Ray RuschelLITTLE FALLS, Minn. (KVRR/KFGO) – A former North Dakota State College of Science football player charged last week with raping an unconscious woman at his Wahpeton apartment is jailed in central Minnesota. Raymond Ruschel, 51, was booked into the Morrison County jail Tuesday. A Richland County, North Dakota District Court judge issued an arrest warrant for Ruschel May 29….
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — On any given day, Sandy’s already makes a lot of donuts. They have three locations across Fargo. They supply various gas stations across the FM metro. They make supply runs every day to parts of North Dakota and Minnesota to deliver their donuts, and National Donut Day has become a big deal. Except for the first…
LAMOURE COUNTY, N.D. (KVRR) — A North Dakota farmer is suing the federal government for violating the terms of a wetlands easement from years ago. Cody Peterson filed the lawsuit back in April claiming that the decades-old easement is not specific to the areas and labeling small depressions as part of a wetland. Peterson states in his case the Fish…
FARGO, N.D. – It’s been over two decades since Beyond Shelter, Incorporated started their work to develop affordable housing. 45 projects and 1,360 homes later, the nonprofit decided to focus on a different demographic for their next build – themselves. “We’re so excited,” said development director Christopher Miller. “It’s taken 25 years to get to this point of having our…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — In one week, people will be able to exchange their old U.S. flags for a brand new one free of charge. Scheels Home and Hardware is teaming up with the Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association for a flag exchange starting Thursday, June 12. People will be able to take their old and worn out flags and exchange…
FARGO, N.D. – The North Dakota Job Service held a specialized event designed to help those who might have particular struggles in finding employment. It’s called the Fair Chance Job Fair, and it took place at the job service location in Fargo on 32nd Street. The fair was designed to assist people that may have possible barriers to employment, such…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The Przewalski’s horse, or the Mongolian wild horse, is the last remaining wild horse species in the world. There are approximately 1,500 of these horses alive, and the Red River Zoo has made a home for two of them. “They are an amazing animal with just a beautiful story, so one of hope. One of hope,…
Fargo Park DistrictFARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Just in time for the summertime heat. The Fargo Park District announces the grand opening of Island Park Pool on Monday, June 16. A ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place at 11:30 a.m. and a public celebration from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. The grand opening event will feature a live DJ, giveaways, and free ice…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) –A selection committee is recommending Grand Forks Fire Chief Gary Lorenz for Fargo fire chief. The city launched a national search for a new chief in anticipation of Chief Steven Dirksen’s retirement on May 16. Three candidates were designated as finalists: Lorenz, Tim Binfet, and Craig Nelson. Binfet and Nelson are both division chiefs with the Fargo…
FARGO — In her nine years, Meeka the pit bull has survived enough challenges for a whole kennel full of dogs. She comes to us from Smiley’s Rescues in rural Polk County, Minnesota. Sid Williams, the rescue founder, was kind enough to drive her all the way in to Fargo to share her story. Meeka came in to the rescue…
