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NDSU Tuition Award Program extended

FARGO, N.D. (AP) – NDSU has secured funding to extend their recently announced Tuition Award Program for eligible first year students beginning next fall.Earlier this month, the university announced the scholarship program that will help first and second year students pay for college during the 2024-2025 academic year. Wednesday, they said funding from the NDSU Foundation will help new students…

Moorhead Man Arrested After Fleeing at 130 MPH and Crashing Near Valley City

BARNES CO., N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — A Moorhead man is caught going 110 miles per hour on I-94 near Valley City before hitting speeds of 130 miles per hour when a trooper tried to stop him. Authorities say about two miles after the pursuit started just before noon, 36-year-old Dylan Miller intentionally crashed into a guardrail and concrete barricade, causing him…

Businesses in area where George Floyd died sue Minneapolis

George Floyd memorial MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Several stores at the location where George Floyd was killed by Minneapolis police in 2020 have sued the city, accusing it of neglecting the area and hurting business. The lawsuit, filed in mid-November in state court, also names Mayor Jacob Frey and other officials and accuses the city of not properly policing the area…

Hillsboro Burger King To Get Upgrades Thanks To New Franchise Owner & Operator

HILLSBORO, N.D. (KVRR) — There is some good news for fans of Burger King in the Hillsboro area. Crown King Properties is the new franchise owner and operator of the restaurant in Hillsboro and they plan to make improvements. The company says that includes digital upgrades and new order kiosks. They will also be hiring managers and additional team members….

School superintendent charged with possessing child sexual abuse material

HANNAFORD, N.D. (KVRR-KFGO) – The superintendent and principal at Midkota Public School in Binford, North Dakota, has been arrested and charged with possessing child sexual abuse material. Forty-year-old Ryan Baron was arrested in Hannaford by deputies from the Griggs and Foster County Sheriff’s Offices, and agents with the state Bureau of Criminal Investigation and the Department of Homeland Security. Investigators…

ArtWORKS Program Brings Cheer to Holiday Flyers

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Traveling during the holiday season can be extremely stressful. Hector International Airport hosted the ArtWORKS program to help relieve some of that stress. The ArtWORKS program and Hector will host a musical performance each week until December 22nd. Today’s performance to kick off the festivities was the Dakota Brass Quintet. The Artworks Partnership hosts the program…

Empowering Women, FMWF Chamber of Commerce series

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Empowering women in the Fargo-Moorhead area is the main focus of the Chamber of Commerce’s monthly series of events. The Women Connect series aims to target the needs, development and connection of professional women in the region. “We find it really important to provide conferences like this to expose our women to new opportunities in ways…

West Fargo Fire opens new fire station

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – A new fire station has been opened in West Fargo, ushering a new chapter for the department as they look to help the community out faster with this new location. Located 1201 10th Ave. E., this new place will service a wide area. “Quicker response, less damage, better outcomes.” said West Fargo Fire Chief Dan…