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NDSU Bison football team to visit White House, meet with Trump

March 21, 2025

Jim Monk,

WASHINGTON (KVRR) – The North Dakota State University Bison football team will visit the White House and meet with President Trump on April 9. Sen. John Hoeven says the team is being honored for winning the NCAA Division I FCS National Championship. “We are looking forward to honoring their achievements on April 9 with this visit to the White House,…

NDSU Farmhouse Fraternity Hosts 12th Annual Fish Fry In Remembrance of Fraternity Brother

March 21, 2025

Juliana Pelaez,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Trying to hold fast to your lenten promises? A North Dakota State University Fraternity Has Some Fish For You. The NDSU Farmhouse Fraternity is running its twelfth annual fish fry with proceeds supporting the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. The partnership with the organization started back in 2008 at the request of the undergraduate brother, John Ramine,…

Rep. Fedorchak announces tele-town hall March 25

March 21, 2025

KVRR Staff,

U.S. Rep. Julie Fedorchak speaks in the North Dakota Senate chamber on Feb. 18, 2025, as Lt. Gov Michelle Strinden presides over the session. (Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — Republican U.S. Rep. Julie Fedorchak announced she will hold a telephone town hall on Tuesday evening. The tele-town hall will begin at 6:30 p.m. Central Tuesday. Participants…

Bill seeks to strengthen North Dakota law against false political ads

March 21, 2025

KVRR Staff,

Sen. Sean Cleary, R-Bismarck, introduces a floor amendment on false political advertisements on March 19, 2025. (Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) —A bill that expands North Dakota law against false political advertisements via social media, text messages or phone calls passed the Senate on Wednesday. House Bill 1204, sponsored by Rep. Mike Schatz, R-New England, passed on…

EV charger fire in Scheels All Sports parking lot considered suspicious

March 21, 2025

KVRR Staff,

FARGO (KVRR-KFGO-AP) – Firefighters were called to an electrical box fire in the parking lot at Scheels All Sports on 45th Street S. around 3:15 a.m. Friday. “When we arrived, we actually found fire in the wood chips around the EV chargers in the southeast corner of the parking lot,” Battalion Chief Joe Mangin said. “The fire, right now, is…

Nichole Rice On Trial in G.F. For Murder of Roommate, Anita Knutson, In Minot in 2007

The prosecution is still in the midst of calling witnesses in an attempt to prove Rice's guilt.

March 20, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — Nichole Rice stands accused of murdering her roommate, Anita Knutson, in a fit of rage in their apartment near Minot State University back in 2007. The trial has been moved to Grand Forks, where the prosecution focuses on eliminating other suspects, saying only Rice had the motive and the opportunity, while the defense tries to…

Recall Effort Underway Against Valley City Mayor and Commissioners, Mayor Responds

March 20, 2025

KVRR Staff,

VALLEY CITY, N.D. (KVRR/NEWSDAKOTA 8pm UPDATE) — A recall effort is underway in Valley City to remove the mayor and all current city commissioners. The group behind the recall cites concerns over recent city projects and financial mismanagement. They say city leaders are pushing projects that taxpayers do not want and refuse to put the new Public Works Service Center…

North Dakota Business Women Are Spotlighted By Greater North Dakota Chamber

March 20, 2025

Juliana Pelaez,

FARGO (KVRR) — Greater North Dakota Chamber has released its third annual lists of “Women You Need Know” and “Women to Watch” in North Dakota business. The professionals are leaders in their fields, driving innovation, shaping industries, and making a lasting impact according to the chamber. The women are selected from various industries throughout the state. Each year the list…

Convention Center Project Committee To Tour Regional Convention Centers

March 20, 2025

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The Convention Center Project Committee is leaving Fargo City Hall and heading out of town. A two-day trip is planned for Monday and Tuesday to tour River’s Edge Convention Center in St. Cloud and Mayo Civic Center in Rochester. The group is tasked with developing a new convention center in Fargo after voters approved an increase…

Former Longtime Fargo Housing Authority Director Dies at 76

March 20, 2025

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The man who led Fargo Housing Authority for decades has died. Lynn Fundingsland died Tuesday at the age of 76. The Minot native was a Vietnam veteran and earned a masters degree from NDSU in community planning. He used that knowledge to direct public housing and redevelopment authorities in Becker County and then in Fargo. He…