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First case of measles reported in Traill County; one new case in Pembina County

BISMARCK, N.D. — North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) is reporting one confirmed measles case in Traill County and another case in Pembina County for a statewide total of 23 confirmed cases to date in 2026. This is the first case reported in Traill County. The United States has confirmed 1,136 cases in 2026. Manitoba, Canada is currently reporting an…

Special education teachers report burnout, uncompensated work time, North Dakota survey shows

Matt Liebel, a field consultant for North Dakota United, speaks during a meeting of the interim Special Education Funding Committee on March 4, 2026. (Photo by Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — North Dakota special education teachers and paraprofessionals are reporting burnout, citing increased workload, safety concerns and low pay, according to a survey presented to lawmakers…

Driver charged in crash that killed woman on bicycle

FAIRMOUNT, N.D. (KVRR-KFGO) – A woman whose vehicle struck and killed a woman while driving in southeast North Dakota has been charged with felony negligent homicide. The North Dakota Highway Patrol says, on Aug. 26 of last year, Danielle Stein was driving a car on Richland County Road 81 when she hit 45-year-old Mariah Buck who was riding a bicycle….

Women in the military talk about their experiences in MSUM Panel event

From left to right: Event Host Danelle Wolnik, Chief Master Sergeant Kari Appletoft, Chief Master Sergeant Erica Carruth, Jamie Fuglestad, Chief Warrant Officer Five Kiley Kuntz, and Second Lieutenant Casey Rolle. MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — People at Minnesota State Moorhead got a chance to hear the stories of women currently serving in the military. The university held the panel event,…

City Department Leaders Urge Renewal of Infrastructure Sales Tax

Those in charge of Fargo's roads, sewage, and water say the cost of utilities will skyrocket if the tax revenue is lost.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – On February 5, city officials gathered in the commission chambers for a special informational meeting, watching presentations from various departments regarding how they use the funding from this soon-to-expire sales tax. They urged the commission to approve an extension to the tax, saying the consequences to infrastructure such as city roads and wastewater treatment could be…

Local researchers at NDSU make breakthrough with the use of egg whites on PFAS

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Over the last two years, researchers at several universities, including NDSU, have been tackling the removal of PFAS from contaminated water. And in a most recent breakthrough, the team has discovered the albumin or protein from egg whites could help with that removal. “Why is this important? Important because it gives us a low-cost option. Also,…

Fargo Cass Public Health displays inflatable colon for Colon Cancer Awareness month

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo Cass Public Health is raising awareness about Colon Cancer Awareness Month with an inflatable colon. The Rollin’ Colon features three-dimensional representations of normal tissue, colon cancer, Crohn’s and other elements. People are given an opportunity to take a survey and learn more about their risks and history. In North Dakota, colorectal cancer is the second…

Fargo Jet Center announces completion and delivery of air medical jet to Canadian air ambulance provider

Courtesy: Fargo Jet CenterFARGO — The Fargo Jet Center is announcing the completion and delivery of a newly-outfitted, dedicated air medical jet. The Learjet 45 was sent to Airmedic, a Canadian air ambulance provider specializing in short and long-distance critical care transport. A delegation from Airmedic came to Fargo in late January to make the final inspections and to formally…

October 2027 federal trial date set for former Cass Co. deputy accused of sexual harassment

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A federal trial date has been set for October 2027 for former Cass County Deputy Darin Viken. Latisha Lenius claims Viken used his position of authority in the 24-7 sobriety program to sexually harass her. In court documents, she said there were multiple incidents of sexual intimidation, sexual abuse, and sexual assault by Viken between November…

Wrestling legend twins Troy and Terry Steiner named recipients of Rough Rider Award

Terry Steiner (left) and Troy Steiner celebrate with Adeline Maria Gray after she won the final match of women’s wrestling 76 kg in the 2019 Senior Wrestling World Championships on Sept. 19, 2019, in Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan. By finishing in the top six, Gray secured a spot for Team USA in the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo. (Photos courtesy of USA Wrestling)BISMARCK,…