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Connections Tourism: State prepares for T.R. Presidential Library opening and ND250 events

May 6, 2026

TJ Nelson,

Gov. Kelly Armstrong speaks during a press conference Wednesday, May 6, 2026, in front of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library in Medora, flanked by library Executive Director Robbie Lauf and North Dakota Tourism and Marketing Director Sara Otte Coleman.MEDORA, N.D. (KVRR) — North Dakota leaders are getting ready for one of the state’s most significant tourism seasons: the opening of…

Immigration enforcement near MN schools can continue, federal court rules

May 6, 2026

KVRR Staff,

A masked U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent knocks on a car window in Minnesota on Jan. 12, 2026. (Photo by Nicole Neri/Minnesota Reformer)MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – A federal court has denied a request on behalf of several Minnesota school districts to block immigration enforcement activity around public schools, effectively allowing any ICE activity to continue as a lawsuit moves toward trial. Filed…

Hoeven Declines to Issue Endorsement in Fargo Mayoral Race

U.S. Senator, Kevin Cramer surprised many with his recent endorsement of Michelle Turnberg.

May 6, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) – Senator John Hoeven took time, following the ribbon-cutting for Vorbeck Materials’ new facility, to briefly discuss the Fargo mayoral race. His colleague in the U.S. Senate, Kevin Cramer, surprised many with his endorsement of candidate Michelle Turnberg. Hoeven declined to make such an endorsement at this time. He says he’s more focused on the fact…

Grand Opening Of Vorbeck Materials Facility In Grand Forks

Vorbeck Materials Holds Grand Opening of New Facility in Grand Forks

The manufacturing company believes positioning themselves in Grand Forks gives them the greatest opportunity to have maximum impact with their products.

May 6, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) – Elected officials, first responders, and many more gathered in Grand Forks on May 6 for the grand opening of a new manufacturing facility. Those leaders say that facility will have a massive, positive ripple effect on the entire local community. The facility belongs to Vorbeck Materials, which was founded in Maryland, but decided to relocate….

Over a hundred volunteers take part in the 4th annual Barnesville Day of Caring

May 6, 2026

Juliana Pelaez,

BARNESVILLE, Minn. (KVRR) — Over 100 Barnesville High School students pitched in to help members of their community for the 4th Annual Barnesville Day of Caring. The event, hosted by the Barnesville Area Community Fund, invites volunteers to help with various outdoor projects at the homes of senior community members. Projects consist of cleaning gutters, raking leaves, washing windows, small…

Local Healthcare Professionals Explain The Need To Bring In The Next Generation

Local health professionals express a growing need for the next generation of professionals

May 6, 2026

Juliana Pelaez,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Since 2000, North Dakota has gained more than 100,000 residents and continues to grow. With the demand for health care services rising rapidly. “We’re really expanding opportunities in multiple specialities to develop our own physician pipeline and keep people close to home so that people in the community can get the care they need and deserve…

Former Fargo Parks executive director to lead Bismarck Parks and Recreation

May 6, 2026

KVRR Staff,

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR-KFGO) – Former Fargo Parks executive director Dave Leker is being named the executive director of Bismarck Parks and Recreation. The Bismarck Board of Park Commissioners made the announcement Tuesday. Leker will replace Kevin Klipfel who is retiring. The Fargo Park Board in 2023 voted 3-2 to end Leker’s contract. Leker had worked for Fargo Parks for 22…

ICE denies humanitarian parole request for Minnesota woman in detention with ovarian cyst

May 6, 2026

Eric Bolin,

Andrea Pedro-Francisco was arrested on her way to work and sent to a Texas detention center a week before she was scheduled to have surgery to remove a large ovarian cyst. (Courtesy photo)WASHINGTON (Minnesota Reformer) — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement says it will not release a Minnesota woman facing deportation on humanitarian parole to receive surgery to remove a…

Public hearing set on Morton County wind farm

May 6, 2026

KVRR Staff,

A wind turbine is pictured east of Wilton in central North Dakota. (Photo by Kyle Martin/For the North Dakota Monitor)GLEN ULLIN, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — The public will get a chance to comment on a Morton County wind farm and powerline project. The North Dakota Public Service Commission has set a public hearing for 10 a.m. May 18 at…

Interim police chief answers questions on why he should be top cop

May 6, 2026

KVRR Staff,

Interim Police Chief Travis Stefonowicz answers a question made by Rocky Schneider, executive director of the Downtown Community Partnership. 5/6/26.FARGO (KVRR) — Fargo’s only remaining candidate for police chief made his case as to why he should be the new leader of the Fargo Police Department. Interim Chief Travis Stefonowicz spoke at length, answering questions from a selection committee that…