FARGO (KVRR) – Two local rallies in support of Ukraine are planned in the coming days. The first rally is planned for Wednesday, March 2 from 4:30-6:00 p.m. on the Veterans Memorial Bridge. A “Sunset Peace Vigil” will be held Sunday night at the same location. Participants will be gathering from 6:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Those who attend both…
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) – The Grand Forks County Sheriff’s Office reveals the long list of charges against the man shot by deputies over the weekend. Joseph Espinoza of Grand Forks is charged with Reckless Driving, Driving with a Suspended License, Leaving the Scene of an Accident, Burglary/Breaking and Entering, Criminal Mischief, Robbery, Theft of a Firearm, two counts of Simple…
FARGO (KVRR) – You may have noticed that local gas prices jumped significantly overnight. In the Fargo-Moorhead area, some retailers are selling regular unleaded for up to $3.59 per gallon, an increase of about 20 cents. AAA says in North Dakota, the average price is nearly $3.41 per gallon. Minnesota’s average is around $3.45. The national average price is nearly…
BISMARCK, N.D. – A former North Dakota State Penitentiary guard pleaded guilty Tuesday to delivering a cellphone and methamphetamine to an inmate in return for money. Thirty-nine-year-old Matthew Taylor, of Mandan, faces the possibility of 20 years in prison on a charge of delivering drugs at a correctional facility, the most serious of the two counts against him. The North…
DULUTH, Minn. (KVRR) – The Mayor of Duluth, Minnesota has reversed course and says she will now support illuminating the city’s iconic lift bridge in the colors of the Ukrainian flag. Mayor Emily Larson released a statement Tuesday morning. “Sometimes you make a decision based on important variables like rules and fairness and then understand that those things really don’t…
BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) – Gov. Doug Burgum’s office has released a tally of state investments with ties to Russia. The State Investment Board will hold a special meeting Thursday to discuss the matter. “We must do our part to limit the financial resources at Russia’s disposal to discourage these unprovoked and heinous acts of aggression” Burgum said. The governor’s office…
ST. PAUL, Minn. – A new form of medical marijuana has been approved for Minnesota residents. Starting Tuesday, everyone who is registered for the medical marijuana can apply to get it in its purest form, dried flower. According to the Minnesota Department of Health, more than 30,000 people in the state are in the medical marijuana program. So far, only…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – There’s fewer people getting tested for Covid-19 at the former Thomas Edison Elementary School in Moorhead. Thankfully, the amount of people testing positive is declining. The organization’s Public Health Administrator briefed the Dilworth City Council on everything coronavirus in the county. More than 105,000 coronavirus tests have been taken at the former Edison Elementary, but the…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Gas is up about 70 cents from this time last year according to AAA. People who monitor gas trends say prices will keep climbing due to demand. People are concerned about this spike in gas prices. It’s affecting their travel plans and budgets. Some are worried what they may have to sacrifice to afford to drive….
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — A large fire at the Insurance Auto Auction salvage lot in north Fargo burns nearly two dozen vehicles. The site is just east of the Amazon Fulfillment Center. Fire Department Battalion Chief Jason Ness says the initial call came in shortly after 1 this morning. The caller thought it was a possible building fire but it…
