North Dakota News

Local organizations partner to provide all kids across the metro with free books

Lyd's Kids and Trilogy Real Estate have received over 4,000 donated books from across the country

FARGO, N.D. — It’s the season of giving, and for a Fargo librarian, there’s no better gift than giving a child a book to get lost in. “It brings a tear to your eye,” says Lydia Faulkner, a librarian at Horace Mann Roosevelt Elementary. “I mean, just to see a child that really wants something and you’re able to provide…

Benefit concert planned for Farm Rescue

Nonprofit dedicates their work to helping assist family farm workers

FARGO (KVRR) – A North Dakota-based nonprofit that focuses on helping injured farm workers is taking the extra step to help even more family farmers, including those affected by COVID-19. Farm Rescue is helping dedicate their time through service work by lending a helping hand to Midwest farm families. “With Farm Rescue we like to say we’re a hand up,…

West Fargo shop sets up fundraiser for two-year-old girl affected by cancer

2 year old Ashlynn Rai Simon was diagnosed with Retinoblastoma in February.

FARGO, N.D. – A local online shop launches a fundraiser to help a Fargo girl impacted by Cancer. Two-year-old Ashlynn Rai Simon was diagnosed with Retinoblastoma in February. In November, doctors had to remove her eye because it could no longer handle the chemotherapy. Lularoe Lori Steinbrink in West Fargo wanted to help Ashlynn’s family with some of the costs….

Stuff The Bus aims to get gifts to children in need

The annual Christmas program gives gifts to families in the area in need

FARGO, N.D. – KFGO, YWCA and MatBus are teaming up for the 12th year to stuff the bus. The bus traveled to eight stops around Fargo throughout the day for the event. It is collecting toys for newborns up to teenagers. In light of the recent pandemic, gifts to keep busy like crafts & coloring books are in high-need. Gift…

Update: North Dakota lawmakers approve temporary mask mandate for members

BISMARCK, N.D. – North Dakota lawmakers decided to require masks at the state Capitol. for the three-day organizational session. The vote is supported by legislative leaders but opposed by far-right members of the Republican-controlled Legislature. House Majority Leader Chet Pollert and Senate Majority Leader Rich Wardner told reporters Tuesday they support a mask mandate at Capitol legislative spaces to help…

City Commission okays pandemic relief for Fargo businesses

FARGO (KVRR/KFGO) – Fargo City Commissioners have approved a motion to assist bars, restaurants, retail, and ancillary businesses impacted by the pandemic. It will be targeted relief, beyond what the state and federal governments provide. Commissioners will look at a number of possibilities. That could include waiving next year’s liquor license fees, adjusting utility bills, and property tax reductions. Assistant…

As North Dakota COVID-19 deaths rise, active cases plummet

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) – The North Dakota Department of Health on Tuesday reported 27 additional deaths from COVID-19. There are currently 5,686 active cases in the state, a decrease of 791 since Monday. 319 people are hospitalized. Cass County reported the largest number of new cases with 169.   BY THE NUMBERS  3,347 – Total Tests from Yesterday* 1,147,587 – Total…

Confidence in Midwest economy drops in survey

OMAHA, Neb. – A new monthly survey of business leaders in nine Midwest and Plains states suggests faltering confidence in the region’s economy. After climbing every month since bottoming out in April, the overall index of the Creighton University Mid-America Business Conditions survey fell to 69.0 in November from October’s 70.2. Any score above 50 on the survey’s indexes suggests…

Bismarck man accused of shaking, injuring baby daughter

BISMARCK, N.D. – A Bismarck man was charged with felony child abuse after his baby daughter suffered brain injuries consistent with shaken baby syndrome. A police affidavit says 36-year-old Delaurence Monsegue was arrested Sunday after the baby was taken to a hospital apparently suffering from seizures. The affidavit says health care providers called police after finding injuries that they say…