North Dakota News

North Dakota Legislature considering bill that would bring back blue laws

BISMARCK, N.D. — A bill being considered in North Dakota’s House of Representatives is seeking to bring blue laws back to the state. You may remember North Dakota’s blue laws, and how they were repealed in 2019. But if not – Blue Laws prohibit certain businesses from being open from midnight until noon on Sundays, which is considered the sabbath…

Mobile Therapy Unit Bridges Access Gap

The retrofitted school bus can drive well outside the F-M metro area to deliver therapy where it's needed most.

WEST FARGO, N.D. – A few years ago, Beyond Boundaries Therapy had an issue. They were providing invaluable assistance to those that needed it in the Fargo-Moorhead region, but those in more rural areas proved frustratingly hard to reach due to reasons such as time commitment, inability to get days off work, and other institutional hurdles. Looking for assistance, they…

Sen. Hoeven Thanks Jamestown-Based Guard Members Who Served At Southern Border

JAMESTOWN, N.D. (KVRR) — Members of Jamestown-based 817th Engineer Company bring home some major hardware. North Dakota National Guard members recently ended a one-year deployment to support security missions at the U.S.-Mexico border and were paid a visit by then Gov. Doug Burgum last February. They were awarded 62 Army commendation medals, 53 achievement medals, 9 military outstanding volunteer service…

Faith United Hosts Tjugondag Knut Celebration

The event, known as Saint Knut's Day in more phonetically forgiving fashion, marks exactly 20 days since Christmas.

A pointed message from the Swedes 20 days after Christmas.FARGO, N.D. – Indecisive about when the best time is to take down your Christmas tree? Just ask the Swedes! Faith United Methodist Church on 19th Avenue North hosted an event today – a traditional Swedish festival day marking exactly 20 days after Christmas. It is colloquially known as Saint Knut’s…

Three Dog Bakery Celebrates Third Birthday

Owner Megan Bergseth says the time flew by, and she's so grateful to the community for helping make her dream a reality.

A customized treat being prepared for one very good boy or girl.WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – A big milestone for Three Dog bakery in West Fargo, which has now turned . . .  three years old! The wonderland for four legged creatures opened its doors in 2022 and has built a strong customer base ever since. They celebrated by handing…

Youth Ice Fishing Derby on South Woodhaven Pond

Event organizers estimated over 200 children participated in the competition.

Some of the tents set up on South Woodhaven Pond.FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Last January, ice fishing was hardly a consideration. But this year, the temperatures were perfect for a family-friendly competition. Fargo Parks and Fargo-Moorhead Walleyes Unlimited teamed up to host the annual Youth Ice Fishing Derby at South Woodhaven Pond. The free event was open to kids 15…

First Artist Announced for North Dakota State Fair

Bailey Zimmerman has made a lot of noise in the country music scene since being discovered in late 2020.

MINOT, N.D. – It’s only January, but anticipation is already building for the North Dakota State Fair. It’s only continued to grow after the first official announcement for the performance schedule. That lucky artist is one Bailey Zimmerman. The 24 year old hails from Lousiville, Illinois. He began making waves with his original compositions on social media near the end…

Freak Accident in McHenry County

The accident is still under investigation, but it appears that a man was killed while trying to watch his car be pulled from a ditch.

near BALFOUR, N.D. – Tragedy in McHenry County as the efforts of a Good Samaritan appear to have lead to a man’s untimely death. The North Dakota Highway Patrol says on the evening of January 8th, 64 year old Corey Stevens was attempting to leave a driveway on 42nd St N in rural McHenry County. However, Stevens’ 1989 Ford F350…

Last Parking Lot Sale for Vinyl Giant

The sale was held inside, but retained its name as a homage to the store's original location.

Customers peruse the offerings for what may be their final time inside Vinyl Giant.FARGO, N.D. – As Vinyl Giant in downtown Fargo prepares to take the proverbial needle off the LP, devoted customers rushed in for one final sale. Elbow to elbow scarcely describes how crowded it was inside for the Last Parking Lot Sale. Not only was there a…