North Dakota News

Carrington Police capture escaped prisoner with help from multiple agencies

CARRINTON, N.D. (KVRR-KFGO) – Carrington Police, working with other law enforcement agencies, arrested 32-year-old Kyle Maez-Schaak. He was wanted for escaping the Grand Forks Correctional Center and on multiple warrants in other counties including Cass, Grand Forks, Foster, and Benson. His escape from the Correctional Center prompted a multi-agency search. According to law enforcement, Maez-Schaak was last known in the…

6 boys rescued after boat capsizes in northern Minnesota

WALKER, Minn. (KVRR-KFGO) – Six boys were rescued early Sunday morning after their boat capsized while they were duck hunting in northern Minnesota. The Cass County Sheriff’s Office says the boys’ boat capsized in Boy Bay of Leech Lake near the Boy River around 5:30. One of the boys was able to call 9-1-1 and a Department of Natural Resources…

North Dakota gas prices continue to drop

FARGO (KVRR-Prairie Public) – The average price of gasoline dropped six cents per gallon in North Dakota last week. GasBuddy.com says the average is now $2.94. That’s 8 cents lower than a month ago, and 46 cents lower than a year ago. The cheapest gas in North Dakota is priced at $2.66 per gallon. The most expensive was priced at $3.21…

Wishek Sausage stars at Pride of Dakota in Fargo

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The annual Pride of Dakota show at the Scheels Arena is always a big hit for the customers and the vendors. “The Fargo area has always been really good to us, and really supportive of Pride of Dakota, and really supportive of local businesses.” “As of 4 O’clock today, we’ve had over 12,000 people walk through…

Local musicians honor the legacy of John Prine

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Local musicians gathered at the Fargo Theatre Sunday to pay tribute to a music legend. Country-folk singer John Prine passed away in 2020, and now local acts are getting together to play his music that they grew up with. The show featured local artists Jesse Veeder, Gina Powers, The Radio Stars Band and many more. Many…

Holland’s classes help welcome in winter holiday season

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – As winter approaches, Holland’s Home and Garden in downtown Fargo is offering up classes on seasonal decor. They are offering multiple classes on decorative Tree Tops to brighten up your porch during the gray winter months. The tree tops are all sustainably sourced in Northern Minnesota, and come with a pot, ribbon and other decorations. The…

Steve D. Scheel To Receive Theodore Roosevelt Rough Rider Award on November 26 at SCHEELS

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Board chairman emeritus of SCHEELS, Steve D. Scheel, will be getting the Rough Rider award in just a couple of weeks. It is North Dakota’s highest honor for its citizens and will be presented by Gov. Doug Burgum. The award is named for our 26th President Theodore Roosevelt. The ceremony will take place at 8 a.m….