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State Officials Push Back on A.I. Data Center ‘Misinformation’

Members of state departments, like the Department of Water Resources, say concerns about the environmental impacts of data centers are overblown.

4 hours ago

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – AI data centers have become a hot-button issue in North Dakota over the past few years, with citizens in many of the cities in which they’ve been placed – like Harwood – expressing their extreme displeasure with the construction. Sometimes they’re upset they feel they haven’t been considered in the matter, and still others believe the…

Physicians Warn of Skin Cancer Risks as Summer Months Approach

Medical experts say the amount of sun exposure necessary to cause significant chances of skin cancer is a lot lower than most people think.

4 hours ago

Gabriel Ostler,

MINNEAPOLIS, MN (KVRR) – You’ve probably noticed that the warmer temperatures have largely returned with the region, along with the sunshine. Before you start soaking up those rays, though – physicians want you to take the proper precautions. Exposure to UV rays means a greater chance of skin cancer, and many underestimate the amount of exposure it takes to cause…

Fargo’s kickoff to summer begins at Happy Harry’s Ribfest

5 hours ago

Juliana Pelaez,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — It’s the official kickoff to summer with the mouthwatering taste of ribs, music, and more. “We got something for everybody that will fit your palate, so if you’ve got a picky eater kid, one of our concession stands has chicken strips and french fries, they’ve got corn dogs. Everyone’s got their specific barbecue they’re making with…

Cass-Clay donates over 24,000 cartons of shelf-stable milk to Great Plains Food Bank

5 hours ago

KVRR Staff,

Members of Cass-Clay Creamery and the Great Plains Food Bank pose for a picture in front of pallets of donated, shelf-stable milk. 6/3/26.FARGO (KVRR) — Milk, it’s one of the most requested items at food banks and Cass-Clay Creamery along with Hornbacher’s, made a delivery. Over 24,000 shelf-stable Giving Cow milk cartons made it’s way to the Great Plains Food…

ND Superintendent of Public Instruction defends low proficiency rates

7 hours ago

KVRR Staff,

Levi Bachmeier, North Dakota Superintendent of Public InstructionFARGO (KVRR-KFGO) — North Dakota Superintendent of Public Instruction Levi Bachmeier says North Dakota’s low proficiency rates in public school testing is because of higher standards. Republican Charles Tuttle, who is running against Bachmeier for the superintendent position in this year’s election, has criticized the low scores. Bachmeier says he’s not interested in…

Human remains discovery near North Dakota governor’s residence interrupts construction

7 hours ago

KVRR Staff,

A fenced off area of the construction site waits to be excavated on June 3, 2026, near the governor’s residence in Bismarck, North Dakota, after human remains and coffin fragments were discovered during construction. (Photo by Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — Human remains and coffin fragments were discovered by construction crews near the governor’s residence in…

Red River Valley SWAT plans exercises for Thursday in Fargo

7 hours ago

Alison Voorhees,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The Red River Valley SWAT Team is giving you a heads up they will be conducting training exercises tomorrow, June 4. They’ll take place from 4 to 8:30 p.m.in the 50 block of 4th Street North and the 400 block of 3rd Avenue North. SWAT Team members may be seen carrying firearms and moving around the…

Health Connections: CPR and AED Awareness Week

8 hours ago

Emily Welker,

Grand Forks, N.D. — We’re in the midst of summer , and with hot and severe weather, plus an increased level of outdoor exercise, the risk of heart attacks for people with undiagnosed heart problems is real. That’s why this is CPR and AED Awareness Week, and the American Heart Association wants your participation. They say you can start teaching…

North Dakota officials say data center concerns fueled by misinformation

13 hours ago

KVRR Staff,

Some sections of a future Applied Digital data center near Harwood, North Dakota, were enclosed on March 4, 2026, while other sections were ready for more concrete panels to form the walls. (Photo by Jeff Beach/North Dakota Monitor)By:Jacob Orledge BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) – The drumbeat of support for data centers is growing louder in North Dakota state government,…

Rise in popularity of E-bikes and scooters brings need for awareness in safety

June 2, 2026

KVRR Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Triple-A is looking to reduce injuries for e-bike and scooter riders with its E-Ride Ready campaign. Triple A says that with the rise in popularity of e-bikes and scooters, knowledge and a little prevention can help riders stay safe. In North Dakota, they are treated the same as regular bikes, and don’t require riders be licensed…