North Dakota News

Park District Executive Director Joel Vettel Resigns, Interim Director Named

The resignation is effective immediately.

FARGO, N.D (KFGO) – Fargo Park District executive director Joel Vettel resigned from the job he’s held for nearly three years. The resignation is effective immediately. Sources tell KFGO News Vettel’s departure was the result of his management style and a “lack of confidence” from employees. One source said it was “not a good fit.” Vettel has had a high…

Another Pipeline Announces Expansion in North Dakota

It's the third announcement of a major pipeline project in the state over the past month.

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) _ Another pipeline could soon be carrying more Bakken oil out of North Dakota. It’s the third announcement of a major pipeline project in the state over the past month. The latest involves the Hiland Crude system. Its operator, Kinder Morgan, is evaluating just how much more capacity it will need based on the level of interest…

Police: Dogs Bite 2 Juveniles, 2 Adults in Williston

Officers were called on a report that the dogs had bitten four people.

WILLISTON, N.D.  – Police in Williston say a group of dogs bit two adults and two juveniles at a school. Officers were called Monday to Rickard Elementary School on a report that the dogs had bitten four people. The Williston Police Department and animal control officers investigated. A suspect from Williston was charged with failing to register as a kennel,…

14-Year-Old Girl Killed in Scooter Crash in Dickinson

Isabel Ann Obrien failed to yield at a stop sign and struck a semi on the passenger side.

DICKINSON, N.D.  – The North Dakota Highway Patrol says a 14-year-old girl on a motorized scooter was killed when she crashed into a semi in Dickinson. The patrol says the crash happened Monday near an Interstate 94 business loop intersection. Authorities say Isabel Ann Obrien, of South Heart, failed to yield at a stop sign and struck the semi on…

Minot Woman Drowns in Sheyenne River Near Fort Ransom

The Ramsey County Sheriff's Department is investigating.

FORT RANSOM, N.D. (KFGO) – A woman drowned over the weekend near Fort Ransom. Emergency crews responded to reports that two kayakers had tipped over in the Sheyenne River. Jeremy Finch, of Minot, made it to shore on his own. The second person, Nora Bailey, also of Minot, was unable to make it to shore. She was pulled from the…

Server Joins Lawsuit Against Restaurant Over Pregnancy

Davidson says she was fired just a few months after being hired in 2015 because she became pregnant.

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) _ A federal judge will allow a waitress who claims she was fired because of her pregnancy to join a lawsuit against a Bismarck restaurant. The judge decided Erica Davidson is within her rights to intervene in the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s lawsuit against the operator of 40 Steak & Seafood. The Bismarck Tribune reports the EEOC…

Local Fans Celebrate USA Win Over England 2-1 in Women’s World Cup Semi Finals

Fans all over the world tuned in to  see the red, white and blue take on the English

FARGO, N.D.–The USA Women’s Soccer team is headed to the  World  Cup   Final  and fans from all over are celebrating. Fans all over the world tuned in to  see the red, white and blue take on the English “Go team USA,” says super fan Jennifer Burnside. Some fans had just gotten back from watching  Team  USA team play Thailand and…

AAA’s Tow to Go Program Offers Safe Rides on the Fourth of July

It's important to plan ahead if you're going to be drinking

FARGO, N.D. –AAA can come to the rescue when your car breaks down, but on the Fourth of July, they can also help through the Tow to Go program if you’ve been drinking. If don’t have a plan to get home, you can call AAA, and they will send a tow truck to tow your car and drive you home….

Young Man Profiled On KVRR Local News Has Passed Away After 2-Year Cancer Fight

21-year-old Tyler "Ty" Robertson of Fargo died Sunday at home after battling glioblastoma

FARGO, ND — A young man KVRR featured last year who was battling cancer has passed away. 21-year-old Tyler “Ty” Robertson of Fargo died Sunday at home after battling glioblastoma, a type of cancer that can occur in the brain or spinal cord. Robertson was a 2016 graduate of West Fargo High School and he attended NDSU to study mechanical…

Christopher & Banks Celebrates Reopening in West Acres

It's expanded to add CJ Banks

FARGO, N.D. –Christopher and Banks is celebrating reopening at West Acres Mall and has expanded to add CJ Banks. CJ Banks focuses on plus sizes while Christopher and Banks has more petite sizes. All the sizes used to be in one store. The manager says the two-store layout gives shoppers more options. People lined up over the weekend to see…