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Emerald ash borer discovered in Fargo

January 27, 2026

Jim Monk,

FARGO (KVRR) – State officials say insect larva found by city of Fargo forestry staff has been confirmed to be emerald ash borer. This is the second discovery in North Dakota. The first was in LaMoure County in August, 2024. “This detection is unfortunate, but not surprising, considering the insect was detected in Moorhead in 2023,” Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring…

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North Dakota ops into federal scholarship program for K-12 students

January 26, 2026

KVRR Staff,

North Dakota is participating in a new federal tax credit program for certain donations to organizations that provide K-12 education scholarships and services. The program offers a tax credit for those who donate to Scholarship Granting Organizations or SGOs. They must be recognized as nonprofit, and not a private foundation. The program was established in the One Big Beautiful Bill…

North Dakota Secretary of State’s Office unveils new website on Campaign Finance Reporting

January 26, 2026

KVRR Staff,

BISMARCK, N.D. — The new websites provide transparency and ease of use for all stakeholders involved and those interested in campaign finance reporting. The website shows contributions and expenditures of state committees. The information available only goes back to 2025. Prior years are still archived in the old system. The database can be accessed on the North Dakota Secretary of…

Essentia Health Psychiatrist Says Many Patients Are Expressing Concerns Over Ice Activity

Essentia Health psychologist shares many patients are expressing concerns and worries over current events

Dr.Alexandra Kohlhase shares her thoughts and tips on how to handle those emotions

January 26, 2026

Juliana Pelaez,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Months have gone by since ICE agents have been deployed to cities across the nation. But while it may be the new norm, many people are still uncomfortable with what they’re seeing. “I’m having many, very frequent conversations about the current state of our local region and the country and the world. I would say that…

Man arrives at Grand Forks hospital with severe cuts; investigation underway

January 26, 2026

Alison Voorhees,

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — A person in Grand Forks showed up at the hospital with severe cuts to his head and arm. Grand Forks Police say the victim was brought to Altru by an unknown passerby early Sunday morning. The victim stated that he was assaulted with an edged weapon by a random man south of the hospital. Officers…

Concert Series: Jon Pardi sets a return date at “The Lights” in West Fargo

January 26, 2026

TJ Nelson,

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Get ready to party with Jon Pardi again when he returns to The Lights in West Fargo. The country music hitmaker with songs like “Heartache On The Dance Floor” and “Dirt On My Boots” will be in town on Thursday, July 16. The opening act is yet to be determined. Pardi was last in West…

Plea agreement approved in case of DUI crash that killed Grand Forks girl

January 26, 2026

KVRR Staff,

Travis Bell (right) and attorney Mark Friese (left) appearing remotely for a change of plea hearing on Monday, Jan. 26.GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KFGO) – The man accused in a drunken driving crash that killed a six-year-old girl and seriously injured her mother, changed his plea on Monday. Travis Bell pleaded guilty to one count of criminal vehicular homicide and one…

NDHP identifies suspect in fatal hit and run in Barnes County

January 26, 2026

KVRR Staff,

VALLEY CITY, N.D. — The North Dakota Highway Patrol has identified a driving suspect in a fatal hit and run crash Sunday, December 21, 2025. The NDHP officials say Garret Kuntz, 22, Mandan, was the person driving a 2001 Ford F-250 they’ve linked via evidence to the fatal pedestrian hit and run. They say an anonymous tip helped in the…

North Dakota Ethics Commission invites public to give input on ethics priorities

January 26, 2026

KVRR Staff,

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR-KFGO) – The North Dakota Ethics Commission wants to hear from residents about which ethics-related topics are most important to them and where the commission should focus its work. They are asking people to take an anonymous survey, which takes approximately 5–7 minutes to complete, and share their views on a range of ethics topics, including conflicts of interest, transparency…

Fire crews respond to arcing power lines in south Fargo

January 25, 2026

KVRR Staff,

(video courtesy KFGO) FARGO, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — That was the scene scene around 7 p.m. in the 1400 block of 9th Street South in Fargo. You can see power lines were arcing. Fargo Fire responded and was on site for about 15 minutes. Xcel Energy posted around 6:30 pm that 54 customers in Cass County are without power. The cause…