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Fargo Public Works Attempting to Restore Roads to Normalcy

The first snow of the season led to significant ice accumulation throughout the metro.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The snow came in with a vengeance on November 25 – dumping 3.1 inches on a Fargo that hadn’t seen any significant accumulation the entire Fall. That, combined with the other weather conditions, made it difficult for city plowers to get to work. “We have to wait for the wind to shut down. Because as long…

Trump administration orders 500 more National Guard members to Washington after guard members shot

Emergency personnel gather in a cordoned off area where National Guard soldiers were shot near the White House Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)WASHINGTON, D.C. (AP) — Two West Virginia National Guard members who deployed to the nation’s capital were shot Wednesday just blocks from the White House in a brazen act of violence. The West Virginia…

NDSU Hosts Third Annual “Friendsgiving”

The university says they started the tradition after noting that many students and faculty were unable to return home for the holidays.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – North Dakota State University hosted its own culinary event on November 26 to provide hearty meals. They refer to theirs as a “Friendsgiving”, and it’s been held at the NDSU Memorial Union for the past three years. University staff says over 350 people pre-registered for a spot. They say it’s a really important community-building event, especially…

Group seeks to ask voters to approve free public school meals in North Dakota

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — A new effort is underway to provide free breakfast and lunch to all students in public schools in North Dakota. Secretary of State Michael Howe has just received a proposed petition to initiate a constitutional measure for funding of school lunches. It would require school districts to maximize federal reimbursements for the meals before the final…

Salvation Army Serves Up Annual Thanksgiving Meal

Staff says they expect to serve over 250 people today.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The Salvation Army served up their annual Thanksgiving meal today for those in need. The organization opened its doors at 11 A.M. to begin serving a traditional spread of turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, and other such items. Salvation Army staff says donations from the community and the work of its volunteers are a large part of…

Police looking for suspect tied to stolen vehicles and package thefts in north Fargo

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Police are asking for help in locating 21-year-old Jackson Mulder of Fargo. Investigators believe Mulder has been involved in cases of package theft, stolen vehicles and fleeing police. Police responded to multiple package theft reports in north Fargo from November 19 through 21. The vehicle used was confirmed as stolen and has since been recovered. Mulder…

Ellison among 21 attorneys general suing Trump Administration over SNAP benefits

ST. PAUL (KVRR) — Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has joined another lawsuit against the Trump Administration, this time over SNAP benefits. Ellison and 21 other attorneys general are trying to stop the federal government from cutting off benefits for thousands of lawful permanent residents. They are seeking to block new USDA guidance that they say wrongly treats several groups…

UPDATE: I-29 reopened, but no travel advised in southeast North Dakota

Courtesy: North Dakota Highway PatrolFARGO (KVRR-KFGO) – I-29 has been reopened, but no travel is advised in parts of southeast North Dakota. Travel was difficult for most of Tuesday with sections of both I-29 and I-94 closed for parts of the day. The North Dakota Department of Transportation and Highway Patrol issued ‘No Travel’ advisories for the southeastern corner of…