North Dakota News

West Fargo diverts Sheyenne River North of I-94

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – City of West Fargo officials, in cooperation with Southeast Cass Water Resource District, initiated north and south gate closures on the Sheyenne River, diverting all flow around town north of I-94. The city says that due to recent rains there has been significant movement in water levels in the Sheyenne River. With these changes in…

Choice Bank donates over $600,000 to support affordable housing

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Choice Bank has partnered with The Member Impact Fund to donate $628,000 to support affordable housing and community development in North Dakota. The donations will go to support 20 different non-profits in the region that work on making housing affordable and accessible. Beyond Shelter, Cass Clay Community Land Trust, Sharehouse and Matthew’s Voice Project were among…

LIVE: Chuck Klosterman Speaks

FARGO — He’s a best-selling author of both fiction and nonfiction, writes for The New York Times, GQ, The Washington Post, ESPN, the Guardian and Spin. He speaks in public all the time and is a widely acknowledged master of words. But for Breckenridge, Minn.-born and Wyndmere, N.D.-raised Chuck Klosterman, the prospect of giving Saturday’s main commencement address at UND…

Gov. Burgum presents 2025-2027 budget guidelines

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — Gov. Doug Burgum presents his final strategic budget guidelines for the 2025 to 2027 biennium. The Governor’s Office and Office of Management and Budget began the review process with state agencies in January. North Dakota’s state general fund revenues are above expectations in the current cycle by nearly $213 million. However, Burgum is still calling on…

Fargo Police Identify Two Remaining Suspects in Vicious Beating Last Month

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo Police identify the two remaining suspects wanted for a vicious beating in downtown Fargo on April 6. They are looking for these men: 26-year-old Esiquio Hernandez and 48-year-old John Hernandez both of Moorhead. If they are spotted you should call 9-1-1 with information about their location, clothing, vehicle and direction. Anonymous tips can be submitted…

Fargo Native To Be Featured in “The Blue Angels” Documentary

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A Fargo native who has wowed crowds for years with the Blue Angels is featured in a new documentary. Capt. Brian Kesselring has served as the Commanding Officer and Flight Leader of the Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron. “The Blue Angels” documentery goes behind the scenes of the team that has brought its daring aerobatics to airshows…

Grand Forks lawmaker arrested for DUI

State Rep. Claire CoryGRAND FORKS, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) – A Grand Forks lawmaker was arrested for misdemeanor DUI early Tuesday morning. About 1 a.m., Rep. Claire Cory, R-Grand Forks, was driving near the intersection of Gateway Drive and Columbia Road in Grand Forks when a local police officer pulled her over, according to the arrest citation. A breath test…

Fargo City Commission Candidates Talk About The Issues During Candidate Forum

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The League of Women Voters of the Red River Valley host a candidate forum for those seeking a Fargo City Commission seat. There are seven candidates for two seats up for election including those of Arlette Preston and John Strand, who are both running for re-election. They were joined by Al Carlson, Anna Johnson and Delson…