FARGO, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — Cass County Commissioner Joel Vettel says several people have asked him to consider a run for mayor of Fargo, and he’s thinking about the race. He doesn’t have a firm timetable for making a decision, but says it would likely be fairly soon. Vettel spent 17 years with Fargo Police and is now with Sanford Health….
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — It’s a done deal in Grand Forks. Representatives from Agristo, a Belgium based potato company, and city officials have signed a development agreement. Agristo is expected to break ground on their first North American facility on the north side of Grand Forks later this year and begin construction in 2026. Production at the $450 million…
BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — North Dakota won’t see any charter schools open this year, but state education officials are busy behind the scenes laying the groundwork for next year. Lawmakers passed Senate Bill 2241 during the 2025 session that authorized public charter schools in North Dakota, leaving South Dakota, Nebraska and Vermont as the only states without a…
Americans line up to shake the hands of their Canadian neighbors on the U.S.-Canada border at the International Peace Garden on Aug. 9, 2025. (Photo by Mary Steurer/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — Border crossings for personal vehicles into North Dakota from Canada were down about 30% for the first half of this year compared to 2024 —…
Fargo, N.D. (KVRR) — With an open election for mayor in Fargo, the race is starting to heat up to replace Dr. Tim Mahoney, and one young candidate is throwing his hat into the ring. Jake Coulter is a 20-year-old Army National Guardsman who is looking to bring big changes to the city. Among his proposals are raising the ticket…
WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Bonanzaville is no stranger to historical reenactments. The replica village, overseen by the Cass County, North Dakota, Historical Society, draws visitors from all over at all times of year. Pioneer Days, though, have that little extra special something that take them over the top. Whether it be the pedal pull, train rides, or lefse making…
Zoomies!FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The headline attraction of the event was a showdown between short-legged dog breeds to see who was the fastest – but you could also see furry friends of all shapes and sizes at Pup-A-Palooza. The one-of-a-kind event took place at the North Dakota Horse Park. The day got underway with a dog contest that had unique…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – A replica of one of the most famous relics in the history of mankind is on display at St. Mary’s Cathedral in downtown Fargo. This is an enhanced and enlarged version of the Shroud of Turin. In the church’s basement, there is an extensive exhibit set up, with informative displays about the stations of the cross…
FARGO, N.D. and MOORHEAD, MN – It was a weekend full of excitement, anticipation, and bittersweet goodbyes for parents and students in the F-M area. Following MSUM’s move-in day on Thursday, NDSU and Concordia followed suit on Saturday and Sunday. NDSU went first, on August 23. Students were given half-hour blocks in which to arrive so as to minimize congestion….
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Over the last year, the City of Fargo has been working to install fiber lines with two fiber-optic internet companies. The companies Gateway Fiber and Ubiquity Fiber are the two companies that are being offered to residents of Fargo. Currently, residents between 40th Avenue South and west of Interstate 29 may have started to see the…
