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Fargo Police chase ends in crash

FARGO, N.D. (KFGO) – Authorities are searching for those who fled a crash in Fargo following a brief pursuit. Shortly before 2 a.m. Thursday, a state trooper attempted to stop a car for a traffic violation on I-94. The driver entered the tri-level interchange and went north on I-29 at a high rate of speed launching the pursuit. As the…

Fargo Force’s Nick Strom Cuts His Hair For Charity

The defenseman and the team are raising money for the Cullen Children Foundation

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Nick Strom goes all out on the ice for the Force. But the defenseman is now trying to wrack up more than just points. “I met a kid named Grantley Johnson at the time and he was battle Leukemia at the time and we had shirts made for him during COVID,” said Strom. “When the season…

Grand Forks Mayor Brandon Bochenski delivers his first State of the City address

"We have a lot to be excited for and the future belongs to Grand Forks," Bochenski said

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) – Grand Forks Mayor Brandon Bochenski began his State of the City address with a tribute to Cody Holte on what would’ve been the police officer’s 30th birthday. Holte was killed in the line of duty last May. Despite a year full of challenges, Bochenski says Grand Forks is “coming out of this pandemic stronger than…

North Dakota researchers share three-year project at International Stroke Conference

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Wednesday was the first day of this year’s virtual International Stroke Conference, and North Dakota researchers are presenting some of their findings from a three-year initiative. The North Dakota Mission: Lifeline Stroke project focuses on improving guideline-based care of stroke patients. That includes teaching the public the signs and symptoms of a stroke, as well as…

Kylie Oversen will not seek fourth term as Dem-NPL Chairwoman

Oversen says, "With a heavy but grateful heart, I wanted to let you know that I will not be seeking a fourth term as Chairwoman of the North Dakota Democratic-NPL Party."

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — North Dakota’s Democratic-NPL Chair announces she will not be running for a fourth term. Kylie Oversen has held that position for the last six years. She says, “stepping away is extremely difficult, but I know I will be leaving the party in a good position and in good hands.” After her term is up, Oversen says…

Moler Barber College thanks first responders with free haircuts

A barber school does what it can to help first responders

FARGO, N.D. – Moler Barber College is offered free haircuts to people that put their lives on the line for the community on Wednesday. The barber college was also taking walk-in appointments for $9 a haircut. One hundred percent of the proceeds will go to a local family who has faced trying times during this past year. “Primarily we do…

Walz quarantines after possible coronavirus exposure

ST. PAUL, MINN. (KVRR) – Gov. Tim Walz is quarantining after a member of his staff tested positive for COVID-19. Walz was in a news conference with the infected staff member on Monday but was not within 6 feet of them for more than 15 minutes, which is what health officials define as close contact. The governor canceled a planned…

IRS will delay tax filing due date until May 17

WASHINGTON – The Internal Revenue Service is delaying the traditional tax filing deadline from April 15 until May 17, according to the House Ways and Means Committee. The IRS and Treasury Department didn’t immediately comment Wednesday or provide further details. But the committee confirmed and applauded the move, which provides added time for both taxpayers and the IRS alike given…