BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A federal judge in North Dakota has dismissed the excessive-force lawsuit of a New York woman who was injured in an explosion during the protests of the Dakota Access oil pipeline. In orders on Wednesday and Friday, U.S. District Court Judge Daniel Traynor granted motions to dismiss the 2018 lawsuit by Sophia Wilansky, who alleged her…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The North Dakota GOP and the Democrat-NPL endorsed their candidates for the 2024 elections on Saturday. The NDGOP held their convention here at the Sanford Health Athletic Complex, where spoiled ballots for candidate Rick Becker caused some confusion with the nomination for U.S. House of Representatives. In the vote for the house nomination, Public Service Commissioner…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The annual El Zagal Shrine Circus came to Fargo Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. The show helps raise money for the operations of the El Zagal Shrine, and frees the Shriners up to do more volunteer work in the community. They partnered with a new circus producer this year, and say that the response has been fantastic….
WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Toppers 64th Annual Car Show was at the Veteran’s Memorial Arena in West Fargo Saturday and Sunday. The annual show brings classic car aficionados from around the region to show off their rides to the public. Awards are given out for various categories from best muscle car to best display. Mike Reilly brought his vintage…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — An apartment fire displaces residents in three units and causes around $200,000 in damage. It was reported around 2 a.m. at 5050 Amber Valley Parkway South in Fargo. Bystanders reported the fire was on a balcony of one unit. Crews were able to knock down the exterior fire while additional units put out the fire inside…
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A Powerball player in Oregon won a jackpot worth more than $1.3 billion on Sunday, ending a winless streak that had stretched more than three months. The single ticket — revealed following a delay of more than three hours to the drawing — matched all six numbers drawn to win the jackpot worth $1.326 billion,…
Kelly Armstrong and Michelle Strinden (R) FARGO (KFGO) – North Dakota’s Republican and Democratic parties have selected their nominees for governor. Kelly Armstrong and State Representative Michelle Strinden are the Republican party’s endorsed candidates for governor and lieutenant governor. Armstrong announced his candidacy in January after Gov. Doug Burgum’s announcement that he would not be seeking a third term. Armstrong…
Alex Balazs (R) / Trygve Hammer (D)FARGO (KFGO/North Dakota Monitor) – North Dakota Republicans endorsed Alex Balazs for U.S. House on Saturday after candidate Rick Becker urged delegates to spoil ballots and Julie Fedorchak withdrew from the race. The result was largely symbolic as all three Republican candidates plan to compete in the June 11 primary. Balasz, a military veteran…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — El Zagel Shrine is prepping for their annual fundraising circus at the Fargodome. The shrine partnered with a new company this year, the Carden International Circus. They scout talent from around the world to put their show together, including an award-winning trapeze troupe from Mongolia. Franchesca Cavallini, the circuses ringmistress, says guests will want to arrive…
FARGO — You might think comic books are a waste of your kids’ time. But it turns out there’s a lot of evidence indicating they’re a great way to get kids excited about reading. Some studies show comic books can make the world of reading feel more accessible to a child who’s not comfortable with it yet. Getting contextual information…
