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Former doctor sentenced to 15 years in prison for sexually assaulting high school players in Fergus Falls

Dr. Zvi Levran (FOX2 Detroit) FERGUS FALLS, Minn. (KFGO-KBRF) — A former Fergus Falls physician has been sentenced to 15 years in prison after pleading guilty to sexually assaulting high school hockey players in Otter Tail County. 69-year-old former doctor Zvi Levran pleaded guilty to three of six counts of criminal sexual conduct on March 30. On Tuesday, April 7,…

Listen: President Trump helps celebrate one of ND’s last living “Rosie The Riveters”

DAWSON, N.D. (KVRR) — That audio might have been a little hard to make out but that was President Trump on the phone wishing Irene Sprague a happy 100th birthday, and telling her to stick around another 30 or 40 years. Sprague is one of North Dakota’s last known living “Rosie The Riveters” who worked during World War II and…

Kupec, Fellow Legislators Vow to Fight Fraud in Minnesota

State Senator Kupec says the legislation he co-authored focuses on closing loopholes regarding government grants.

MOORHEAD, MN (KVRR) – Everyone embroiled in the issue of fraud in the state of Minnesota has a different perspective – maybe even a different specific incident that caught their eye. State Senator Rob Kupec of Moorhead remembers his. “There had been an employee of DHS who issued grants – sizeable grants – to a nonprofit, and then, three days…

Sons of Norway Showcases Scandinavian Dance

Event organizers say the whole concept came about due to a desire to use antique bunads the Sons had in storage.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The Sons of Norway in Fargo are always focused on maintaining traditions from their Scandinavian heritage. This weekend, they held an event for one particular Norwegian activity: dance. The “Keeping Culture Alive! Nordic Dance and Supper” took place on April 11. First, there was an all-ages dance workshop hosted by the Gasper School of Dance, where…

Totally Rad Vintage Fest Returns to Fargo

Owners of the multi-city tour say that there's a special energy about Fargo that makes the experience extra-memorable.

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Fans of all things vintage and retro were in for a treat this weekend, as the Totally Rad Vintage Fest returned to the Fargo-Moorhead area. This is the fourth consecutive year the traveling festival has stopped at the Veterans Memorial Arena in West Fargo. Staff estimated about 5,000 people came through the doors during the…

Missing Wahpeton Man Found Deceased in River

The Valley City Police Department says both 73-year-old Alfred Odden and his vehicle were recovered from the Sheyenne River.

VALLEY CITY, N.D. (KVRR) – The search for the missing Wahpeton grandfather, 73-year-old Alfred Odden, has concluded with the recovery of Mr. Odden’s body from the Sheyenne River. The Valley City Police Department put out a release on Facebook detailing the circumstances of the discovery. They say that on the evening of April 10, they located a vehicle submerged in…

Red River Valley Speedway Announces a new name to the track: Fix It Forward Speedway.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The Red River Valley Speedway is receiving a new moniker after selling its naming rights to a local giant in the car repair industry. The race track located on the Red River Valley Fairgrounds will now be known as the Fix-It-Forward Speedway, after the organization recently purchased the naming right to the racetrack. By stepping in…

Cass County Commission approves contract for School Resource Deputies

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Recent changes to the county’s pay scale and cost-of-living have raised concerns among Central Cass, Kindred, Maple Valley, Mapleton, and Northern Cass school districts. school districts. To address those concerns, Cass County Sheriff Jesse Jahner motioned for a contract that the county outlined to reduce the financial burden. “We were trying to find a solution to…

Ribfest announces musical lineup for this year

Music lineup for Happy Harry’s Ribfest 2026.FARGO — Happy Harry’s Ribfest is building anticipation for the summer season by announcing their upcoming music lineup. The four day festival will feature musical performances from artists spanning multiple genres and decades of music. The 90s alternative band Spin Doctors, known for songs like ‘Two Princes’ and ‘Little Miss Can’t Be Wrong,’ are…

New NDSU, Bismarck State presidents sign contracts

FARGO, ND – MARCH 30, 2026: Marshall Stewart gives the Òhorns upÓ sign at a press conference after The North Dakota State Board of Higher Education on Monday chose Stewart as the next president of North Dakota State University.BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — The new presidents of North Dakota State University and Bismarck State College have agreed to contracts…