North Dakota News

A Clay County Grand Jury Indicts Isaac Arndt For the Murder of Jaelyn Walker

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — A Clay County Grand Jury has indicted Isaac Arndt for First Degree Murder with Premeditation and Second Degree Murder with Intent in the death of 14-year-old Jaelyn Walker. The 18-year-old Arndt was arraigned on the indictment today and Judge Jade Rosenfeldt set bail at $4 million dollars without conditions or $2 million dollars with conditions. If…

Teen Suffers Artery Rupture Behind The Knee During Football Game In Mayville, ND

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — An Enderlin, North Dakota teen is at Children’s Hospital in Minneapolis after a freak accident during a high school football game in Mayville. 14-year-old Luke Wall is an 8th grader and plays for Enderlin’s varsity team. Late in the second quarter of Friday night’s game, Wall was hit in the knee. He was taken to Fargo…

Blue Cross Blue Shield North Dakota Warns About Possible Rehab Scams

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota has a warning about possible rehab schemes. Some people seeking treatment are being targeted by out-of-state sources with offers of flights, luxury treatment centers and possible employment opportunities. The potential rehab scams often target American Indian reservations. The Blues say these schemes can lead to financial hardship, ineffective treatment…

Fire Prevention Week Focused on Working Smoke Alarms

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — It’s Fire Prevention Week and this year’s campaign is “Smoke Alarms: Make them work for you!” Fire officials want to educate people on the importance of ensuring your smoke alarm is working. Smoke alarms reduce the risk of dying in a fire by 54 percent, according to the National Fire Protection Association. Installing smoke alarms in…

North Dakota Governor Candidates Debate With Confidence In Election

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) –From taxes, homelessness, abortion, and other issues, Congressman Kelly Armstrong and State Senator Merrill Piepkorn agree on some issues and disagree on others. When asked about a possible ban on binary triggers both took different stances. Piepkorn said if a bill was introduced, he would sign it. But Armstrong says guns are not the issue. “So if…

Western North Dakota wildfire claims second victim

North Dakota National Guard soldiers and airmen worked with the Department of Emergency Services to build a handline and conducted a controlled burn to prevent the further spread of a wildfire near Mandaree, North Dakota, on Oct. 6, 2024. Gov. Doug Burgum declared a statewide fire emergency and activated the North Dakota National Guard. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by…