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AMVETS Riders Travel to Lisbon for Third Annual Veterans’ Home Run

The ride is intended to raise money for the facility and to boost the veterans' spirits.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The Fargo AMVETS continued one of their most important recent traditions this weekend, riding their motorcycles to the veterans’ home in Lisbon to raise money and awareness. This was the third annual Lisbon Veterans Home Run, with bikers from all over invited to participate. The riders left AMVETS just after 10:30 A.M. and arrived in Lisbon…

Ribfest Wraps Up Another Successful Installment

This year's Bison Tailgate had a bit of extra pizazz as the team prepares for their first season in the Mountain West Conference.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Saturday, June 6th at Happy Harry’s Ribfest was a hot day – but that didn’t stop attendees from lining up for the best barbecue around and a chance to meet players and staff from the NDSU football team. The annual Bison Tailgate had a bit of a different flavor this year, as the team is preparing…

Body recovered following house fire in Grant County, MN

GRANT CO., Minn. (KVRR) — One person has been found dead in a house fire in Grant County, Minnesota. The sheriff’s office started getting reports of a large fire near Hoffman around 1 a.m. A deputy reported that the house and nearby structures were on fire and numerous crews responded from Hoffman, Barrett, Kensington and Herman fire departments. Deputies also…

Overheated Device Sparks Structure Fire in Fargo

Three dogs were safely removed from the home as the fire was put out.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The Fargo Fire Department says an overheated plugged-in device started a structure fire at 721 14th Street North on June 6. The fire broke out just after 2:30 P.M. and firefighters were quickly on scene. The exterior of the residence was on fire from the steps to the door and the door frame. Crews were able…

UPDATE: arrest made in downtown Fargo shots fired investigation

The incident took place just after 2:00 A.M. on the morning of June 6.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO: UPDATE) — A woman has been arrested after multiple gunshots were fired during a large disturbance in downtown Fargo early Saturday morning. Fargo Police say 43-year-old Miiko Baldwin was arrested by Metro Area Street Crimes Unit on a Class B felony charge of reckless endangerment involving a firearm. Baldwin was arrested in West Fargo without incident and…

The Republican lawmakers who tried to modify abortion bans and became political targets

GRAND FORKS, ND – MAY 30, 2026: North Dakota state Rep. Eric Murphy at home planning a day of canvassing in his Grand Forks, N.D. district. Murphy, an incumbent Republican, faces a tense primary election from conservative challengers after his votes on abortion in the state legislature.GRAND FORKS, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) If Eric Murphy loses his primary election on…

NDSCS President Rod Flanigan announces retirement plans

Rod Flanigan, President of NDSCSWAHPETON, N.D. (KVRR-KFGO) – North Dakota State College of Science President Rod Flanigan announced Friday that he will retire at the end of the year, concluding a four-year tenure marked by historic enrollment growth and campus expansion. Flanigan’s retirement will be effective Dec. 31, 2026. He has served as the head of NDSCS since June 2022….

Democrats seek AG opinion on candidacy of North Dakota lawmaker who died in plane crash

Sen. Tim Mathern, right, D-Fargo, Sen. Ryan Braunberger, center, D-Fargo, and Rep. Zac Ista, left, D-Grand Forks, hold a press conference at the Capitol on April 28, 2025. Ista and Mathern have requested an attorney general’s opinion on how to fill the ballot vacancy created by the death of Rep. Liz Conmy, D-Fargo. (Photo by Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D….