North Dakota News

Fall College & University Enrollment: Highest in 40 Years at NDSCS, Record Enrollment at VCSU

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Area colleges are seeing enrollment increases this fall with North Dakota State College of Science reporting its highest enrollment in over 40 years. The college has 3,367 students, a 7 .2% increase from last year. Its enrollment record was set in 1981 with 3,422 students. Valley City State University announcing it has set an enrollment record….

Utility Rates to Increase in West Fargo on January 1

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — People in West Fargo will see their utility rates increase by around $8 on average per month next year. The city commission has approved increases in water, sewer, forestry and vector control, and sanitation rates. The new rates will cover increasing costs, infrastructure and other projects, and will help build a reserve for future projects…

LIVE: Anime Fargo — The Return

FARGO –They’re the cosplaying, comic-collecting crowd that puts on one of the region’s most popular annual conventions. And this weekend, Anime Fargo is back bigger and better than ever. Event organizers are bringing in some brand-new guest speakers who star in some of your favorite anime shows and films. New for this year is also an entire area dedicated to…

LIVE: Taking Your Best Shot (at Staying Healthy)

FARGO — The start of flu season is lurking right around the corner and Sanford Health wants to be able to fight back. Sandford’s health care experts joined the Morning Show live in studio for an on-air shot in the arm — and for what they say is your best shot at staying healthy this fall and winter. Their first…

Moorhead Veteran Honored at Military Women’s Memorial During Honor Flight in D.C.

WASHINGTON, D.C. (KVRR) — During the time that most of the veterans on the Honor Flight served, women were not as common in the military. “When I joined, women were not all that common in the military. So it was a little difficult. The guys didn’t really care if we were there.” But many like Beth Olson from Moorhead still…

Local Veterans Tour A Number of War Memorials in D.C. on Second Day of Historic Trip

WASHINGTON, D.C. (KVRR) — Hundreds of local veterans have spent the day visiting war memorials in Washington, D.C. as part of an historic Honor Flight mission. KVRR’s Alex Bertsch and Eric Bolin are with the veterans and bringing us coverage from D.C. Monday, the honor flights visited U.S. Navy Memorial Plaza, U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial and made many other stops….

North Dakota Health Professionals Prepping For Winter Season

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Local health professionals came together to discuss preparations and recommendations on respiratory illnesses that impact people the most through the fall and winter period. “For North Dakota to become the healthiest state in the nation, it’s very important for all North Dakotan’s to be engaged. And making decisions that safeguard their health and improve their wellbeing….

City Leaders Want Public Input on Metro 2050: Future Transportation Plan For FM Metro

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Metro 2050 is out and leaders want to hear from you. It’s the latest 5-year update to the transportation plan by Fargo-Moorhead Metropolitan Council of Governments, or Metro COG. It will guide investments in transporation in the metro including walking, biking, car, transit, and freight. You can provide your input online or at two public input…