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Man dead after being hit by vehicle in West Fargo

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR-KFGO) – A 38-year-old West Fargo man is dead after a car struck him near the intersection of 32nd Avenue S. and 9th Street in West Fargo Wednesday morning. The crash happened around 2:45 a.m. The Highway Patrol says the man was hit on 32nd Avenue about 20 to 30 yards east of the intersection. A 25-year-old…

Hours of service waived for drivers hauling fertilizer and other ag inputs in North Dakota

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — Gov. Kelly Armstrong has signed an executive order declaring an emergency and granting a waiver of hours of service for drivers hauling fertilizer and other ag inputs. The order says severe supply issues resulting from Midwestern states using the same resources for fertilizer are causing logistical challenges. It is placing a strain on the state’s anhydrous…

Fargo mayoral candidates questioned on city’s debt, communication department, and more

KFGO invited mayoral candidates for live on air debate

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) —  “You need a leader. That will restore law and order, and that’s what I will be. I met with the new interim chief. There are lots of things that he can do, but the main thing is you need a new leader,” said Dave Piepkorn, Fargo Mayoral Candidate. “Responsible leadership is being accountable. So, you don’t…

Committee wrap-up discussion ends with vote to subpoena emails from Rep. Ilhan Ohmar

House Committee on Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy. 5/5/26.ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR) — Minnesota’s House committee on Fraud Prevention met for an end of session wrap-up discussion. They began by hearing testimony on issues regarding the Department of Human Services. The committee took a vote to subpoena emails from Rep. Ilhan Omar related to communications between her office…

Connections Tourism: Projects in Wheatland, Mountain and Lakota win North Dakota tourism grants

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — A total of $4 million has been awarded to 8 projects in the latest round of grants to boost tourism in North Dakota. The 2026 cycle of Destination Development Grants saw 103 applications from 61 communities. Those in our region include $300,000 to help create the new Icelandic Roosthus heritage center in Mountain in Pembina County….

Former ND governor and first lady to receive honorary doctorates from NDSU

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Former North Dakota Gov. Jack Dalrymple and his wife Betsy will receive Honorary Doctorates from NDSU next weekend during Spring Commencement. Jack Dalrymple will receive an Honorary Doctor of Agriculture. Betsy Dalrymple will receive an Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters. The couple served as governor and first lady from 2010 to 2016. He served as lieutenant…

ND attorney general, Ethics Commission dismissed from free speech lawsuit over political ad law

ormer state lawmaker Brandon Prichard gives a North Dakota Young Republicans update to the NDGOP state convention at the State Fairgrounds in Minot on March 28, 2026. Prichard brought a federal lawsuit challenging a state law that criminalizes making false statements in political ads. (Photo by Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — A federal judge has dismissed…