North Dakota News

Making a Splash at the Red River Zoo

The Red River Zoo hosts Dunk Tank Fundraiser

FARGO, N.D. — A fundraiser at the zoo makes a big splash. The Red River Zoo in Fargo recruited volunteers to take the plunge in the dunk tank. KVRR’s own Molly Fontaine who works behind the scenes even got in on the action. Nearly a dozen volunteers raised money before the big event. Kids at the zoo got to take…

Fargo Post 2 Championship Game Postponed Due To Rain

Playing In Shelby, North Carolina

SHELBY, N.C. — Fargo Post 2 was leading 2-1 in the American Legion World Series Championship game when the skies opened up once again. Play is expected to resume Wednesday morning at 10 a.m. Eastern Time.  It will be broadcast on ESPNU. The 10:00 a.m. ET start time is tentative as of now. The time could change based off of…

Biting Into Summer’s Colorado Peaches Fundraiser

the Fargo West rotary club has put on the event for 26 years

FARGO, N.D. — Fargo West Rotary Club is biting into the sweetest part of summer with their Colorado Peaches Fundraiser. The 26th annual event is one of two big fundraisers the group puts on each year. Proceeds go to charities throughout the F–M area. Peaches were ordered in advance. In its first year, the fundraiser sold about 15–hundred lugs of…

The Reverend Katanga Will Not Face Child Misconduct Charges In Cass County

Police investigated a report that he had sexual contact with a child at St. Anne's and Joachim in Fargo several years ago

FARGO, N.D. — A priest who served a church in Fargo and three parishes in south-central North Dakota will not face child sexual misconduct charges, at least in Fargo. Cass County State’s Attorney’s Office has decided it doesn’t have a strong enough case to charge the Reverend Wenceslaus Katanga. Police investigated a report that he had sexual contact with a…

With Feud Over, University of North Dakota Donors Sign Contract Extension

School and Ralph Engelstad Arena officials announced Tuesday that the deal will run through September of 2030.

GRAND FORKS, N.D.–A major donor to the University of North Dakota who had threatened to withhold donations over a dispute with the former president has agreed to a 10-year contract extension with the school to operate the team’s hockey arena. School and Ralph Engelstad Arena officials announced Tuesday that the deal will run through September of 2030. Terms were not…

Cass County Sheriff’s Office to Conduct Sobriety Checkpoint

The checkpoint will take place at some point between Friday, August 23rd through Sunday, August 25th.

CASS COUNTY, N.D. –  The Cass County Sheriff’s Office, along with the Southeast Region of the North Dakota Highway Patrol and Essentia Health, will be conducting a sobriety checkpoint in Cass County. The checkpoint will take place at some point between Friday, August 23rd through Sunday, August 25th. The Cass County Sheriff’s office says the primary goal of a sobriety…

Update: Missing Girl Has Been Found

Hajar Kasem, age 14, is described as being 4’11’’, 110 pounds, brown eyes, and black hair.

Update: Hajar Kasem, was located in Moorhead and is safe. The Moorhead Police Department said several tips from the public led to a successful resolution to this case.   Moorhead, M.N.–The Moorhead Police Department is asking the public’s assistance in locating a juvenile female from Moorhead. Hajar Kasem, age 14, is described as being 4’11’’, 110 pounds, brown eyes, and…

North Dakota Highway Patrol Investigating Fatal Crash

The driver was ejected from the vehicle and pronounced dead at the scene.

Belfield, ND–The North Dakota Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash that occurred 15 miles north of Belfield, ND on Monday. The ND Highway Patrol reported a 1999 Ford was traveling Westbound on 21st St SW between 125th Ave. SW and 126th Ave. SW. The Ford drove off the north edge of the roadway. The driver turned back to the…

Calling for Action on Two-Year-Anniversary of Savanna Greywind’s Disappearance, Murder

Savanna's Act was blocked in the House in December

FARGO, N.D. — The memory of 22-year-old Savanna Greywind still lives on, as well as the pain that comes along with her tragic story. “My heart hurts a lot when I think of her and her family and that baby and the longing her spirit probably has for her daughter. And I never want to see that again for any…

Kids Get Free Haircuts at Josef’s School of Hair, Skin and Body

The "Kids for Cuts" event is in collaboration with the Salvation Army

FARGO, N.D. — School is almost back in session, which means parents are prepping their children’s backpacks and lunchboxes. But, the Salvation Army is helping get kids school–ready in a different way. Many say that if you look good, you feel good. “Hair is everything. No matter if you’re a male, female, child, adult, your hair makes your day,” said…