North Dakota News

Video of stabbing suspect raises questions about vulnerable adults

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – “Dude, this is the guy that’s on the sign. That’s the rapist right there.” These are the types of videos that populate the YouTube channel believed to belong to Michael Hurteau, the man charged with attempted murder after a stabbing in Downtown Fargo Sunday afternoon. “Cancerous, predatory people. Constantly targeting and hunting someone.” In the videos…

Adult-Use Cannabis Makes November Ballot in North Dakota

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) —  North Dakota Secretary of State has officially approved the petitions to get adult-use cannabis on the November ballot. The move comes after nearly 19,000 signatures were accepted, 3,000 over the required amount, to bring it to the ballot once again. The last attempt to pass legal marijuana failed in 2022. One of the key differences from…

Cash Wise grocery and liquor stores announce new website, shopping app

ST. CLOUD, Minn. (KVRR) — Coborn’s Inc. announces it’s launching a new shopping experience for its customers. Cash Wise grocery and liquor stores will have a new and improved website along with a mobile app, powered by Instacart. The goal is to make shopping online easier and more convenient. Some of the new features include: browsing from a weekly ad,…

Charges Filed Against Man Involved in Stabbing Sunday in Downtown Fargo, Bail Set

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Bail is set for a man with no permanent address who is charged with six felony counts including attempted murder after a stabbing incident Sunday in downtown Fargo. Court documents reveal 35-year-old Michael Hurteau told investigators that he woke up after drinking all day and felt people across the street were saying nasty things about him….

Fargo City Commission Reconsiders the Mayor’s Budget

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Early this morning, the Fargo City Commission held another meeting on the Mayor’s Preliminary Budget hearing. The meeting was called by Commissioner Michelle Turnberg after the commission had not agreed with the initial budget hearing.  There is a dispute over reduced funding to Hector International Airport. Mayor Tim Mahoney says in order to balance the budget,…

FAA Grants Drone Visual Line of Sight Waiver To Grand Forks Fire Department

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — Grand Forks Fire Department is granted an FAA waiver to fly drones beyond the visual line of sight in emergency situations. It will allow them to be able to assess large fires, conduct aerial searches and help locate missing people in challenging environments. Fire Chief Gary Lorenz says the waiver enhances their situational awareness and…

Milnor, North Dakota Man Dead After Crashing 4-Wheeler Sunday

UPDATE:  According to North Dakota Highway Patrol, 60-year-old Kenneth Lauinger, of Milnor, died at the scene.   RANSOM CO., N.D. (KVRR) — A Milnor, North Dakota man is dead after losing control of his 4-wheeler and crashing. According to North Dakota Highway Patrol the 60-year-old man, whose name has not yet been released, was riding the 4-wheeler around 5:30 Sunday…

Employees take gun away during robbery in Grand Forks

Ian KramchuckGRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) – An armed robber was arrested early Monday, thanks to employees at a Grand Forks convenience store. Police were called to Valley Dairy at 1220 University Avenue at 3:31 a.m. on a report of a robbery in progress. The suspect, later identified as 20-year-old Ian Kramchuck, entered the store armed with a .40 caliber Smith…