Andrea Pedro-Francisco was arrested on her way to work and sent to a Texas detention center a week before she was scheduled to have surgery to remove a large ovarian cyst. (Courtesy photo)WASHINGTON (Minnesota Reformer) — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement says it will not release a Minnesota woman facing deportation on humanitarian parole to receive surgery to remove a…
A wind turbine is pictured east of Wilton in central North Dakota. (Photo by Kyle Martin/For the North Dakota Monitor)GLEN ULLIN, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — The public will get a chance to comment on a Morton County wind farm and powerline project. The North Dakota Public Service Commission has set a public hearing for 10 a.m. May 18 at…
Interim Police Chief Travis Stefonowicz answers a question made by Rocky Schneider, executive director of the Downtown Community Partnership. 5/6/26.FARGO (KVRR) — Fargo’s only remaining candidate for police chief made his case as to why he should be the new leader of the Fargo Police Department. Interim Chief Travis Stefonowicz spoke at length, answering questions from a selection committee that…
WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR-KFGO) – A 38-year-old West Fargo man is dead after a car struck him near the intersection of 32nd Avenue S. and 9th Street in West Fargo Wednesday morning. The crash happened around 2:45 a.m. The Highway Patrol says the man was hit on 32nd Avenue about 20 to 30 yards east of the intersection. A 25-year-old…
BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — Gov. Kelly Armstrong has signed an executive order declaring an emergency and granting a waiver of hours of service for drivers hauling fertilizer and other ag inputs. The order says severe supply issues resulting from Midwestern states using the same resources for fertilizer are causing logistical challenges. It is placing a strain on the state’s anhydrous…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The Cass County Sheriff’s Office has released the department’s Annual Report for 2025. It shows the calls for service have decreased by nearly 2,000 since 2024. Traffic citations and DUIs have also decreased year to year. Crimes like theft, assault, and fraud have been staying consistent in the county. Sheriff Jesse Jahner says fraud itself has…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — “You need a leader. That will restore law and order, and that’s what I will be. I met with the new interim chief. There are lots of things that he can do, but the main thing is you need a new leader,” said Dave Piepkorn, Fargo Mayoral Candidate. “Responsible leadership is being accountable. So, you don’t…
House Committee on Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy. 5/5/26.ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR) — Minnesota’s House committee on Fraud Prevention met for an end of session wrap-up discussion. They began by hearing testimony on issues regarding the Department of Human Services. The committee took a vote to subpoena emails from Rep. Ilhan Omar related to communications between her office…
BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — A total of $4 million has been awarded to 8 projects in the latest round of grants to boost tourism in North Dakota. The 2026 cycle of Destination Development Grants saw 103 applications from 61 communities. Those in our region include $300,000 to help create the new Icelandic Roosthus heritage center in Mountain in Pembina County….
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The final interview for the next Fargo police chief is being moved up to Wednesday from Thursday due to scheduling issues. The sole finalist is Interim Chief Travis Stefonowicz after two other finalists dropped out. He will be interviewed in the City Commission Chambers at City Hall starting at 8:15 a.m. The interview will be broadcast…
