North Dakota News

Juvenile charged following Grand Forks pursuit

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — A juvenile is charged after leading authorities on a pursuit. Around 6:30 p.m., an officer attempted to pull over a vehicle for erratic driving near 1300 South Washington Street. The vehicle fled at a high-rate of speed. A Grand Forks County Sheriffs Deputy used a PIT maneuver near 2600 17th Avenue South to stop the…

SNAP Benefits Returning to North Dakota Soon

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — North Dakota Health and Human Services says they are taking immediate steps to ensure households receive their full or remaining November Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or SNAP benefits. Households that received a partial SNAP benefit on November 7 will be issued the remaining amount. Those that did not receive any benefit on November 7 will receive…

North Dakota State University Named College of Distinction for 2025-26

University staff say they're especially proud of their recent progress in the areas of career development and educational opportunity for those in the military.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – North Dakota State University prides itself on a great many things – be it the on-field success of the Bison, the accomplishments of its alumni, or the campus atmosphere they’ve cultivated. Now, they have one more feather to stick in their collective cap. “This really is a celebration of all the work and the commitment we…

Law enforcement officers injured, man arrested in domestic violence call

JAMESTOWN, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — Two Jamestown Police officers and a Stutsman County Sheriff’s Deputy were injured while responding to a domestic violence report. Dylan Biloff, 38, was arrested on suspicion of three felony counts of assaulting a peace officer, preventing arrest and disorderly conduct. A woman called 911 around 8 p.m. Wednesday, saying a man was trying to physically harm…

Baesler announces last day as North Dakota School Superintendent

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR-KFGO) – North Dakota School Superintendent Kirsten Baesler’s last day on the job will be Nov. 24. Baesler is leaving the office to become the Assistant Secretary for Elementary and Secondary Education for the U.S. Department of Education. She was nominated in February and confirmed by the Senate last month. The move was delayed due to the federal…

Prairie Rose leads list of five finalists as Charlie Kirk is voted out of the running for new Fargo elementary name

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo School Board has narrowed down its list of 29 possible names for the new northside elementary school to just five. They include Unity with 170 votes, Martin Luther King, Jr. with 170 votes, North Star with 186 votes, Horace Mann with 200 votes and the top vote getter is Prairie Rose with 208. People spoke…

House passes funding bill to end longest government shutdown

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House passed a bill to end the nation’s longest government shutdown, sending the measure to President Donald Trump for his signature after a historic 43-day funding lapse that saw federal workers go without multiple paychecks, travelers stranded at airports and people lining up at food banks to get a meal for their families. House lawmakers made…

$9+ Box of Cereal Causes Shoppers to Question Rising Prices

Those representing farmers say that their side is certainly not the one making significant profit.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – “One of the things that was brought out was the 9 dollar and 29 cent box of Wheaties,” said Dan Wogsland, former executive director of the North Dakota Grain Growers Association. “Out of that 9 dollars and 29 cents, only 17 cents goes to the farmer.” The price of that cereal is sure turning the heads…

City Commission Considers Excluding Public Comment Portion from Broadcasts

Three city commissioners who spoke with KVRR News said they were not warned about Mahoney's decision in advance, and indicated they oppose the decision.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The Fargo City Commission appears willing to discuss a change-of-course to a policy announced by Mayor Tim Mahoney to discontinue livestreaming public comments during city commission meetings. Mahoney made the announcement that the city would stop including that portion in its live broadcasts of meetings. The public comment section would still exist, it just wouldn’t be…