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Public asked to vote on wrap designs for School Resource Officer squad cars in Fargo

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Voting is now open to select two winning designs for Fargo Police School Resource Officer squad cars. Launched earlier this year, the contest invited middle and high school students to create custom squad car wrap designs. The high school finalists include Kaj from Davies and Neila from Fargo South. In the middle school division finalists are…

Hoffmans file lawsuit against accused Minnesota lawmaker shooter Vance Boelter

MINNEAPOLIS (KVRR/FOX9) — State Senator John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette, have filed a civil lawsuit against the man accused of shooting them in their home. Vance Boelter has pleaded not guilty to charges related to the June 2025 shooting, including murder, stalking and firearms offenses. The shootings left House Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, dead. John Hoffman…

Minnesota adds 38 new recruits to state patrol

38 new recruits for the Minnesota State Patrol took their oaths at a swearing in ceremony held in Minneapolis. 4/16/26.MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — Minnesota State Patrol welcomes 38 new recruits in a swearing in ceremony held at University of Minnesota in Minneapolis. The new batch of recruits just completed their training at Camp Ripley, near Little Falls, Minnesota. They were trained…

April marks Parkinson’s Awareness Month and local caregivers highlight its importance

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month, and those in the community are trying to make more people aware of the debilitating disease. It can impact mobility, cognition, and emotional health, affecting a person’s daily routines. Those with Parkinson’s often rely on caregivers to help with everyday tasks. Parkinson’s Disease is a long-term illness, and its symptoms usually…

More than a dozen counties enact burn restrictions due to dry weather conditions

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Due to ongoing dry vegetation and ongoing hot, dry, and windy weather conditions, Cass County has declared a fire emergency and enacted burn restrictions through November 30. “You can obviously still use controlled devices with grills, gas patio, fireplaces, things like that. This is only in effect for when we have a high danger,” said Cole…

North Dakota Granted Access to FAA Drone Data

The state is the first non-federal agency to receive access to this valuable information.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – North Dakota has officially become the first state in the nation to receive live drone data from the FAA. The state is the first non-federal entity to have this level of access. It will allow the Vantis network to carry out more operations that are beyond the visual line of sight – meaning, because drone operators…

State Lawmakers Seek to Raise Prize Limit for Meat Raffles in Minnesota

Currently, the maximum prize value is $70, and it's been that way for nearly 40 years.

MOORHEAD, MN (KVRR) – The meat raffle is a time-honored institution, an easy way to raise money for charitable causes and hand out some fine culinary prizes. But while the price of those prizes has skyrocketed due to inflation and supply chain issues, in the state of Minnesota, the price limit is still capped at 70 dollars – and it’s…

Pet Connection: Meet Fred

WEST FARGO, N.D. — You could say that Fred is the perfect companion for any lady looking for love. He’s sweet. He loves to cuddle. He loves music and likes to dance. And at at least 44 years old, with a life expectancy of about 80 years, he’s the perfect combination of maturity and life experience — but with lots…