North Dakota News

Plans move ahead for housing shelter after Moorhead City Council’s approval

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — In the last year, about 400 young adults and children experienced homelessness in the Fargo-Moorhead area. And one non-profit is expanding its services to provide more aid. “We’re going to be able to offer up to 25 beds for youth ages 18 to 24. And that’s huge because right now we’re a little limited with our…

Federal election bill not expected to affect North Dakota

Voters cast ballots at the Hillside Aquatic Complex in Bismarck on Election Day, Nov. 5, 2024. (Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — A federal election security bill gaining traction in Congress wouldn’t affect North Dakota if it passes, according to the North Dakota Secretary of State’s Office. The SAVE America Act, as currently written, would require every…

Help at a Hard Time for Giving Hearts Day

FARGO — It’s one of the toughest times of life for any family to grapple with. And this year, the regional hospice nonprofit Hearts in Action is asking for your fundraising help to keep their mission of keeping sick folks comfortable at home going strong, ahead of Giving Hearts Day. It was known for forty years in our region as…

Farmers face greater risk with planting insurance option removed

FARGO (North Dakota Monitor) — North Dakota farmers will be without a key federal crop insurance option this year as they prepare for spring planting. As part of federally subsidized crop insurance, farmers are insured when the weather prevents them from planting a crop. If the farmer can’t plant, they can collect on that part of the insurance policy, known…

Exclusive: See where the North Dakota Air National Guard flies MQ-9 Reapers from Fargo

KVRR Local News was granted rare, exclusive access to the 119th Wing's secure facility near Hector International Airport.

FARGO (KVRR) – Inside a cramped, dimly-lit ground control station in Fargo, pilots with the North Dakota Air National Guard’s Happy Hooligans fly the MQ-9 Reaper, an unmanned aerial vehicle that’s flown remotely or autonomously by computer. KVRR Local News was granted rare, exclusive access to the 119th Wing’s secure facility at the Air National Guard Base adjacent to Hector…

Crews respond to fully-engulfed garage in rural Kindred

Cass County Sheriff’s OfficeKINDRED, N.D. (KVRR) — Multiple crews race to help a homeowner who’s detached garage was fully engulfed in flames. The call came in after 3:00 this afternoon. Cass County Sheriff’s Office,  Kindred Fire Department, Davenport Fire Department, and Kindred Ambulance all responded to the rural address. They were able to put out the fire. The homeowner suffered…