North Dakota News

Pilots (And Others) Dazzle Fargo AirSho Crowd

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Daring pilots and powerful planes took to the skies in Fargo for the Fargo Airsho. “Airshows are fantastic. To be able to share the joy of flight, it’s just magic out there.” And the talented pilots aren’t the only attraction at the Airsho. There’s also exhibits on aerospace and STEM technologies for young kids. UND Aerospace…

Missouri Man Arrested After Wrong Way Chase on I-29 From Traill County Into Cass County

CASS CO., N.D. (KVRR) — A Trail County Sheriff’s deputy chases a man driving the wrong way on I-29 for 12 miles before he stops. They say 34-year-old Jerrid Klements of Lees Summit, Missouri was driving south in the northbound lane around 9:15 last night. Klements eventually pulled into the median in Cass County. He was arrested by North Dakota…

Former Cass County Deputy Tyler Gibson Speaks Out

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Tyler Gibson was terminated from the Cass County Sheriff’s Office in May for alleged continuous aggression on scenes, but Gibson says he had no idea that he would be fired. “I just don’t see how the narrative can be changed you before this incident to otherwise Gibson is meeting the standards of the Sheriff’s office and…

LIVE: Almost Skunked on the Big Skunk Reveal

Or, why some people in show biz say you should never work with children or animals but we say "bring it on, baby!"

FARGO — Zoo director Sally Mulvena calls it “a Jack Hanna moment.” Our morning show folks say it’s a lot like “Wild Kingdom does the news.” Whatever you call it, it’s the perfect example of how you should expect an animal-led interaction will not necessarily go the way the human animals planned. The Red River Zoo is introducing two brand-new…

Former Cass County Sheriff’s Deputy under investigation by NDBCI

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A former Cass County Sheriff’s Deputy has been placed under investigation as well. Former Deputy Darin Viken, a nineteen-year veteran of our Office, was placed on administrative leave on July 17th and subsequently terminated from employment on July 22nd. In 2015, Viken was appointed as the coordinator of Cass County Sheriff’s Office 24/7 Sobriety Program. The…

LIVE: Putting the Fun in Fundraiser

It's double the fun and double the vets to DC this time around.

MOORHEAD — The Honor Flight of North Dakota/Minnesota is putting the fun in fundraiser this weekend. That’s because it’s their annual Summerblast — one of the organizations’ biggest fundraising efforts to raise money to send the region’s veterans to Washington D.C. for free. Interest from local vets is so high that for the first time this fall, they’re chartering two…

Mayor Mahoney Presents 2025 Preliminary Budget Setting Off Dispute Over Airport Funding

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — Mayor Tim Mahoney’s preliminary 2025 budget for Fargo includes a proposed $13 million, 11.5% budget increase with a 5% cost of living adjustment for city employees. A major part of the discussion was how to fund that pay increase. The city has given Hector International Airport two mills for years, but because of the airport’s estimated…

Crowd favorite Blue Angels return to Fargo

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo Airsho is this weekend and you might have heard or seen that the Blue Angels are already in town and doing some practice runs. They will headline the airshow on Saturday and Sunday at 3 p.m. each day. You will see the Blue Angels flying six, Boeing F/A-18 Super Hornets. You’ll also see “Fat Albert”…