North Dakota News

Human Rights Commission granted permission to suspend meetings until after June election

Candidate for mayor and Human Rights Commission Chair Sekou SirleafFARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo’s Human Rights Commission is still uncertain what path to take next after the city voted in January for it to conclude its activities. City staff wanted Human Rights, Arts and Culture and Native American Commissions to conclude to reduce costs and the amount of staff time…

Top two convention center sites advanced by Fargo City Commission for financial vetting

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo City commissioners vote four to one to move forward with full financial vetting of the top two convention center sites including Brewhalla and Fargo Civic Center. Commissioner Dave Piepkorn was the sole vote against the motion and says there is no rush for the process. The top four sites were ranked and selected by the…

Fargo Police announce Davies High School student and Discovery Middle School student as design winners

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Two lucky officers with the Fargo Police Department will soon have their squad cars decked out in custom designs, created by Fargo students. Middle and high school students were invited to create the designs as part of a contest run by the department and Fargo Public Schools. The winners are eleventh-grader Kaj Naujokas from Davies and…

First responders learn how to handle cases of missing indigenous and trafficked persons

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Across the United States, more than half a million people go missing each year. And while the most common places are in larger populations, it can also occur in rural communities. “We have had human trafficking in rural communities, as well as urban cities. So realistically, it happens all across the state. So I think that’s…

Rep. Conmy to remain on primary ballot after her death, DEM-NPL cannot place name on June ballot

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — Rep. Liz Conmy will remain on the primary ballot in June and the District 11 Dem-NPL cannot place a new candidate on the ballot. That’s according to North Dakota Secretary of State Michael Howe. He says the removal of a candidate’s name after the withdrawal period passes is not allowable under statute. The ballot withdrawal date…

Awareness Walk for Huntington’s Disease

FARGO — There’s an awareness walk coming up this weekend that deals with a disease that steals mobility, memory and so much more from its victims. And chances are, it’ll hit you right at the time your life could be its busiest and most fruitful. It’s Huntington’s Disease, and it’s been described as combination of Alzheimer’s, Parkinsons, and ALS. It…

Motorcycle driver has serious injuries and faces charges after crashing near Portland, ND

TRAILL CO., N.D. (KVRR) —  A motorcycle driver from Portland, North Dakota is in a Fargo hospital being treated for injuries and facing charges. Highway Patrol says the 36-year-old man was driving under the influence when he crashed his motorcycle Sunday night near Portland in Traill County. They say he failed to negotiate a left curve in the roadway and…

Great Plains Food Bank kicks off annual Packathon

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Teams from businesses and local organizations gathered once again to compete to make a difference at the Great Plains Food Bank’s annual Packathon. This year, 16 teams are packing as many pounds as possible, helping transform the food bank’s bulk food into meal kits to feed the local community. And while it may be high-energy, it’s…