North Dakota U.S. Attorney Nick ChaseFARGO (KVRR) – Federal prosecutors in North Dakota expect to file more immigration and border-related cases next year. U.S. Attorney Nick Chase says because more federal resources are being dedicated to border-related issues, law enforcement operations are being stepped up. Chase says smugglers and traffickers who believe it’s too risky to operate along the southern…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo Theatre has landed a major boost in funding through North Dakota’s 2025 Tourism and Community Enhancement Grants. The historic theatre was awarded a $500,000 Historic Theater Restoration Matching Grant. It was built in 1926 and is home to the “Mighty Wurlitzer” theatre pipe organ. The building is on the National Register of Historic Places. Ellendale…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Red River Valley SWAT Bomb Team was called out to check on a suspicious package in the 2200 block of 45th Street South in Fargo. It was reported around 11:40 this morning by a caller who said they received a package they did not remember ordering. They said the package was wrapped in an odd way…
Students eating lunch at Carl Ben Eielson Middle School in Fargo. (North Dakota Monitor)FARGO (North Dakota Monitor) – North Dakotans may have the chance to cast their ballot on whether every public school student in the state can have breakfast and lunch for free. Advocacy organization Together For School Meals plans to submit language for the potential ballot petition to the…
FARGO (KVRR-KFGO) – Public comments will continue to be broadcast and streamed live during Fargo City Commission meetings. Mayor Tim Mahoney says commissioner Michelle Turnberg first brought the concern to him following negative comments, verbal attacks on commissioners and use of inappropriate language. Turnberg also requested a change in policy so public comments are limited to agenda items and city-specific…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A Cass County woman has filed a federal lawsuit against former Cass County Deputy Darin Viken. According to court records, Latisha Lenius is claiming multiple incidents of sexual intimidation, sexual abuse, and sexual assault by Viken while she was ordered to participate in the 24/7 Sobriety Program. She claims the incidents occurred between November 2023 and…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The land where Applied Digital is building a $3 billion AI data center will not be annexed by Fargo. City commissioners voting 5-0 tonight to accept an agreement with the City of Harwood to stop the process of annexing around 300 acres of land between the two cities. Construction is well underway on the data center…
City, state, and federal officials particiapate in a groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of the Veteran’s Memorial Center at Fargo National Cemetery. 11/24/25.FARGO (KVRR) — A groundbreaking ceremony is held for the Veterans Memorial Center at Fargo National Cemetery. The improvements include bathrooms, a parking lot, and office space for VA staff along with the addition of 30 acres. Money…
FARGO — City officials met Monday to discuss possible changes to permit applications for events in the city. City leaders considered requiring additional information from event organizers when they file with the city. Organizers would be required to include attendance estimates, fencing plans, whether food or alcohol will be present, and emergency plans for hazards – including making site plans…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Area high school students were at the Fargodome on Monday, hoping to fill it with food for those in need. This is the 19th year for the event. Fill the Dome was started in 2007 by student leaders. Since that time, students have collected more than 2.7 million pounds of food and over $884,000 to benefit…
