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Annual Menorah Lighting Features Increased Police Presence, Message Of Resilience

Annual Menorah Lighting Brings Increased Police Presence, Message of Resilience

About five more officers and deputies than are traditionally present were at the event site, making sure those who gathered felt safe.

10 hours ago

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The sound of traditional Hanukkah songs filled the chilly air outside the downtown branch of the Fargo Public Library as Jews and Gentiles alike gathered to light the menorah on the fourth day of the holiday. Rabbi Yonah Grossman led the program on behalf of the Chabad Jewish Center of North Dakota, and said the community…

Grand Forks Police Searching for Armed Robbery Suspect

The department says the robber entered a smoke shop, handed a note to the cashier demanding money, but ultimately fled with nothing.

10 hours ago

Gabriel Ostler,

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) – The Grand Forks Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating an individual that allegedly attempted to rob a smoke shop on South Washington Street. The department says just after 6:30 P.M. on December 17, a person entered Discontent holding an envelope and wearing sunglasses, a green and white sweatshirt, and a mask…

Winter Celebration for Native American Students at Discovery Middle School

Organizers say the event grows steadily in attendance every year.

10 hours ago

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Indigenous students from throughout the Fargo and West Fargo school systems gathered this evening to celebrate the holidays and their shared culture. The annual Native American Education Winter Gathering took place at Discovery Middle School from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. on December 17. Everyone was served a meal, and there were also activities like craft-making and…

Trial date set for man charged in brother’s murder

11 hours ago

Alison Voorhees,

D’Angelo HuntFARGO, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — A federal jury trial has been scheduled for the northern North Dakota man charged in the murder of his brother. D’Angelo Hunt, 26, is accused of killing Isaac Hunt. Isaac Hunt was missing from the Spirit Lake Indian Reservation until his remains were found last month. D’Angelo Hunt faces 10 federal felonies including murder and…

Local Radio Station May Return To Air After Being Off Air For Months

Local radio station may return to the airwaves after months off the air

13 hours ago

Juliana Pelaez,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Ken’s FM or KNNZ was the operation under one man, Ken Bartz. Once a radio host in the 1990s for a show called Manchester Avenue, he took his own initiative in launching a radio station in his basement. “He had the whole control room with the console, and all these computer screens and all the equipment…

Thousands of dollars in damage reported in apartment laundry room break-ins

16 hours ago

KVRR Staff,

Kenneth BlackwellFARGO (KVRR-KFGO) – A Fargo man is facing multiple burglary charges, accused of breaking into buildings and stealing from the coin-operated laundry machines more than a dozen times. Kenneth Blackwell was charged with seven counts of felony burglary and is scheduled to be in court on Wednesday, Dec. 17. Fargo Police say officers responded to reported break-ins and thefts…

Jolly Old St. Nick Comes to the Jasper

17 hours ago

Emily Welker,

FARGO — He’s sort of a world authority on Christmas cookies. And this weekend, you can decorate cookies with Santa in downtown Fargo, and learn some Christmas lore from the jolly old elf himself. It’s all part of holiday programming at the Jasper Hotel in downtown. You can check out their hot chocolate bar, tell Santa your wish list, and…

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12 apply for North Dakota Supreme Court vacancy

21 hours ago

KVRR Staff,

North Dakota Supreme Court justices hear oral arguments Dec. 18, 2023. (Photo by Kyle Martin/For the North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — Twelve people have applied to be North Dakota’s next Supreme Court justice, including four district court judges. A spot on the court is up for grabs after Justice Daniel Crothers announced last month he will retire…

Fargo Mosque expansion to include youth activity area

December 16, 2025

Eric Bolin,

FARGO — You may have noticed a new architectural feature near Fiechtner Drive in south Fargo. An expansion project is under way at the Islamic Society of Fargo-Moorhead. The expansion, which adds a spire to the mosque, will also feature a play area. The architecture is more stylized than the original building, trading steel siding for a stucco look. Construction…

North Dakota ag producers could ‘walk away’ from health insurance, Farmers Union warns

December 16, 2025

KVRR Staff,

Lance Boyer, sales director of financial products for the North Dakota Farmers Union, talks about expiring Affordable Care Act premium tax credits during the annual meeting of the North Dakota Farmers Union on Dec. 12, 2025. (Photo by Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — Seven in 10 North Dakota Farmers Union agriculture producers will be affected by…