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Hector International Airport Showcases Its Progress on Terminal Expansion Project

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Construction of the terminal expansion project is well underway. And on Wednesday morning, Senator John Hoeven and others toured the progress that has been made. “This is going to have all the latest greatest things and restaurants. But really you know everything that you see in the very best airports. So this is a real credit…

Grand Forks Man Sentenced After Changing Plea For Setting Fire During Domestic Incident

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — A Grand Forks man is sentenced to five years in prison after changing his plea to guilty to endangering by fire. 37-year-old James Laducer was arrested last October after police responded to a domestic violence call. They noticed smoke coming from the home when they arrived and a man partially hanging out of a window….

Fargo School Board Votes To Remove “Philosophies” From District Website Over Trump Executive Orders

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Concerns over a loss of federal funding due to President Trump’s executive orders had Fargo School Board voting to remove its philosophies from the district’s website. They voted 7-2 to “sunset” philosophies recognizing students with disabilities and rights of LGBTQ+ students. The issue was brought forward by school district attorney Tara Brandner. She said not complying…

Vikings Head Coach Kevin O’Connell to participate in Roger Maris All-Star Week

FARGO (KVRR) – Minnesota Vikings Head Coach Kevin O’Connell is among those participating in the 2025 Roger Maris All-Star Week in Fargo. The event, which includes the annual Roger Maris Celebrity Golf Tournament, will be held June 16-20. Former Minnesota Vikings linebacker Chad Greenway and sports broadcaster Marney Gellner are also slated to appear. Benefits from the event benefit Sanford…

Federal jury convicts two Moorhead defendants in meth trafficking case

FERGUS FALLS, Minn. (KVRR) — Two people from Moorhead are convicted for conspiracy to possess meth with intent to distribute. A federal jury convicted 58-year-old Alberto Lopez, Jr. and 46-year-old Terri Weideman. During the February trial, it was uncovered that law enforcement executed a search warrant on a suspicious package intercepted in North Dakota. Law enforcement found over nine pounds…

Area veterans prepare for half-century mark since Vietnam War

FARGO (KVRR) – It’s been fifty years since the Vietnam War and its profound effects on vets and families in the region are still reverberating. And you’re invited to help them commemorate its end this Saturday. It’s the kickoff of Vietnam Memorial Week at the Fargo Air Museum. They’ve got events scheduled daily, including a missing man ceremony, veteran resources,…

North Dakota Senate removes funding for anti-abortion campaign, advances budget bill

Sen. Janne Myrdal, R-Edinburg, talks to Sens. Ron Sorvaag, R-Fargo, and Brad Bekkedahl, R-Williston. (Kyle Martin/For the North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — North Dakota senators on Tuesday narrowly rejected a proposal to add $1 million for a “life education committee” in the Office of Management and Budget budget to teach people about abortion alternatives. The amendment was brought…

Man Involved In Deadly Hit-And-Run of Bicyclist in Downtown Fargo Appears in Court

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The man accused of hitting and running over a bicyclist in downtown Fargo last month appears in court for an arraignment. 42-year-old Jeremy Jorgenson of Hawley, Minnesota is charged with one count of duty in accident involving death. Bond was set at $7,500. Jorgenson is accused of hitting 61-year-old Bernd Scholz of Fargo while he was…