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New North Dakota effort seeks to prevent child sexual exploitation, support survivors

January 9, 2026

KVRR Staff,

Greg Kasowski, executive director at Children’s Advocacy Centers of North Dakota, announces a new initiative to raise awareness about child abuse and exploitation at a Jan. 8, 2026, press conference. (Mary Steurer/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — Six victim advocacy groups announced Thursday a new initiative to help the public better protect kids in response to several high-profile…

Committee advances security measures for North Dakota lawmakers facing ‘a different world’

January 9, 2026

KVRR Staff,

Col. Daniel Haugen and Lt. Jenna Clawson Huibregtse, North Dakota Highway Patrol, gave lawmakers a confidential briefing on capitol and personal security during a committee meeting on Jan. 8, 2026. (Photo by Jacob Orledge/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — The North Dakota Legislature is taking steps to improve security for its members, including removing requirements in state law…

Driver arrested for DUI after allegedly rolling truck

January 9, 2026

KVRR Staff,

GRAND FORKS — The Grand Forks Police Department has arrested a man after he allegedly rolled his truck onto it side on Thursday, Jan. 8. According to Grand Forks police, they received a report of a one vehicle roll over crash with injuries just before 10 p.m. Police say that they arrived on scene to a Ford F-150, resting on…

Mayor Tim Mahoney named chairman of MFDA board

January 9, 2026

KVRR Staff,

FARGO — Fargo Mayor Tim Mahoney will be serving as board chairman of the Metro Flood Diversion Authority’s Board for 2026. The MFDA Board oversees the FM Diversion Project. “It’s an honor to once again serve as chairman of the MFDA Board and to continue the work of protecting our region from future flooding,” Mahoney said. “This project has been…

Sanford Medical Center in Fargo and Bismarck make Forbes Top Hospitals 2026 list

January 8, 2026

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Forbes has placed Sanford Medical Center in Fargo and Sanford Medical Center in Bismarck in the top five percent of hospitals in the entire country. They are the only two medical centers in North Dakota to be recognized as a 5-star facility. The inaugural Forbes Top Hospitals 2026 list started with a pool of 5,400 hospitals…

Former Law Enforcement Officials React To Federal Government's Move To Shut Minnesota Bca Out Of Shooting Investigation

Former law enforcement officials say traditional protocols are not being followed in ICE shooting probe

Both retired officials say they depended on cooperation with federal agencies to investigate sensitive cases and disregarding the resources of the Minnesota BCA is unprecedented

January 8, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Former Fargo Police Department Detective Lieutenant Joel Vettel is no stranger to typical procedure when it comes to how law enforcement handles an officer-involved shooting. “We’ve had protocols in place that are very specific on how we handle these types of situations. They’re proven to work. Deviating from those for any reason – there has to…

North Dakota Advocacy Groups Band Together to Form HOPE Project

HOPE, in this case, is an acronym which stands for Healing, Outreach, Prevention, and Empowerment.

January 8, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Advocacy groups in North Dakota are teaming up in a collective effort to try and combat sexual exploitation in the state. The newly founded North Dakota HOPE project held its first live-streamed media conference the morning of January 8. HOPE, in this instance, is an acronym for Healing, Outreach, Prevention, and Empowerment. The group is a…

Area Mayors Discuss Their Accomplishments And Challenges At State Of The Cities

Area mayors address construction, public safety, and homelessness at State of the Cities

January 8, 2026

Juliana Pelaez,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Over the last year, area mayors have had their hands full with construction projects, housing, and public safety. At the 2026 State of the Cities conference, they address all of their accomplishments. “So this allows us to take a minute to take a breath and be grateful for all of the efforts that make our cities…

Walz: National Guard staged and ready to support law enforcement

January 8, 2026

Alison Voorhees,

Gov. Tim Walz/01-08-26ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR) — Governor Tim Walz authorizes the Minnesota National Guard to be staged and ready to support law enforcement, if needed. His office says it’s to help protect critical infrastructure and maintain public safety following the fatal shooting of a woman involving an ICE agent in south Minneapolis Wednesday. The Minnesota State Patrol has mobilized…

Dunkin’ is planned for Walmart off of 52nd Avenue South in Fargo

January 8, 2026

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A popular coffee and doughnut chain with more than 14,000 locations is coming to Fargo. Permits filed with the City of Fargo show space inside Walmart off of 52nd Avenue South will be fitted for Dunkin’. The permits call for new tenant space millwork, plumbing and electrical, new ceiling tile in food areas and new tenant…