FARGO, ND — A family is asking for prayers and birthday cards for a young boy going through a second cancer fight. KVRR first brought you the story of 6-year-old Grantley Johnson last October. A benefit was held for Grantley and his family after he was diagnosed with acute myeloblastic leukemia. After months of treatment he beat the cancer. But…
SARGENT CO., ND — A Cayuga, North Dakota man is out of jail after putting up 5-thousand dollars bond after his arrest for child pornography. 38-year-old Darrel Pherson is facing felony charges of having child porn and promoting a sexual performance by a minor. Sargent County Sheriff Travis Paeper says Pherson’s home was searched late last month as part of…
WEST FARGO, N.D. — It’s a gloomy beginning for the Red River Valley Fair, but despite the chance of thunderstorms, officials say the fair will go on as planned, and there is no need for safety concerns. And, if you’re one of the fair-goers willing to brave a little bit of rain, you may be daring enough to try some…
NORTH DAKOTA – The Blues face a big fine for improperly denying some claims and not reporting suspected cases of fraud. North Dakota’s Insurance Department has fined Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota $125,000. Insurance Commissioner Jon Godfread says the 16-month investigation focused largely on mental health and substance abuse claims. He says some of the claims were improperly…
FARGO, N.D. – A man accused of playing a major role in a deadly international fentanyl trafficking operation has signed a federal plea agreement in North Dakota. Daniel Vivas Ceron will plead guilty to three counts, including conspiracy to import controlled substances resulting in serious bodily injury and death. He faces life in prison. The Colombian national allegedly ran his…
Due to inclement weather the Carnival at the Red River Valley Fairgrounds will not open until 3pm. Tuesday’s $15 unlimited Daily ride wristbands can be purchased starting at 1pm. Those who have Mega Passes can come get their wristbands starting at 11am. To learn more about the Red River Valley Fair lineup, ticket prices, entertainment, events and activities online at redrivervalleyfair.com….
FARGO, N.D. – Being an astronaut, it takes a lot of work. A group of future space cadets are learning what it takes to reach for the stars. Three, two, one, blastoff! Kids at the Little Squirt Training Academy at Fargo’s Dr. James Carlson Library are training for space exploration. Kids at the astronaut camp are learning important lessons on…
FARGO, N.D. — A pancreatic cancer research symposium at NDSU connects students to researchers across the country to help find more innovative ways to treat the disease. Researchers say 85 percent of tumors in cancer patients are solid which is why they can be so hard to treat. NDSU graduate student Matthew Confeld is taking a different approach to finding…
North Dakota’s first and only billionaire Gary Tharaldson shares his secrets on being successful in business. “I developed a real positive attitude about things and trying to be the best you can be. I’ve always shared the wealth with my employees. That’s probably the best thing I ever did and it made my company much greater.” The former high school…
FARGO, N.D. – Attorneys for an alleged sexual assault survivor say the Fargo Diocese told them “it was her fault” after coming forward. The law firms of Bradshaw and Bryant and O’Keeffe O’Brien Lyson Foss will hold a press conference Thursday, July 11 in Fargo. They claim Father Michael Wright abused someone at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Belcourt, North…
