North Dakota News

Sheep visit KVRR for National Farm Animal Day

FARGO, ND – Wake up, Sheeple! It’s National Farm Animal Day and lovely lambs from NDSU joined our morning show to celebrate. They’re educational animals that they work with at the Animal Sciences Sheep Barn. The one-month-old twin ewe lambs and their two-year-old mom got a healthy helping of hay for breakfast. We’ll have more with an NDSU student who takes care…

Discussing property tax valuations at Fargo City Hall

FARGO, ND – Fargo homeowners and businesses were able to discuss their property tax valuation at the Fargo City Board of Equalization’s annual meeting Tuesday. North Dakota uses market value to assess property value. People using that information for tax purposes who feel their property’s value is unfair could explain why. “We’re trying to maintain a business. I want to stay…

Level III High Risk Sex Offender Moves to Grand Forks

Donald LeeGRAND FORKS, ND – A level III high risk sex offender has moved to Grand Forks. 52–year–old Donald Lee was convicted of raping a 15–year–old girl in 2014 and indecent exposure for masturbating in public in 1993. Both crimes happened Washington state. Lee is living at 2002 Dyke Avenue. He’s has been named a high risk level sex offender…

LIVE: Money Talks: Volatility on Wall Street

What's causing these wild swings, and what it means for your money.

It’s been a long time since we saw anything like these wild ups and downs in the financial sector. First, there are the whispers of a looming trade war with China over President Trump’s threats of up to $100 billion in tariffs and their possible retaliation on a host of American-made products including soybeans, pork and other specialties of North…

LIVE: Holy cow!!!! There’s a cow in the studio.

Learn all about dairy cows with the help of NDSU's Animal Science Program.

Mooove over, Emily and Adam — you’re about the share the camera and the studio with someone much, much cuter. It’s National Farm Animal Day, and we couldn’t think of a better way to learn all about the critters that much of the Red River Valley pour their heart and soul into than from the folks at the NDSU Animal…

Driver Cited After Semi-Van Crash in West Fargo

The highway patrol says around 1:30 a.m., a semi was eastbound near the Veteran's Blvd exit when the driver failed to noticed a slower van directly in front of it.

West Fargo, N.D. (KFGO) – A 27-year-old Michigan man was cited for care required and following too close after a crash on eastbound I-94 in West Fargo early Tuesday morning. The highway patrol says around 1:30 a.m., a semi was eastbound near the Veteran’s Blvd exit when the driver failed to noticed a slower van directly in front of it….

Health Department tells Local Brewing Company ‘No Dogs Allowed’

Within North Dakota, these places are considered food establishments, but brewers argue it is almost impossible to contaminate beer

MAPLETON, N.D. — Many breweries throughout the country are pet friendly, but the Department of Health says establishments in North Dakota have different rules. This change is affecting businesses in our area. Those who are looking to kick back and enjoy a cold one usually have something in common… “You get people from all walks of life in the community,”…

High School Students are Fishing for a Cure

Students are dipping in their fishing rods hoping to pull out some cancer research funds ahead of Relay for Life

FARGO, ND – Students are dipping in their fishing rods hoping to pull out some cancer research funds. In preparation for Relay for Life on Friday April 13th, students at Fargo North High School went fishing for a cure, using magnetic rods to fish out a prize. During the school lunch periods, kids donated $1.00, casted the lure into a…

American Red Cross Gets Ready to “Sound the Alarm” For Fire Safety In The Metro

They will install hundreds of smoke alarms for free on April 28

FARGO, N.D. — The American Red Cross Dakotas Region will “Sound the Alarm” on fire safety with local fire departments on April 28. Tonight, the organization presented their campaign to the Fargo City Commission. A person has less than two minutes on average to get out of their home during a fire before it can become life–threatening. And it only takes…

ND oil patch hiring is on the rise

If you’re looking for a job, a recent report shows jobs are steadily increasing in the oil patch. Job Service North Dakota found that job openings in Divide, McKenzie and Williams counties were at their highest level last month since July 2015. The three counties have a significant need for health care professionals and teachers. But that’s not all. More…