North Dakota News

The seventh annual Battle of the Badges begins

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — West Fargo Police and Fire departments kicked off their seventh annual Battle of the Badges Blood Drive. The event partnered with Vitalant, bringing together both departments for a friendly competition. Members of the public are invited to donate blood with their choice of which department they are donating for. Participants also have a chance to…

Jamestown teacher, volunteer firefighter accused of sexual relationship with student

Michael RomansJAMESTOWN, N.D. (KVRR) — A Jamestown teacher and volunteer firefighter has been arrested for corruption of a minor. Jamestown Police arrested 45-year-old Michael Romans. The teacher at Gussner Elementary allegedly had a sexual relationship with a Jamestown Public Schools student over the course of one to two years. Romans was booked into the Stutsman County Correctional Center while he…

Prochniak to run for Cass County Commission

WEST FARGO (KFGO/KVRR) – Former Cass County Emergency Manager and North Dakota Highway Patrol Superintendent, Jim Prochniak, announced he is running for Cass County Commission. “I’m excited to announce my candidacy for Cass County Commission, not only representing District 4, but all Cass County citizens.” Cass County District 4 largely includes the City of West Fargo. Prochniak says his emphasis…

North Dakota GOP 2026 State Convention set to be held in Minot

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — The North Dakota GOP State Convention has been set for this year. The republican party announced it will be in Minot from March 26 through the 29 at the North Dakota State Fairgrounds. Chairman Matthew Simon says “The NDGOP Convention is where party business is conducted, our platform is debated and refined, leadership is chosen, and…

Former North Dakota Governor Allen Olson dies at 87

Courtesy: International Joint CommissionBISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — Former North Dakota Governor Allen Olson has died. The republican served as attorney general from 1972 to 1980 before becoming the 28th governor from 1981 to 1984. He earned his undergraduate and law degrees from the University of North Dakota. When his term as governor ended in 1984, Olson returned to private practice…

Man arrested for armed robbery in Fargo

Timothy HamptonFARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A Fargo man is arrested for armed robbery after hitting up a business Saturday before noon. Police say staff called at 11:35 a.m. saying a man showing a pistol robbed them and took off running. It happened in the 2400 block of University Drive. After investigating, police arrested 60-year-old Timothy Hampton who was staying at…

Holiday week blizzard threatens travel in Dakotas, Minnesota

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — It’s another gust of snow traveling through parts of North Dakota and Minnesota. As both a Winter Weather Advisory and a blizzard warning stay in effect. “As those winds pick up, I think the latest report from Fargo is one or two inches. Which is going to be enough to probably lead to those blizzard conditions…