North Dakota News

Bonanzaville Hosts “Christmas on the Prairie”

The popular attraction promised down-home, old-fashioned Christmas fun with its slate of activities.

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – “Christmas on the Prairie” at Bonanzaville in West Fargo promised a return to a simpler time when carolers sang the sounds of the season. That’s not all that was offered. There were pictures with Santa, carriage rides and even a specialty seasonal model train display. The Spud Valley Model Railroad Club operates out of Bonanzaville,…

The Nail Co. Celebrates Grand Opening

The establishment is the realization of a dream for the Pham family, who have extensive backgrounds in nail work.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – If you’re looking for a place to spruce up your look, there’s a new spot just opening in Fargo. The Nail Co. is located on 45th Street South and features a luxurious layout with a full range of services. The 3,700 square foot salon offers everything from a headspa to permanent jewelry; and, of course, every…

Holiday Parade Celebrates Season, Fargo Police Department Heroes

The Grand Marshals of the parade included the parents of fallen officer Jake Wallin.

FARGO, N.D. – The 18th Annual Xcel Energy Holiday Lights Parade brought cheer to the downtowns of both Fargo and Moorhead. The parade got underway at 6:30 P.M. sharp on Saturday. It began on Center Ave. in Moorhead before rumbling straight down Broadway in Fargo. Leading the charge were the Grand Marshals of the parade – The Fargo Police Department…

Turnberg To Offer Plan To Address Homelessness in Fargo at Monday’s Commission Meeting

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) —  Fargo City Commissioner Michelle Turnberg is ready to present her plan to address homelessness called “Operation Safe Fargo”. Turnberg is proposing outlawing homeless camping on any city property and offering the person a bus ticket to their hometown or city of their choice. She wants to turn the Fargo Civic Center into an emergency shelter and…

Fargo City Commissioner To Propose a Community Facilitator At Monday’s Commission Meeting

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — On Monday, Commissioner Denise Kolpack will discuss her idea for what’s called a Community Integration Facilitator. The purpose is to connect Fargo newcomers with programs and services across the city. “The position is really a connector. It’s outreach to organizations that already exist, but it’s developing relationships with all the different American communities and leaders. And…

LIVE: Tubas take the spotlight, spreading cheer at TubaChristmas

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — It’s a family of instruments usually relegated to the bass line and the background, but at TubaChristmas, the tubas, euphoniums, baritones and sousaphones get their chance to shine and spread some Christmas cheer. The event has been going on across the country for over 50 years, and in the Fargo-Moorhead area for almost as long. It…

Fargo man arrested for fatal shooting in south Fargo

Steven BurrellFARGO (KVRR) — The Fargo Police Department has revealed the identity of both the victim and alleged shooter involved in Wednesday’s shooting at the 4500 block of 47th Street S. The identities were revealed during a press conference held Friday, Dec. 6, at the Fargo Police Headquarters. The victim was identified as 32-year-old Rahssan Wilson, of Fargo. Police say…

Bismarck man facing attempted murder charge for allegedly shooting at, strangling, and assaulting girlfriend

Casey NimrickBISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR-KFGO) – A Bismarck man is facing multiple charges, including attempted murder, after police say he assaulted and shot at his girlfriend. Court records say 32-year-old Casey Nimrick and his girlfriend got into an argument December 3, and the woman left the home because of a previous domestic assault. According to court records, the woman contacted police…

Judge OKs North Dakota request to intervene in Dakota Access pipeline lawsuit

Opponents of the Dakota Access Pipeline gather Nov. 1, 2023, in Bismarck ahead of a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers public meeting on an environmental impact statement. The Standing Rock Sioux Tribe opposes the pipeline, citing concerns for its water supply. (Kyle Martin/For the North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — A federal judge this week approved the state…