North Dakota News

LIVE: Superbowl Hits and Misses

We've tapped the MVP of advertising in the region to break down who scored in Superbowl ads.

They’re some of the spendiest, splashiest ads we’ll see all year… and in some cases, for years to come. Super Bowl ads are a multi-billion dollar industry that can, when well-crafted, have a major influence on not just America’s pocketbooks, but America’s cultural dialogue as well. This year’s  lineup is no exception. From the soft-sell emotional impact of Google’s “Loretta,”…

Guns N’ Roses Headed To Fargo This Summer

The legendary rock band will play the Fargodome on Sunday, August 23, 2020.

FARGO, ND – Rock and roll legends Guns N’ Roses announced North American dates as part of their epic 2020 worldwide stadium tour this summer. The powerhouse performers will bring their uninhibited signature sound and dominance to millions of fans across the globe starting this March in Mexico City. The colossal Guns N’ Roses 2020 Tour will land at the…

UPDATE: Double Amputee Within 14 Months Prepares To Finally Return Home

"I know that God will take care of us and we do what we can to move forward," said Wendy Lee of Badger, Minnesota

ROSEAU, Minn. —  We have a quick update to a story we brought last Super Bowl Sunday on KVRR: Wendy Lee is finally going home! In case you missed her incredible story, the rural Badger, Minnesota woman had two leg amputations within 14 months. One was caused by a break in her foot in 2018 that became infected and spread. The…

West Fargo VFW Hosts Super Bowl Party

Fans cheered on the Chiefs and 49ers in Super Bowl 54

WEST FARGO, N.D. — People packed into West Fargo’s VFW to watch the biggest Sunday night in sports television. Eric Jorgenson, who helps keep the place running on such a busy night, says it takes a lot of work. “So as you can see a brand new building, doesn’t look like your average VFW, we changed our liquor license back…

The North Dakota Farm Bureau Hosts Its Annual Farm And Ranch Conference

A farmer in the area spoke about why it's important to have events like this in the region.

MOORHEAD, Minn- The NDFB brings young farmers and ranchers from across the state to connect and discuss trade, tariffs and crops. “We try to bring everybody together to have some fun and to network and learn some more about agriculture and leadership,” says Joy Bailey, the Coordinator at NDFB . Paul Subart has been coming to the Farm and Ranch…

Fargo Police asks for public’s help finding missing teenager

13-year-old Christian Balderston is missing

FARGO, N.D. — The Fargo Police Department is looking for information regarding a missing teenager in Fargo. 13-year-old Christian Balderston is 5’9″ and 160 lbs. He was last seen wearing blue jeans, white Nike hightops, a red Champion hoodie and black Pittsburg Steelers cap. Contact Red River Valley Regional Dispatch at 701-235-4493 if you have information regarding his whereabouts. Categories:…

Woman arrested after police say she stabbed a man in the chest

The extent of the man's injuries are unknown

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — 31-year-old Christine Jones is charged with Aggravated Assault after police say she stabbed a man in the chest with a knife Saturday morning in Grand Forks. It happened at the 2000 block of Dyke Ave. Officers located Jones at the 100 block of Cottonwood. Authorities say the man knew Jones. The man was transported to Altru…

Former UND Hockey Player Announces Run For Mayor In Grand Forks

Mayor Brown has been in office since 2000

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — A former NHL and UND Hockey player is throwing his hat into the race for mayor of Grand Forks. Brandon Bochenski announced he would try and replace Mayor Michael Brown Bochenski says he’s focused on helping grow the city he says has been stalling under Brown. He says he will put an excitement and a burst…

Community Mourns As Grand Forks Boy Is Laid To Rest

A Dessert Cabaret Fundraiser will be held Saturday night at 7 at Hope Lutheran Church with proceeds going to Borth's family to help with funeral costs.

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — The sounds of music fills the Immanuel Lutheran Church of Grand Forks, as 15 year old Jonah Borth is laid to rest. Those who came to knew Jonah say he had a big heart. “Pastor Daniel Voth” “Even if he had stood 7 feet tall his chest cavity would have been nothing but heart…. Love and…

Shelley Lenz launches campaign for ND Governor

NORTH DAKOTA – A veterinarian from western North Dakota is seeking the Democratic-NPL endorsement for governor. Shelley Lenz lives in Killdeer and Dickinson and has veterinary clinics in those cities. She previously served as a school board member in Killdeer. Lenz says she will be a voice for small businesses, families and communities she says are “getting squeezed as North…