Republican U.S. House candidate Julie Fedorchak, left, and Democratic-NPL Party candidate Trygve Hammer. (Contributed)BISMARCK, N.D. (Amy Dalrymple – North Dakota Monitor) — Republican U.S. House candidate Julie Fedorchak continues to face questions from her opponent about her family’s connection to a controversial carbon dioxide pipeline project, as well as criticism about accepting campaign donations from the industry she regulates. Democrat…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — At least 14 fire crews are being called into action to deal with rapidly spreading wildfires in southeast North Dakota. High winds and dry conditions helped fuel an outbreak of brush fires south and west of the Fargo area this afternoon. Fires were reported near Buffalo, Horace and Walcott. A bridge caught fire in Richland County…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Cass Clay Hunger Coalition hosting its 7th annual Hunger and Health Summit. More than 40 organizations collaborated on solutions for addressing the root causes of hunger and handling their health. This year’s theme was Nourish and Flourish: Addressing Hunger and Health Together. Several speakers and panelists spoke on self-care, new policies, healthcare and making sure college…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Reagan Newton, known to her family as a sassy, caring, and loving sister and daughter has been receiving treatment for glioblastoma. This type of cancer usually strikes adults between the ages of 45 and 70. But for Reagan, it came early and hasn’t left. “The clinical trials and all the drug trials and stuff are aimed…
Ray HolmbergFARGO (KVRR) – A federal judge has ordered attorneys to file briefs regarding whether former State Sen. Ray Holmberg should be taken into custody while he awaits his sentence after pleading guilty to traveling to Europe to pay for sex with children. Holmberg has been allowed to remain free, but federal prosecutors want Judge Daniel Hovland to consider jailing…
WHITE EARTH RESERVATION (KVRR) — White Earth Tribal Police are investigating the death of a one-and-a-half month old infant. They were called to a home Wednesday in the village of Rice Lake, south of Bagley, for an infant who was not breathing. Officers started life-saving measures until medics arrived. The measures were unsuccessful and the baby was pronounced dead. Mental…
Gregory LaCroixFARGO, N.D. (KVRR-8PM UPDATE) — The man wanted for an overnight shooting in downtown Fargo is now in custody. Police arrested 37-year-old Gregory LaCroix around 5 p.m. downtown without incident. He is being held for attempted murder and fleeing. FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Police in Fargo are searching for Gregory LaCroix who has been identified as a suspect in…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – It’s National Vet Tech Week, and as part of the celebrations NDSU’s Vet Tech program is giving back to the community. They are collecting pet supplies like blankets, towels, cages, food, treats and toys to give to animals in need at local shelters. It’s an issue that hits close to home for many in the program,…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A Tokio, North Dakota woman makes her first federal court appearance after being indicted for backing over a man with three kids in her car. A grand jury indicted 30-year-old Tierra Scott for involuntary manslaughter and three counts of child neglect in Indian country. Scott is accused of being under the influence on August 17 when…
DETROIT LAKES, Minn. — One-eyed wonder dog Odin may be looking at the world a little differently than your usual rescue dog, but he’s still got the full share of love and fun to give to a furever family. He’s at the Humane Society of the Lakes in Detroit Lakes, where his rescue worker Jaycee Voight shows in spite of…
