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Landon's Light 3 on 3
Community, Local News, North Dakota News

Landon’s Light Brings Back 3-on-3 Tournament for Sixth Installment

This year's tournament brought in a record 78 registered teams and a brand-new division for second grade hoopers.
Gabriel Ostler,

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – One of the largest youth basketball tournaments in the region returned for its sixth installment this year, continuing to raise money and awareness for a local nonprofit. The annual 3-on-3 tournament hosted by Landon’s Light once again took place at Liberty Middle School in West Fargo. 78 teams signed up, an increase from last year,…

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Community, Local News, Minnesota News, Moorhead, North Dakota News

Protests Continue in Moorhead

The action was originally planned to express disapproval over the Trump administration's actions in Venezuela, but took on a different tone after the killing of Renee Good in Minneapolis.
Gabriel Ostler,

MOORHEAD, MN (KVRR) – One day after a similar protest took over 24th Avenue South in Moorhead, thousands crowded the Veterans Memorial Bridge linking North Dakota and Minnesota to express their displeasure over the actions of ICE agents in Minneapolis. This protest, hosted by Red River United Indivisible, began around 1:00 P.M. and featured signs mourning the passing of 37-year-old…
Crime, Local News, North Dakota News

Red River SWAT Team Assists With Warrant

UPDATE: The Fargo Police Department says the warrant was served to help search for missing person 24-year-old Isadora Wengel. The detained individual was released without charge.
Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The Fargo Police Department has issued a release regarding some law enforcement actions that took place in the evening of January 9. The FPD says they served a search warrant to a residence in the 4400 block of Calico Drive South just after 6:00 P.M. The Red River SWAT team was on hand to assist. They…

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Health, Local News, North Dakota News, Politics / Elections

North Dakota officials celebrate being among big winners in federal rural health funding

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U.S. Sen. John Hoeven, R-N.D., discusses the $199 million awarded to North Dakota from the federal government as part of the Rural Health Transformation Program. At left is Gov. Kelly Armstrong and at right is Interim Health and Human Services Commissioner Pat Traynor. (Photo by Mary Steurer/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK (North Dakota Monitor) — North Dakota U.S. Sen. John Hoeven and…
Local News, North Dakota News, Politics / Elections

Jahner seeks 2nd term as Cass County sheriff

KVRR Staff,

FARGO (KVRR/KFGO) – Cass County Sheriff Jesse Jahner is running for another term. Jahner is completing his second, four-year term. Jahner, a long-time deputy who succeeded Sheriff Paul Laney, says he’s deeply honored and grateful to serve the community as sheriff. If reelected, he says he’d continue to build upon a foundation of forward-thinking leadership, foster collaboration and provide a…

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Powerline developers ask North Dakota agency to trump local ordinances

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Jason Weiers, right, of Otter Tail Power, testifies Jan. 8, 2025, before the North Dakota Public Service Commission on a powerline siting permit. At left is PSC chair Randy Christmann. (Photo by Mary Steurer/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK (North Dakota Monitor) — Two power companies are asking the North Dakota Public Service Commission to make a determination that some local zoning ordinances…

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Local News, North Dakota News, Politics / Elections

New North Dakota effort seeks to prevent child sexual exploitation, support survivors

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Greg Kasowski, executive director at Children’s Advocacy Centers of North Dakota, announces a new initiative to raise awareness about child abuse and exploitation at a Jan. 8, 2026, press conference. (Mary Steurer/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — Six victim advocacy groups announced Thursday a new initiative to help the public better protect kids in response to several high-profile…

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Local News, North Dakota News

Committee advances security measures for North Dakota lawmakers facing ‘a different world’

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Col. Daniel Haugen and Lt. Jenna Clawson Huibregtse, North Dakota Highway Patrol, gave lawmakers a confidential briefing on capitol and personal security during a committee meeting on Jan. 8, 2026. (Photo by Jacob Orledge/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — The North Dakota Legislature is taking steps to improve security for its members, including removing requirements in state law…