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80 Mile per Hour Speed Limit Goes into Effect in North Dakota

The North Dakota Highway Patrol says it will take a week or so to get new signs put up throughout the state.

August 2, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – North Dakota’s interstate highway speed limit has officially been increased to 80-MPH – and the North Dakota Highway Patrol wants to make sure drivers stay safe at those higher speeds. Gov. Kelly Armstrong signed the increased speed limit bill on May 5th The bill increases the current 75 MPH speed limit to 80 MPH. It also…

Narveson Sentenced to 60 Years in Prison

20 of the years are set to be suspended.

August 1, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) – The man convicted of murdering another inside a Grand Forks bar in 2024 has now learned his fate. Nicholas Narveson was sentenced on August 1, 2025, after he was found guilty of murder and other counts, including terrorizing and reckless endangerment. He received a sentence of 60 years in jail, with 20 of those being…

8-Year-Old Injured After Crashing UTV in Otter Tail County

Authorities say the incident took place northeast of Fergus Falls.

August 1, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

OTTER TAIL COUNTY, MN (KVRR) – An 8-year-old has been life-flighted to a Fargo hospital after sustaining injuries in a UTV crash. The Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office, along with other agencies, responded to the report of a UTV rollover crash at 24041 County Highway 1 at about 2:45 P.M. on August 1. Witness accounts say the driver, 8, and…

New law will cite owners of vehicles that flee from police and local attorney says this is ‘unconstitutional’

August 1, 2025

Juliana Pelaez,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -The North Dakota legislature enacted a new law that allows citations to be issued to the owner of a vehicle for fleeing police. The citation is issued if the owner declines to tell police who was driving at the time of the pursuit. “I think it’s largely going to be ineffective. I think it was ill-conceived, it…

UPDATE: Police detain suspect in reported downtown Fargo bank robbery

August 1, 2025

Jim Monk,

FARGO (KVRR) – Fargo police say they have detained a suspect for a reported robbery at a Wells Fargo bank in downtown Fargo Friday. Lt. Matt Christensen says Fargo Police responded to the robbery at 406 Main Ave. shortly after 1:30 p.m. A spokesperson for the department says the investigation is ongoing and more information will be provided as it…

Blues in the Red River Valley: Headliners from Blues Fest

August 1, 2025

Emily Welker,

FARGO — They rolled in under smokey skies for their first night in the Red River Valley all the way from Tulsa, Oklahoma. Now, the Scott Ellison band is taking to the main stage at the 30th annual Fargo Blues Festival. It’s the region’s largest Blues Festival and it’s attracting artists from around the country, including Chicago, New Orleans and…

F-M Pride Week hoping to foster sense of community

August 1, 2025

Alex Bertsch,

Fargo, N.D. (KVRR) — It’s one of the biggest celebrations of the year in Fargo, and it’s all getting started this weekend. F-M Pride Week is kicking off on Sunday, and will run for a whole week with events from, concerts, to parties and brunch for everyone to get out and celebrate. Many community groups and local businesses are showing…

North Dakota Legislature to boost program oversight with new hires

August 1, 2025

KVRR Staff,

John Bjornson, right, director of Legislative Council, speaks during a meeting of the Legislative Management Committee next to Emily Thompson, center, director of the Legal Division of Legislative Council, and Allen Knudson, left, legislative budget analyst and auditor for Legislative Council, on June 26, 2025. (Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — The North Dakota Legislature is adding…

Cass County Sheriff’s Office says correctional deputy on administrative leave following alleged assault on inmate

August 1, 2025

KVRR Staff,

FARGO (KVRR) – The Cass County Sheriff’s Office says Correctional Deputy Andrew Robinson was placed on administrative leave following an alleged assault on an inmate Thursday evening in the Cass County Jail. Sheriff Jesse Jahner has asked the North Dakota BCI to investigate the inmate’s allegations to ensure an unbiased third-party investigation. Once the BCI has completed its investigation, the…

School cell phone ban, legal marijuana edibles & 80 MPH on interstates go into effect August 1

Both pieces of legislation signed by Governor Armstrong don't have universal support - with opponents of the phone ban saying it cuts off students' access to communication in case of emergency, while marijuana advocates wonder why recreational consumption isn't yet legal.

July 31, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – It’s been a common refrain from educators and even parents frustrated at their child’s amount of screen time. Electronics are making it exceedingly difficult for kids to focus, especially in school. Thanks to HB 1160 – those distractions should be eliminated, starting on August 27 for the 2025-26 Fargo Public school year. “It’s also going to…