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Fire damages building in north Fargo

FARGO (KVRR-KFGO) – Firefighters were called to a fire at 4650 25th Street N. in Fargo Wednesday around 7:15 a.m. “They said the attic was glowing red. When we got here, we found fire in the trusses in the attic,” Battalion Chief Joe Mangin said. “That fire has destroyed several of the trusses.” Mangin said the construction company that owns…

Poolman resigns from UND Alumni Association and Foundation board

Jim PoolmanGRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) – Jim Poolman has resigned from the University of North Dakota Alumni Association and Foundation board of directors and Forever UND campaign committee. The Tuesday night resignation comes one day after the Fargo businessman and former state Insurance Commissioner distanced himself from disgraced former state Sen. Ray Holmberg after a picture of the two began circulating on…

Private donations to keep Humanities North Dakota open after federal cut

Attendees listen to a presentation by podcaster and author Kate Bowler organized by Humanities North Dakota in Fargo in 2024. (Photo provided by Humanities North Dakota)NORTH DAKOTA (North Dakota Monitor) — Humanities North Dakota has received $300,000 in private donations to keep its doors open after it learned earlier this month all its federal funding had been terminated. That figure includes…

Horace Teen Sentenced For Drunk Driving Crash Last Summer That Severely Injured Three Other Teens

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A Horace, North Dakota teen is sentenced to three years in prison for causing a crash that severely injured three other teen girls last summer. 19-year-old McKenzie Moser had entered an Alford plea to criminal vehicular injury in February. That means she acknowledged that there would be enough evidence to convict her. Moser was arrested June…

Marketplace for Kids Hosts its 30th Annual Education Day

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — More than 100 students are participating in the 30th annual Marketplace for Kids Education Day Students across the Fargo area are receiving a first-hand experience of what it is like to work in various industries. Robert Heitkamp and his team with Marketplace for Kids have shared opportunities with students across the region. Classes in this year’s…

Grand Forks Man Speaks Out For First Time About Sexual Relationship With Ray Holmberg

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR-KFGO) — Will Swearson was a cooperating witness in the case against the former state senator. Swearson said he first met Holmberg when he was a graduate student at the University of North Dakota. “At first, he would provide me some financial assistance for me to pay for groceries (and) gas, electricity,” Swearson said. “Things began to change…

Downtime Coming To Bobcat Plant in Gwinner, North Dakota

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — The Bobcat plant in Gwinner, North Dakota will shut down production for a week over the Memorial Day holiday. The company says the scheduled downtime at certain North American factories is designed to align production with anticipated market projections. Doosan Bobcat has its North American headquarters in West Fargo. In November of 2023, Bobcat confirmed…

NDHP reminding drivers to adjust for the weather after Jamestown area sees four crashes in three hours

JAMESTOWN, N.D. (KVRR-KFGO) – After a series of crashes in the rain and wind on Monday on I-94, the North Dakota Highway Patrol is reminding people to slow down and drive without distractions in the inclement weather. According to the Highway Patrol, while much of the state was receiving much-needed rain, a stretch of I-94 near Jamestown saw four crashes…

West Fargo dermatology clinic is offering free skin cancer screenings

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A new dermatology clinic in West Fargo wants to check you for skin cancer. In recognition of Melanoma Monday and National Skin Cancer Awareness Month, Mosaic Dermatology is offering free screenings on Monday, May 5. Dr. Joanne Montgomery will be providing professional skin evaluations from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. The clinic is located at…

N.D. Native And Former Minnesota Viking To Speak During UND Commencement Ceremonies

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — University of North Dakota Hall-of-Famer Jim Kleinsasser will give the main address for both graduate and undergraduate ceremonies at UND next month. The Carrington, North Dakota native played tight end at UND from 1995-98 and went on to play for the Minnesota Vikings from 1999 to 2011. In 2025, he was inducted into the National…