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YMCA hosts ‘April Food Day’ to give back to neighbors in need

April 30, 2026

Juliana Pelaez,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — This is “April Food Day”, a day to restock food shelves and mini food pantries. The one-day food drive is taking place at several YMCA of the Northern Sky locations from Fargo to Fergus Falls. Nationally, 1 in 5 kids face food insecurity, as do 1 in 9 adults. YMCA has continued to be a helping…

Semi hauling steel pipe starts on fire on I-29 north of Grand Forks

April 30, 2026

TJ Nelson,

Courtesy NDHP/FacebookGRAND FORKS CO., N.D. (KVRR) — North Dakota Highway Patrol responded to a semi on fire on I-29 north of Grand Forks in Grand Forks County. It was reported around 12:30 a.m.. The truck was hauling steel pipe and traveling southbound near mile marker 159 when the trailer caught fire for an unknown reason. The driver safely pulled over and…

Cleanup Week Do’s and Don’ts

The City of Fargo wants to make sure as many people who are participating in Cleanup Week are aware of its rules as possible.

April 30, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Cleanup Week, the time-honored Fargo tradition, officially starts on May 4, but many in the metro appear to have gotten a headstart on leaving things at the curb. That is exactly what the city’s sanitation department doesn’t want. “It’s difficult enough to pick up a mattress, let alone a wet mattress. So just put this stuff…

Town Hall to be Held, Presentation Given Regarding Legacy Elementary Intersection

The City of West Fargo says that staff at the school have been saying, for years, that the intersection of 52nd Avenue West and 9th Street West is unsafe for pedestrians.

April 30, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Engineers and City of West Fargo officials are seeking public input on a proposal to transform a problematic intersection. According to the city, staff at Legacy Elementary School have said that the intersection of 52nd Avenue West and 9th Street West is unsafe for children and parents attempting to cross streets. A traffic study concluded…

Walz, feds clash over who should take credit for raids

April 30, 2026

KVRR Staff,

ST. PAUL (KVRR/FOX9) — A major federal raid on 22 Minnesota child care and autism centers has sparked debate over who deserves credit for uncovering the alleged taxpayer fraud. Gov. Tim Walz posted on X, “raids by state and federal law enforcement happened because our state agencies caught irregular behavior and reported it.” FBI Director Kash Patel responded, “Come again?…

“Free Comic Book Day” is Saturday across the country

April 30, 2026

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A big weekend is ahead for comic book fans. Saturday is the nationwide “Free Comic Book Day”, celebrating one of the best days of the year for comic book lovers. The 2026 lineup is packed with titles from top publishers, spanning superhero adventures, indie favorites, and iconic franchises. Paradox Comics-N-Cards in downtown Fargo is taking part…

Money taken from Dickinson Public Schools through email scam seized from Citibank account

April 30, 2026

TJ Nelson,

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — The FBI and U.S. Attorney’s Office have seized nearly $4.9 million in money fraudulently obtained from Dickinson Public Schools during a business email scam. The money taken on March 27 was traced to a Citibank account. A civil forfeiture complaint was filed along with a federal warrant to seize the money. On April 22, Citibank issued…

Pet Connection: Meet Waldo

April 30, 2026

Emily Welker,

FARGO — It’s the question that hangs every week over each pet who comes through the KVRR studios for Pet Connection Thursday. Sooner or later, during the shoot, someone will ask, “Who on earth would ever be willing to give up such a wonderful animal companion?” And most of the time, the question goes unanswered. In Waldo’s case, we know……

Extra seatbelt enforcement expected in May

April 30, 2026

Jim Monk,

ND Safety CouncilFARGO (KVRR/KFGO) – North Dakota Law enforcement agencies will have increased patrols throughout the month of May as part of the Click It or Ticket campaign. During the enforcement period, officers will be watching for drivers and passengers not wearing a seatbelt. The North Dakota Department of Transportation says wearing your seat belt is the most effective way…

Mail-in ballots for North Dakota June primary now available

April 30, 2026

KVRR Staff,

BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) – North Dakota election officials on Thursday will start mailing absentee ballots for the June primary election. To vote absentee, voters must first send an application for a ballot to their county election official. Some North Dakota counties automatically send applications to eligible residents. Once voters’ applications are approved, they will be mailed a ballot….