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Hector International Airport expansion could include parking garage

As Hector International Airport continues work on its expansion project, officials say there have always been plans for a parking garage in its master plan.

May 25, 2023

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Hector International Airport’s expansion will add five terminals and update its apron. The goal is to start breaking ground in September and finish the project by the end of 2025. Officials say the city’s growth is one big reason for change with data that shows passenger boardings are trending upwards in the last twenty years. “This…

Governor Walz vetoes Lyft-Uber bill for higher pay

May 25, 2023

Alison Voorhees,

ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR) — Governor Tim Walz vetoes a bill to mandate higher pay and job security for Lyft and Uber drivers in Minnesota. He says they deserve fair wages and safer working conditions but does not think the legislation was ready to become law. Walz says he’s committed to finding solutions that balance the interests of all parties,…

Bismarck photographer’s work shown in Chicago museum

May 25, 2023

KVRR Staff,

CHICAGO (KVRR) – A Native American dress that was photographed by a Bismarck photographer is being featured in Chicago’s Field Museum of Natural History. The dress worn by Kimberley La Ronge, named “the Grandmother Dress,” was photographed by Shane Balkowitsch. “She had to hand-stitch this dress all herself and make this all herself and donate it and have her portrait…

Victim identified, suspect arrested in connection with fatal shooting

May 25, 2023

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – There has been an update on a devastating event that occurred earlier this week in South Fargo. After a press conference, police confirmed the victim to be 16-year-old James Moore of West Fargo. During the press conference FPD Chief Dave Zibolski spoke and he said “We’re working with the states attorney’s office in terms of charges and…

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Fargo police asking for help identifying man found in retention pond

May 25, 2023

Jim Monk,

FARGO (KVRR-KFGO) – The Fargo Police Department is asking for the public’s help to identify a man found in a retention pond Monday. According to Capt. Bill Ahlfeldt the man was black, approximately six feet tall, 230 pounds, and around 30 to 40 years old. “If anybody knows of an individual matching that description who might be missing that hasn’t…

Federal grant will help fund asbestos removal from Fargo high rise

May 25, 2023

Jim Monk,

FARGO (KVRR) – Sen. John Hoeven announced a $2 million federal grant from the Environmental Protection Agency to support the redevelopment of the aging Lashkowitz High Rise in downtown Fargo. Hoeven says the grant will help ensure the city has the funding it needs to remove asbestos at the site. The asbestos remediation is expected to take about 80 days….

SWAT Training planned for Thursday night in West Fargo

May 25, 2023

Alison Voorhees,

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — If you live in West Fargo, don’t be alarmed if you see SWAT vehicles or hear loud noises this evening. The Red River Valley SWAT Team is doing a training exercise at 6 p.m. near the 600 block of Morrison Street. The exercise is expected to last until 9. You may see SWAT Team members,…

Valley City man killed after loose rock hits truck while driving

May 25, 2023

Alison Voorhees,

LAMOURE COUNTY, N.D. (KVRR) — A Valley City man is killed after a rock crashed through his windshield. The North Dakota Highway Patrol says a semi carrying rock was traveling on State Highway 1, north of Verona shortly after 8 this morning. A Dodge truck approached the semi when the trailer released a load of rock into the road. The…

Suspect arrested in death of teenage boy in Fargo

May 25, 2023

Jim Monk,

Marcus RexrodeFARGO (KVRR) – An arrest has been made in the death of a teenage boy Monday in Fargo. Thirty-one-year-old Marcus Brian Rexrode is in the Cass County Jail. A jail official confirmed that Rexrode is in custody in connection with the boy’s death. He was arrested Wednesday night. He’s being held on charges including murder, firearm possessed by felon…

Upscale department store Von Maur coming to West Acres

May 25, 2023

Jim Monk,

FARGO (KVRR-KFGO) – West Acres has announced a new tenant for the old Herberger’s space in the mall. Iowa-based Von Maur department store will open for business in spring 2025. West Acres CEO Brad Schlossman said the mall has been cultivating its relationship with Von Maur for over a decade and that the department store’s lease is by far the…