North Dakota News

Change to short-term rental ordinance in West Fargo tabled, committee started to research the topic

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — City commissioners in West Fargo vote to table the second reading of a new ordinance to restrict who can operate short-term rental properties. It would make primary residences the only ones eligible to be used as short-term rentals, leaving investment properties out of the equation. Commissioners decided to start a committee to look into the…

Correctional officer becomes inmate, accused of smuggling contraband into Grand Forks County Jail

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) –A Grand Forks County Jail correctional officer is accused of smuggling contraband into the jail. After an interview Monday with Grand Forks County Sheriff’s Office and North Dakota BCI, Juan Lopez was arrested for delivery of an electronic device to an inmate, and booked into the jail as an inmate. After he was arrested, a search of…

Essentia Health offering walk-in sports physical blitzes in June and July

Essentia HealthFARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Essentia Health is already looking ahead to the next sports season and wants to help prepare student athletes. They are planning several walk-in sports physical blitzes in June and July. Blitzes will be held at the Essentia Health-West Fargo Clinic, located at 1401 13th Ave. E., and the Essentia Health-52nd Ave. Clinic, located at 4110 51st Ave….

The Blenders prepare for final Holiday Soul Tour this December

The Blenders/FacebookFARGO, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — This will be your last to catch a holiday show by “The Blenders”. The Fargo formed band says this December’s Holiday Soul Tour will be its last, although the band is not breaking up or quitting altogether. The members expect to perform from time to time with shows and private events. The band has performed…

Police say accidental discharge of a handgun injured one person in Grand Forks apartment

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) —  One person has non life-threatening injuries after being accidentally shot in a Grand Forks apartment. Police were called to 4265 5th Avenue North just before two a.m. They talked to several witnesses in the apartment at the time and determined that it was an accidental discharge from a handgun. Police seized the weapon. The person…

‘No Kings’ Protest Goes on in Fargo Despite Minnesota Attacks

State Senator Tim Mathern attended, saying it was important to stay strong and not give in to fear.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The area in front of Fargo City hall stretching towards the convention center and library began to fill at around noon on June 14, and only grew as the day wore on. Organizers estimate over 3,000 people showed up to voice their discontent with Donald Trump’s birthday celebration and his administration’s policies. Plenty planned to gather…

Celebrating Father’s Day in the F-M Area

There were plenty of great deals for Dad if you knew where to look.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR)- It is Father’s Day, and many businesses in the region offering special promotions to help families celebrate the dads in their lives. Junkyard Brewing Company in West Fargo teamed up with Sandy’s Donuts for a giveaway. Each dad that stopped in for a drink also received a free donut. They said it was a natural partnership, with…