North Dakota News

GOP Governor Nominees To Debate At Event Hosted by The Chamber

Rep. Kelly Armstrong/Lt. Gov. Tammy Miller Courtesy: Prairie PublicFARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The Republican candidates for governor of North Dakota will take part in a debate hosted by The Chamber. Rep. Kelly Armstrong and Lt. Gov. Tammy Miller will face off again on Thursday night at 7 at Avalon Events Center. In a recent North Dakota News Cooperative poll, Armstrong…

U.S. House Subcommittee holds special border hearing in Grand Forks

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) – The House Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration Integrity, Security and Enforcement held a field hearing in Grand Forks to hear North Dakota perspectives on border issues. Witnesses testified before the subcommittee about issues surrounding the southern and northern borders, and how they are impacting the state. Rebecca Davis, Executive Director of the Walhalla Area Chamber of…

Fire causes significant damage to downtown Fargo apartment building

FARGO (KVRR) – A downtown Fargo apartment building was evacuated Wednesday morning as a fire caused significant damage to the structure. The fire at 355 4th Ave. North was reported shortly before 7:00 a.m. Fargo police officers were helping residents escape when fire crews arrived. Battalion Chief Brad Bessette says crews found a fire involving the exterior of the northeast…

Slick City Action Park coming to Fargo

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A new indoor slide park is coming to Fargo. Slick City Action Park announces the city is it’s fifteenth franchise development area. The franchise has been awarded to Dan Bryant, Ryan Goodman, Brady Nash and Derek Brandenburg. Bryant is the franchise owner of Sky Zone Fargo. The facility is described as a water slide park but…

Two People Face Charges After Pursuit in West Fargo

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Two people are in jail and facing multiple charges after a pursuit in West Fargo. Police arrested 34-year-old Toby Richardson of West Fargo and 37-year-old Stephanie Peterson, who has no permanent address. An officer tried to stop Richardson on Main Avenue just after midnight for a traffic violation. He fled but the officer was able…

Armstrong leads governor’s race by wide margin, U.S. House race is much closer

FARGO (KVRR) – A poll by the North Dakota News Cooperative shows that Rep. Kelly Armstrong has overwhelming support in his bid for North Dakota governor in the June 11 primary. Armstrong leads Lt. Gov. Tammy Miller, with 57% of the 500 people polled. Miller had the support of 19%, while 24% say they are still undecided. However, even if…