North Dakota News

Bell Bank Hosts Open House and Ribbon Cutting At New Downtown Fargo Headquarters

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) –Bell Bank held a grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony officially opening its new location on Main Avenue in downtown Fargo. The new $100 million branch and headquarters opened in July. Bell Bank bought the property in 2021 and started renovations in 2022. The open house gave people a chance to tour and meet with employees. An…

ND Judge overturns abortion ban; Red River Women’s Clinic says work isn’t done

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — The State of North Dakota was asking State District Judge Bruce Romanick to dismiss the lawsuit challenging the state’s abortion ban due to the fact that the plaintiff, The Red River Women’s Clinic, had since moved to Minnesota. However, in his decision, Romanick struck down the abortion ban, writing that the law was not narrowly tailored…

Mayor Mahoney proposes job cuts, including DEI director, as part of revised budget recommendations

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) – Fargo Mayor Tim Mahoney is proposing that the director and the coordinator of the office of Diversion, Equity and Inclusion, Dr. Terry Hogan, be laid off as part of budget cuts that will be considered at Monday’s city commission meeting. A seven-member selection committee led by Mahoney chose Hogan for the new position back in 2021….

Two Women Arrested For Breaking Into Business And Taking $17,000 in Merchandise

Rachel Roper Vick / Brittney Greer (no mugshot yet available)FARGO, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — Two women are arrested on suspicion of stealing around $17,000 worth of merchandise and causing damage to a north Fargo business. Police say security footage shows 39-year-old Brittney Greer and 35-year-old Rachel Roper Vick, who both have no permanent address, breaking into a store on the 1200…

One Person Hurt, Pet Killed After Explosion and Fire in Jamestown

Photo: Joe JacobsonJAMESTOWN, N.D.(KVRR/KFGO) — An investigation is underway in Jamestown after an explosion and fire injured one person and caused extensive damage to a house and neighboring property. Fire Chief Jim Reuther says the house and garage were on fire when firefighters arrived around 1:30 a.m. A 55-year-old resident suffered severe burns and was flown to a Minneapolis hospital….

LIVE: Pet Connection: Meet Courtney

POLK CO., Minn. — We’ve had some cuddly cuties on Pet Connection before, but Courtney might be the most affectionate of the cats so far. And that’s saying something, because she follows last week’s beautiful Benedict, who got adopted in just 24 hours. Courtney is continuing the roll we’ve been on lately on the Morning Show; she’s the third black…

Update: North Dakota judge strikes down state’s abortion ban

Red River Women’s Clinic, Moorhead, Minn.BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A state judge struck down North Dakota’s ban on abortion Thursday, saying that the state constitution creates a fundamental right to access abortion before a fetus is viable. In his ruling, state District Judge Bruce Romanick also said that the law violates the state constitution because it is too vague. Romanick…

Williston woman charged after dog found with rubber bands wrapped around testicles

  WILLISTON, N.D. (KVRR-KFGO) – A Williston woman is charged with animal cruelty after police say she tortured a dog last month. Officers were called on Aug. 16 after a Chihuahua was found in a business parking lot in Williston. The officer noticed the dog’s testicles were red and swollen. A veterinarian found seven rubber bands wrapped tightly around the…