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ND lawmaker who died last month remembered for marching with Martin Luther King, Jr.

January 19, 2026

TJ Nelson,

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — A North Dakota man who marched with Martin Luther King Jr. is also being remembered. The family of Byron Knutson waited until the week leading up to the MLK holiday to announce his death. The Democrat and former North Dakota Insurance and Labor Commissioner died last month in Bismarck at 96. Knutson grew up in Benson…

Plans to reconstruct a section of 13th Avenue South in West Fargo projected to cost $30 million

January 19, 2026

KVRR Staff,

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — West Fargo City Commission is getting a look at a plan to reconstruct a section of highly traveled 13th Avenue South that will cost $30 million. City engineers plan to submit a Surface Transportation Block Grant application for partial funding. The plan is to reconstruct the roadway and replace the storm sewer system between Sheyenne…

Democrat Trygve Hammer announces second run for U.S. House of Representatives in ND

January 19, 2026

TJ Nelson,

MINOT, N.D. (KVRR) — The Democrat who lost to Julie Fedorchak for North Dakota’s lone U.S. House seat in 2024 is running against her again. In his campaign release, Trygve Hammer said, “Right now we have no voice in Congress”. Hammer is a retired Marine, former educator and oil field roughneck and current political columnist. He says the issues they…

Sekou Sirleaf Chair Of The Fargo Human Rights Commission Leads The Commission Meeting Last Thursday At Fargo City Hall

Fargo Human Rights Commission members look for solution as city dissolves diversity efforts

January 19, 2026

KVRR Staff,

Sekou Sirleaf, chair of the Fargo Human Rights Commission, leads a working session Jan. 15, 2026, at Fargo City Hall. Sirleaf said recent decisions by Fargo leaders don’t reflect the city’s diversity. (Photo by W. Scott Olsen/For the North Dakota Monitor)FARGO — (North Dakota Monitor) North Dakota’s largest city is not sponsoring a Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration this…

Board approves $1.3 million in state investment employee bonuses

January 19, 2026

KVRR Staff,

Sen. Jerry Klein, R-Fessenden, listens to a presentation during a Jan. 16, 2026, State Investment Board meeting. Pictured at left is State Treasurer Thomas Beadle and at right, Rep. Glenn Bosch, R-Bismarck. (Photo by Mary Steurer/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — The State Investment Board on Friday approved about $1.3 million in performance bonuses to 12 Retirement and…

Driver charged after going 104 mph on closed I-29

January 19, 2026

KVRR Staff,

FARGO (KVRR-KFGO) – A driver has been charged and fined after going more than 100 miles per hour on a closed interstate during Sunday’s snow storm. The North Dakota Highway Patrol says Interstate-29 was closed due to blizzard conditions and low visibility when a trooper stopped a driver going 104 mph in an 80 mph zone. The driver was issued…

Man seen pointing a gun at people in south Fargo is arrested for terrorizing

January 18, 2026

KVRR Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A man seen pointing a gun at people in the 2100 block of 17th Street South in Fargo this morning is in custody. Police were called to the area around 10:50 a.m. and established a perimeter to contain the man. After about one hour, 62-year-old Kevin Byzewski of Fargo was taken into custody without incident. Byzewski…

15th Annual Davies Swim A Thon Raises Money For Matthew's Voice

Fargo Davies Holds 15th Annual Swim-a-Thon

The program has held the event every year since its inception, inspired by coach Jen Johnson's dedication to community service.

January 18, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Any swimmer will tell you how reluctant they are to first jump in the water – especially on a Saturday, when they’d rather be home on the couch than swimming eleven thousand yards. The Saturday of January 18, though, isn’t any ordinary practice. It’s the Eagles’ annual Swim-a-Thon – a fundraiser that benefits a different local…

Winter Classic Brings Soccer Action to Fargo-Moorhead

The tournament has been hosted by Tri-City United for many years, but they say adding the Fargo Parks Sports Center as one of the venues has really improved the experience.

January 18, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Yet another athletic spectacle took over three venues in the Fargo-Moorhead area this weekend. The Winter Classic soccer tournament, hosted by Tri-City united, brought in 197 teams with 2500 players from the Dakotas and Minnesota. They played fast-paced 5-on-5 games from Friday to Sunday on TCU’s home turf, the Rustad Recreation Center, and the Fargo Parks…

Two Adults, One Infant Seriously Injured in Fargo T-bone Crash

The North Dakota Highway Patrol says road conditions could have played a role in the crash, though it is still under investigation.

January 18, 2026

Gabriel Ostler, KVRR Staff,

UPDATE 01-20-26 : Names are released the driver of the SUV is 40-year-old William Wah of Fargo. He was not injured and is under investigation. His passengers, 28-year-old Miatta Hill and a 5-month old infant both of Fargo, have serious injuries. The driver of the other vehicle, 24-year-old Shelby Schmalz of Fargo, also has serious injuries. FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) –…