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Four more measles cases confirmed in North Dakota

May 22, 2025

Jim Monk,

FARGO (KVRR) – The North Dakota Dept. of Health and Human Services says four additional cases of measles have been confirmed. Two of the cases are in Cass County, the other two are in Williams County. The department says the new cases are linked to contact with other known cases. The total statewide case count this year is 17. So…

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Wildlife group warns federal budget cuts could hit Jamestown research center

May 22, 2025

KVRR Staff,

Sandhill cranes migrate across North Dakota. (Photo provided by ND Game and Fish Department)JAMESTOWN, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — A North Dakota wildlife group is worried federal funding cuts could affect a renowned wildlife research center at Jamestown and is urging people to contact Congress. The Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center is part of the U.S. Geological Survey, which is…

Program helps rural residents gain access to mental health resources

Fargo Cass Public Health said three of the six counties in the SE North Dakota Public Health Collaborative were already using Credible Mind, so it only made sense to bring the rest on board.

May 21, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. – Public officials are attempting to make sure that people in more rural areas have access to mental health resources. Cass, Ransom, Richland, Sargent, Steele and Traill counties have teamed up with Credible Mind, a free platform offering tens of thousands of mental health tools. There are assessments to help you take stock of your current mental state…

Roers asks city of Fargo for property tax incentives for massive renovation plan

The firm would like some assistance in totally renovating the West 45h Business Center facility.

May 21, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The West 45th Business Center looks largely unused from the outsider’s eye. One company active in those buildings is Roers, a construction, development, and property management firm. They’ve got a bold vision for the space at the corner of 45th Street S. and 2nd Avenue S. As of now, Fargo doesn’t have provide property tax incentives…

One of Six Suspects Involved in Brutal Downtown Fargo Beating In April 2024 Found Guilty

May 21, 2025

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A Moorhead man charged in a brutal downtown Fargo assault last year is found guilty on all three counts. 49-year-old John Hernandez was convicted of two counts of aggravated assault and a count of accomplice to aggravated assault. Sentencing is set for September 8. Hernandez was one of six people arrested for the April 6, 2024…

Construction Woes Impacting Downtown Fargo Sushi Restaurant

May 21, 2025

Juliana Pelaez,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Restaurants off Broadway in Downtown Fargo say they have been impacted by construction and street fairs for the past few years. Wasabi and Poke Bowl are two restaurants fused together with sushi and a Japanese eatery. The owner took over the restaurant three years ago, but has been seeing issues coming up in the past two…

MSUM Professor Talks About How AI is Changing the Workforce

May 21, 2025

Juliana Pelaez,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Distinguishing between what’s real and what’s AI-generated has been one of the top searches in the past few years. And in recent years, it has begun to receive more criticism. “A lot of companies feel like they can’t wait to see, oh, how is it catching on. They just feel like they got to get in…

Working Groups Wrap Up Budget Bills Before Special Session is Called in St. Paul

May 21, 2025

TJ Nelson,

ST. PAUL (KVRR) — Democrats and Republicans are still hard at work in St. Paul even though the regular session ended at 11:59 p.m. on Monday. They are discussing House and Senate offers on the taxes bill during this working group. Leaders wanted the groups to wrap up the work on numerous budget bills by this evening. Budgets for commerce,…

Golden Drive for Homeless Kids Plan Weekend BBQ Fundraiser

May 21, 2025

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — You can get your holiday weekend started with a bbq hosted by Golden Drive Homeless Kids. This fundraiser benefits homeless kids in the metro. You can get a brat or hot dog, chips and can of soda or water for just $5. The bbq will be held Friday and Saturday from 10 to 6 both days…

Justice Department moves to cancel police reform settlements reached with Minneapolis

May 21, 2025

KVRR Staff,

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Justice Department moved Wednesday to cancel settlements with Minneapolis and Louisville that called for an overhaul of their police departments following the killings of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor that became the catalyst for nationwide protests and riots. The Trump administration also announced it was retracting the findings of Justice Department investigations into six other police…