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North Dakota lawmakers to consider exception to nuclear waste storage ban

Sen. Dale Patten, R-Watford City, and Rep. Dick Anderson, R-Willow City, are the chair and vice chair of the Advanced Nuclear Energy Committee studying the feasibility of nuclear energy development in North Dakota. (Photo by Jacob Orledge/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — North Dakota lawmakers are considering changes to state law to encourage the development of nuclear power….

Rollover crash kills 18-year-old in Kidder County

PETTIBONE, N.D. (KVRR-KFGO) – An 18-year-old Jamestown woman was killed in a rollover crash in Kidder County Sunday night. The crash report says around 7:15 p.m. the woman was headed north in a car on 44th avenue two miles west of Pettibone when she tried turning onto 21st street southeast. The woman lost control and rolled, she died at the…

New CEO named for North Dakota Mill and Elevator

The North Dakota Mill and Elevator in Grand Forks on March 1, 2024. (Photo by Jeff Beach/North Dakota Monitor)GRAND FORKS, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — The North Dakota Industrial Commission on Friday appointed Cathy Dub as president and CEO of the North Dakota Mill and Elevator. Dub has worked for the state mill since 2014, first as controller and later…

Skateboarders celebrate nationwide holiday across metro

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Skateboarding fans from across the metro area came to see how far a skateboarder could jump across barrels. North Dakota Skateboarding Association kicked off Go Skateboarding Day with its annual Keg Jump. The day is a part of the nationwide holiday for skateboarders created by the International Association of Skateboard Companies. To kick off the celebrations…

America250: President Trump to visit Medora for Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library dedication

MEDORA, N.D. (KVRR) — President Trump is set to visit Medora, North Dakota on July 1 as part of America’s 250th anniversary. He will attend a dedication of the brand new Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library. The historic event will honor the life, legacy, and enduring contributions of the nation’s 26th president. The dedication guests will witness a ceremonial Freedom 250…

Vehicle in storage unit catches on fire in West Fargo

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fire crews in West Fargo responded early this morning to a vehicle on fire inside a storage unit. They were called to 45 8th Street East around 7:30 a.m. and arrived to heavy smoke coming from the building. Crews quickly contained and knocked down the fire. The fire remains under investigation with the cost of…

Juneteenth Celebration at MSUM gets cut short due to weather

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — After months of planning, organizers for the 5th Annual Juneteenth Celebration transformed the campus mall at Minnesota State Moorhead. But celebrations had to be cut shorter than expected. “We saw some weather and some cells developing west of town, and some rain, and lightning, thunderstorms came into town, and obviously we had to shut the event…

Artists and venders come together at Hjemkomst Center for Scandinavian Festival

A blacksmith working during the annual Scandinavian Festival at the Hjemkomst Center. 6/19/26.MOORHEAD (KVRR) — Music, food, and Scandinavian traditions drew families to the Hjemkomst Center for the annual Scandinavian Festival. Organizers say the event gives people a chance to celebrate their heritage, learn something new, and connect with others. Stepping inside of the festival, you will find Vendors selling…