North Dakota News

Bills For Fighting Flood In Fargo Could Top $1 Million

The costs not covered by FEMA will have to come out of the general fund

FARGO, ND — Not all the bills are in yet, but Fargo’s share of costs for this year’s flood fight is likely to top $1 million. Mayor Tim Mahoney says the city is counting on a federal disaster declaration that would cover 75% of those costs. Mahoney said “many might say that’s not a lot of money but it is.” The…

Semi Driver And Passenger Rescued After Going Around Flood Barricade

It happened along on County Highway 8 near Galchutt

RICHLAND CO., ND — The driver of a semi was cited after he ended up in floodwaters in Richland County. The driver and a passenger were rescued by boat. It happened along on County Highway 8 near Galchutt. Sheriff Larry Leshovsky says the driver went around a barricade and got stuck. He says the water level of the Wild Rice River…

Fargo Park District Prepares Golf Courses For Another Season

Moorhead To Open Two Courses Over The Weekend

FARGO, ND — Fargo Park District is ready to open some select driving ranges and public golf courses. Osgood Driving Range will open on Friday at noon. The golf course is opening at noon next Thursday. Rose Creek Driving Range and 9-holes of the golf course will open at noon on Wednesday. Prairiewood Public Golf Course will open next Thursday at…

Former “Studs to Rugs” Owner Barred From Doing Business In North Dakota

Tim Rosene, Owner of Studs to RugsBISMARCK, ND (KFGO) –  Former Fargo contractor and business owner Timothy Rosene, is barred from doing business in North Dakota for at least the next five years, announced Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem. In October, 2017, the Attorney General’s Consumer Protection division initiated an investigation of Rosene, doing business as Studs to Rugs, Inc., after…

Man Fatally Shot By Law Enforcement In Coon Rapids

Authorities say a Coon Rapids officer was conducting the stop about 1:30 a.m.

COON RAPIDS, Minn. – Anoka County sheriff’s officials say a man has been fatally shot by law enforcement following a traffic stop in Coon Rapids. Authorities say a Coon Rapids officer was conducting the stop about 1:30 a.m. Thursday, when a male suspect fled on foot and fired shots at the officer. Multiple agencies responded, including sheriff’s deputies, and found…

Attorney General Barr Says Mueller Probe Did Not Establish Trump Coordination With Russia

Lawyers for President Donald Trump reviewed the final redacted version of special counsel Robert Mueller's report before its public release.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Attorney General William Barr says he will give Congress a redacted copy of special counsel Robert Mueller’s investigative report at 11 a.m. He told reporters at the Justice Department that he would transmit to Congress copies of the public version of Mueller’s investigation into Russian interference during the 2016 election and President Donald Trump’s campaign. Democrats complained…

Vikings Schedule Includes 10 Games On KVRR/FOX

September 26, Carson Wentz and the Philadelphia Eagles face the Green Bay Packers on FOX Thursday Night Football.

MINNEAPOLIS, MN — The National Football League released the regular season schedule for the 2019 season on Wednesday. The Minnesota Vikings opens the year against the Atlanta Falcons on September 8 on KVRR/FOX from U.S. Bank Stadium at noon. Minnesota will host Carson Wentz and the Philadelphia Eagles on October 13 and former Vikings All-Pro running back Adrian Peterson returns…

Cass County Officials Fight F-M Flood Diversion Project Budget Gap

The legislature's proposal is $120 million short of what the county needs

REED TOWNSHIP, N.D. — The North Dakota Legislature is facing backlash after proposing an F-M diversion budget that’s creating a funding gap. Lawmakers and Cass County Commissioners are concerned after the legislature shoots down their budget request of $870 million for the diversion project. The legislature’s proposal comes up $120 million short in state funding, which some officials believe is not…

Buffalo Wild Wings Teams Up with Boys and Girls Club for Community Day

The restaurant donates a percentage of sales, while guests can chip in as well

FARGO, N.D. — A Minneapolis-based restaurant chain teams up with a local nonprofit to help raise funds for charity. All three Buffalo Wild Wings locations in the F-M area are supporting the Boys and Girls Club of the Red River Valley for its annual Community Day. 10 percent of Wednesday’s total sales will be donated to the club as part of…

3G Ventures Warehouse in Grand Forks Destroyed After Fire

The cause of the fire is unknown

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — The 3G Ventures Warehouse is destroyed after a fire. Around 9:00 Tuesday night, a passerby reported a fire coming from the warehouse. The 10,000 square foot steel building across from the North Dakota Mill and Elevator is now a collapsed pile of materials that may be impossible to sort through. It took firefighters an hour and a…