North Dakota News

Experts educate community on spring flood preparedness

Fargo hosted first of three flood awareness meetings to take place across the Red River Valley

FARGO, N.D. — According to the National Centers for Environmental Information, North Dakota and Minnesota had their wettest year on record in 2019. Heavy rain and quick snowmelt can increase chances of flooding. But it’s not all bad news. “The good news that I heard was the frost depth is not as deep as other bad flooding years, but some…

Midwives at Essentia Health help women live healthy lives

They provide an array of services for all women, including general check-ups and screenings

FARGO, N.D. — Midwives at Essentia Health have been helping women take care of their health for over 60 years. They provide services for women through different stages of life. They are there from their teen years through menopause. One new mom says she has no doubt she made the right choice of working with a midwife through her pregnancy…

Teen Dead, Woman Charged After Overnight Shooting in Northwood, ND

Nothing like this has ever happened in Northwood. One man who has lived here for 35 years said that the nights are quiet and peaceful.

NORTHWOOD, N.D. – At 9:30 on Sunday night, Grand Forks Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a call of shots fired at a residence on the 200 block of Lander Avenue in Northwood. When they got there, they found 32 year old Samantha Wilson, and an injured 15 year old boy. “Deputies, along with the Northwood Police Department and several emergency vehicles…

Body found in Fargo

FARGO, N.D. – A body has been found in the parking lot of Accent Kitchen and Bath on the 3100 block of Main Avenue Monday afternoon. Police are investigating the incident as an unattended death. It is an active investigation with police tape around the area the body was found. KVRR will bring you more information as it becomes available…

Fargo Park District selects Dave Leker as Executive Director

FARGO, N.D. – A familiar face has been chosen to run the Fargo Park District. The board voted unanimously to promote Interim Executive Director Dave Leker over four other finalists. He’s been in charge since Joel Vettel resigned in July. The board considered feedback on each person up for the job from staff, key stakeholders and the public. Leker was…

Woman Accused of Murdering 15-year-old Arrested in Grand Forks County

The incident is still under investigation.

NORTHWOOD, N.D.–A Northwood woman was arrested after a 15-year-old boy died from a gun shot wound on Sunday. Authorities responded to a Northwood residence at approximately 9:40 p.m. for reports that an individual had been shot. When officers arrived they performed lifesaving measures, but the boy did not survive. 32-old Samantha Wilson was arrested at the scene for suspicion of…

JANUARY FLOOD OUTLOOK

…RED RIVER BASIN OUTLOOK FOR RIVER FLOOD POTENTIAL… FROM THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE This outlook covers the Red River of the North and its Minnesota and North Dakota tributaries. …HIGH RISK OF MAJOR FLOODING THIS SPRING ALONG THE MAINSTEM RED RIVER WITH WIDESPREAD MINOR TO MODERATE FLOODING ALONG THE TRIBUTARIES… This outlook covers the period from January 27, 2020 to…

NDSU football championship trophies make appearance at Scheels

Bison fans got photos with the trophies and met with coaches

FARGO, N.D. — Bison football fans got to see the team’s prized possessions in person. All eight NCAA championship trophies were on display at the Scheels on 45th Street in Fargo. People were able to take pictures with the trophies and meet NDSU football coaches, including Head Coach Matt Entz. For one fan who’s been to all eight championships, being…