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Pop up food pantry helps bring food to the table

"It's an act of love, we want to share food, we want to be neighbors and build community and connections.

May 28, 2021

Aaron Walling,

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Food insecurity continues to affect many local families throughout the metro. After a year of serving the community, West Fargo Pastor, Megan Casper has found food insecurity affects a lot more people in our community than it did a year ago. “We have identified through our research and the numbers we’ve been collecting that West…

Teen charged after gun found in backpack at Williston school

May 28, 2021

Jim Monk,

WILLISTON, N.D. – Authorities say a 15-year-old boy accused of bringing a gun to Williston Middle School has been arrested and charged. Williston police responded to a call shortly after 1:15 p.m. Wednesday to a report of a weapon on school property. Officers on scene discovered a firearm within a backpack. Williston Middle School and Bakken Elementary School were placed…

Woman stopped twice for speeding blamed goats for distracting her

May 28, 2021

Jim Monk,

FARGO (KVRR/KFGO) – It was a “first” for the North Dakota Highway Patrol. A state trooper made a traffic stop for speeding on I-94 near Jamestown and cited a woman for going 90 mph in a 75 mph zone. The woman said that she was driving across the country with two goats in her car and blamed the goats for…

Ceremony honors Grand Forks Officer Holte one year after his death

"Rest in peace Cody, We've got it from here."

May 28, 2021

Aaron Walling,

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — A year has passed since the death of Grand Forks police officer Cody Holte who was killed in the line of duty. “Cody made the ultimate sacrifice of his life protecting his fellow law enforcement officers,” Grand Forks Police Chief Mark Nelson said. May 27 marks the day officer Holte was struck by gunfire and…

Bonanzaville’s Veterans Memorial Celebration honors local veterans

May 27, 2021

Site Staff,

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Bonanzaville is honoring veterans in our community ahead of Memorial Day. At the annual Veterans Memorial Celebration Thursday evening, the West Fargo High School band performed as people enjoyed a free barbeque dinner prepared by veterans. Military-inspired exhibits commemorating the 80th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor and items from D-Day were on display….

New Grant Opportunity for Venue-based Businesses & Services In North Dakota

May 27, 2021

TJ Nelson,

BISMARCK, N.D. — Florists, caterers, promoters and other event and support services who had at least a 50% revenue loss during the pandemic can apply for a new grant. The application window through the North Dakota Department of Commerce will open June 10 at 10 a.m. It’s designed to assist event centers and supporting businesses that continue to struggle from…

Chicago man nominated for Fargo Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

May 27, 2021

Jim Monk,

FARGO (KVRR) – A Chicago area man has been nominated to serve as Fargo’s first Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. The Fargo City Commission will be asked to approve a contract with Dr. Terry Hogan. A statement from the city of Fargo says Hogan has conducted substantial research on issues surrounding diversity, equity and inclusion during the last 18…

Lease approved for new NDSCS career academy in Fargo

May 27, 2021

Jim Monk,

FARGO (KVRR/KCND) – The state Board of Higher Education has approved a lease agreement between the North Dakota State College of Science in Wahpeton and the NDSCS Foundation to build a career academy in Fargo. It would be done in collaboration with four local school districts in Cass County. The estimated cost is between $20 million and $30 million. In…

Cramer to host EPA administrator visit next week

May 27, 2021

Jim Monk,

WASHINGTON (KVRR) – Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael Regan will visit North Dakota next week. Sen. Kevin Cramer is hosting the visit. Cramer says Regan will participate in a “listening session” on June 3 in Bismarck. The trip will also include a visit to Mandan. Cramer, who voted in favor of Regan’s confirmation, says it’s an honor to have Regan…

Police use loud flash devices to execute high risk search warrant

May 27, 2021

Jim Monk,

FARGO (KVRR) – Nearby residents may have heard some unusual noises Thursday morning when the Red River Valley SWAT Team and the Fargo Police Department’s Narcotics Unit executed a “high risk search warrant” in a south Fargo neighborhood. The search warrant was used at 1633 33rd Ave. S. Police say the SWAT Team was utilized due to the criminal history…