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New Legacy Fund website will launch Nov. 1, aiming to improve investment transparency

Jodi Smith, executive director of the Retirement and Investment Office, gives an update on the planned Legacy Fund website to the Legacy and Budget Stabilization Fund Advisory Board on March 31, 2026. (Photo by Jacob Orledge/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — North Dakota plans to launch a new website later this year with details on how the $14…

Fargo’s Winter Warming Operation to end for the season after Wednesday night

Downtown Engagement Center in FargoFARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Tomorrow night will be the final night of the season for Fargo’s Winter Warming Operation. The overnight service at Downtown Engagement Center will close for the season the following morning at 8 a.m. The operation served a total of 638 unique individuals, with an average of 62 people served each night. Fargo…

Third Annual Suicide Prevention Summit focuses on supporting each other and prevention

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Cass Clay Suicide Prevention Coalition brought together professionals and members of the public for its 3rd Annual Suicide Prevention Summit. The summit brought together more than one hundred participants from both North Dakota and Minnesota. The focus included topics such as prevention, childhood trauma, peer support, and supporting survivors of suicide loss. While the focus was…

Valley City and Tower City students to head to National VEX IQ Robotics Competition in St. Louis

TOWER CITY, N.D. (KVRR) — Robotics teams from both Valley City and Tower City have earned their spot to compete at the VEX Robotics World Championship in St. Louis. A championship with students from across the world, from elementary to college, will display their skills to solve an engineering challenge in the form of a game. “During the match, you…

NDSU showcases student entrepreneurs at Possibility Showcase

NDSU Possibility Showcase. 4/14/26.FARGO (KVRR) — NDSU gave students the chance to show off their entrepreneurial skills with an event called the Possibility Showcase. The event gives young professionals a chance to present student-founded startup ventures to the public. The students are divided into eleven teams, five of which will get to pitch their venture live. The Possibility Showcase has…

32nd Ave. S project in Fargo to conclude this summer

FARGO (KVRR-KFGO) – Construction is resuming on the next phase of the 32nd Avenue South reconstruction project in Fargo. The third segment stretches from 15th Street along 32nd Avenue to the river. The work will take place over the summer and be done in two phases. Drivers will see delays, reduced lanes and shifting traffic patterns. Signs will be posted…

Moorhead business owner faces 24-count complaint for tax fraud and failing to pay taxes

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — A Moorhead business owner is accused of tax fraud and failing to pay taxes dating back to 2019. Clay County Attorney’s Office has brought a 24-count complaint against Christine Conrad. She is the owner of Reese & Riley’s Olive Oil and Bistro Bar in Moorhead. Court records show the investigation found Conrad filed false income tax…

Charlie Berens “The Lost & Found Tour” is coming to Fargo and Grand Forks

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Comedian, New York Times Best Selling Author and viral sensation Charlie Berens is returning to the region. He has amassed over 10 million followers and over 3 billion views across his social media channels thanks to his take on Midwest culture. He has just added 18 new dates to his “The Lost and Found Tour” including…

Superintendent explains school district response to parking lot shooting at Heritage Middle School

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – West Fargo Public Schools Superintendent Beth Slette has issued a lengthy statement to parents and staff regarding the school district’s response to a shooting incident Monday in the parking lot of Heritage Middle School in Horace. The shooting involved two construction workers employed by a subcontractor. No students or school employees were harmed, or connected…