FARGO, N.D. — A man who police say tried to use a can of hairspray as a flamethrower at Sanford Sleep and Dialysis in Fargo late Friday night is in police custody. Authorities say 50-year-old Santos Mekwam used the hairspray as a flamethrower and burned things in the entrance of the hospital. A Sanford employee tried to stop him but…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Two flags are flying over South Fargo. One is upside down. The other contains profanity referring to President Joe Biden and those who voted for him. Fargo Police received a complaint about the flags flying over a home in South Fargo. The City Attorney’s Office says it’s looking into the matter. They tell us it’s not…
FARGO, N.D. — A team building event is getting co-workers out of the office and straight to the outdoors for winter activities. The Frozen Business Showdown brought local business employees from all over the metro together to compete in a series of events to promote physical fitness and a friendly competition. The Frostival event had teams battle for points in…
UPDATE – Fargo Police say the Hyundai Sonata Oliver Tye was suspected of driving has been found, but the shooting suspect is still on the loose. If you know where he is, text FargoPD and your tip to 847411. FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Fargo Police have identified a vehicle that Oliver Tye may be traveling in. Tye is being…
BISMARCK, N.D. – A plan by some members of the North Dakota Legislature to terminate a pandemic-related emergency declaration could discontinue food assistance to the state’s neediest residents. North Dakota and other states that have emergency orders in place have been getting additional money for food stamps under a package passed by Congress. If lawmakers end the emergency declaration, North…
North Dakota’s newly reduced Covid-19 risk level is letting the Red River Valley Boat Show sail back on in to the Fargodome this weekend. It’s the first major public event at the Dome since the pandemic struck in our region last March. Organizers say if you go, you need to wear a mask, and keep at least a six-foot distance…
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota lawmakers are beginning work on clean energy legislation that would require utilities to generate 100% of their electricity from carbon-free resources by 2040. The push comes as a renewed focus on climate change ramps up with a new administration in the White House. The bill by Minneapolis Democratic Rep. Jamie Long would raise the requirement…
DICKINSON, N.D. – Two people accused of fleeing from police in a stolen pickup and hiding out in Theodore Roosevelt National Park during a two-day search are awaiting charges. The incident began Monday when the pair stole the truck from a Fairfield residence and fled from a traffic stop on Interstate 94. The suspects led law enforcement on a chase…
FARGO (KVRR) – A man who lost control of the car he was driving will be cited for reckless endangerment and distracted driving. Fargo Police say shortly after 11 p.m. Thursday, officers responded to a crash in the 1400 block of 13 Avenue South. Witnesses told officers the vehicle was traveling east on 13 Ave. at a high rate of…
BISMARCK, ND (KVRR) – North Dakota Lawmakers are discussing a raise in speed limit on certain areas of I-29 and I-94 from 75 to 80 miles per hour. Though Republican Representative Ben Koppelman says states with that speed limit have seen fatalities drop at a higher rate than North Dakota, Triple A’s Gene LaDoucer says it comes with high risks….
