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NTSB leading investigation into plane crash killing state senator and family members

Roses rest on the Senate desk of late North Dakota Republican state Sen. Doug Larsen, at the state Capitol in Bismarck, ND. (AP Photo/Jack Dura)MOAB, Utah (KVRR-KFGO) – The National Transportation Safety Board is leading the investigation into Sunday night’s plane crash which killed a state senator from Mandan, his wife and their two sons. Doug Larsen was flying the…

New Amenities to debut at Ralph Engelstad Arena for the 2023-24 hockey season

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) – In-person events at the Ralph Engelstad Arena have always been electric. Now imagine those in-person events with newly upgraded features to enhance that fan experience. “Yeah, we’ve made some changes to try and improve the fan experience. One of those is a new entry gate in the main lobby where we’re going to try to…

Retirement Party Held For West Fargo Police Chief Denis Otterness

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – West Fargo Police Department celebrates Chief Denis Otterness as he is just days away from retiring. Otterness has been West Fargo police Department’s chief of police since September of 2020. “Chief Otterness is an exceptional leader, he’s been very instrumental to a lot of programs that have come to place within the police department he…

Fargo and West Fargo Approve 2024 Budgets, One Vote Wasn’t Unanimous

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The majority of Fargo City Commissioners agree that these are challenging financial times as they approve a 2024 budget including higher property taxes and increased franchise fees for public utilities. But Commissioner Dave Piepkorn was the lone vote against approving the $120 million budget. He once again spoke out against raising the franchise fees from 2%…

30th Anniversary of the disappearance of Kevin Mahoney

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Thirty years ago, Kevin Mahoney was last seen in the 1000 Block of 11th Street North in Fargo. Three decades later the family hasn’t given up as they continue their efforts to find Kevin.  “It’s very important to the family to find closure and find Kevin,” said Michele Elsenpeter, Kevin’s younger sister. “Some answers. Just won’t…

Police Say West Fargo Man Was Combative After Pursuit

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — A West Fargo man was combative following a pursuit with police in the city Saturday night. After first striking a light pole, officers saw 35-year-old Brandon Lindsay speeding in Rendezvous Park. Lindsay took off and nearly collided with other vehicles. A PIT maneuver was used to end the pursuit. Lindsay intially refused to get out…

Metro DQ Sets Local Miracle Treat Day Record: $43,000

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — The historic Dairy Queen on Main Avenue in Moorhead has set a local record for Miracle Treat Day. The DQ blended more than 8,000 Blizzards and raised over $43,000 for Children’s Miracle Network at Sanford Children’s Hospital in Fargo. Miracle Treat Day was held on July 27 but the historic Moorhead DQ donated a portion of…

Sobriety checkpoint planned for October 6 in Sargent County

SARGENT COUNTY, N.D. (KVRR) — The North Dakota Highway Patrol and the Sargent County Sheriff’s Office will conduct a sobriety checkpoint on Friday night. The location is at a predetermined location in Sargent County. They will continue to target drivers throughout the weekend. In North Dakota this year, there have been 70 crashes, including 80 fatalities. Sergeant Nathaniel King stated,…