North Dakota News

Crews Put Out Detached Garage Fire in Mapleton

MAPLETON, N.D. (KVRR) – Smoke fills the air of Mapleton after a fire breaks out at a house. Fire crews from West Fargo and Mapleton were called Monday afternoon to the 500 block of Second Street for a structure fire. The only damage was to the detached garage where the fire started and some nearby grass. “I’m very proud of…

Fargo Police Release Name of Club Shooting Victim

FARGO, N.D. — Fargo Police identify the victim of a shooting outside the Africa International Restaurant and Nightclub as 28-year-old Dominque McNair, who had no permanent address. McNair was an employee of the establishment. He was shot early Sunday morning outside of the club. The police department put out the following press release:   Fargo Police investigators are still actively…

COVID-19 vaccination rates plateau in North Dakota

BISMARCK, N.D. – The month of May continues to be a slow one for increasing the rate of COVID-19 vaccinations. The North Dakota Department of Health update released over the weekend shows that 48.5% of residents have received at least their first dose of vaccine, which is roughly the same percentage from a week ago. It has increased by fewer…

Eligibility expands for North Dakota WIC program

FARGO (KVRR) – More women and children will soon be eligible for the WIC program in North Dakota. The income eligibility guidelines have been adjusted based on federal poverty levels. Beginning June 1st, a family of four can earn up to four thousand 86 dollars a month or a little over 49 thousand dollars annually. WIC has provided food assistance to…

Two Fargo fires caused by arson were not related

FARGO (KVRR) – Fargo Fire Marshal Ryan Erickson says a fire at an apartment building in north Fargo earlier this month was intentionally set. Firefighters were able to quickly put it out, containing the fire to the front porch. The May 10th fire triggered both alarms inside the multi-unit building. Erickson says the fire caused $20,000 in damage.  There were…

Air travel making a comeback at North Dakota’s airports

BISMARCK, N.D. – Air travel has picked up in North Dakota, but not to the level it was before the coronavirus pandemic hit. The state’s eight commercial service airports saw a significant increase in passenger numbers last month compared to April 2020. The state Aeronautics Commission says the airports in Bismarck, Minot, Williston, Dickinson, Grand Forks, Fargo, Devils Lake and…

Fatal Shooting near Africa NightClub in Fargo

Fargo Police continue to investigate but so far they are not providing many details

FARGO, ND (KVRR)- A shooting in the parking lot of Africa International Restaurant and Nightclub leaves one dead. Fargo Police officers responded to the shooting just after 2 AM Sunday morning at the corner of 7 Ave E and 45th St S. When they arrived they found an adult male victim suffering from gunshot injuries in the back parking lot…

Fargo man arrested For DUI, DUS in crash near Devils Lake

North Dakota Highway Patrol arrested 28-year-old Tanner Mitchell for DUI, DUS and reckless driving.

DEVILS LAKE, N.D. — A Fargo man is facing numerous charges after failing to stop at a stoplight and getting t-boned near Devils Lake. The crash happened around 11 this morning at the intersection of US Highway 2 and State Highway 20. North Dakota Highway Patrol arrested 28-year-old Tanner Mitchell for DUI, DUS and reckless driving. He was also cited…

For second weekend in a row, people march in Fargo in solidarity with Palestine

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – People take to the streets of downtown Fargo to show their support for Palestine and stand in solidarity with the Palestinian people. “Treat Palestinians as humans and not animals basically,” one protester said. “We care about them, we see them and we are acting in solidarity with them,” Braden Thue said. People gathered in Island Park…