North Dakota News

Investigators retrieve Stenehjem emails previously believed lost

Attorney General Drew WrigleyFARGO (KVRR-KFGO) – North Dakota Attorney General Drew Wrigley says some emails deleted after the death of late Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem that were thought to be lost forever have been retrieved. What Wrigley believes are a “couple thousand” emails from Stenehjem’s personal phone that were linked to his state account were recently recovered by the Bureau…

Fargo-Moorhead Comic-Con Features High-Profile Guest

ROY THOMAS HIGHLIGHTS GUESTS AT FM COMIC-CON.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR)–This weekend comic fanatics filled the Ramada in Fargo for the annual Comic-Con. The event ran Saturday and Sunday and had a lot for fans to enjoy. The event held vendors selling all sorts of comics and collector items and had high-profile guests including former writer and Editor-in-Chief of Marvel Comics, Roy Thomas. Comic-Con is an annual event…

West Acres Mall Macy’s Location To Remain Open

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — Macy’s plan to close 150 unproductive stores does not include the West Acres Mall location. West Acres COO Alissa Adams said Friday that Macy’s West Acres is part of the brand’s long-term strategy and will remain open. Macy’s made the announcement earlier this week to close dozens of locations across the country, but they did not…

Keeping the “Farm” in the Farm Bill

WASHINGTON, D.C. (KVRR) — Sen. John Hoeven is stressing the need to keep the “farm” in the farm bill. The vast majority of the funds, around 80%, go to consumer nutrition programs. At a hearing of the Senate Agriculture Committee, Hoeven called on Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack to prioritize key risk management programs for farmers and ranchers. He wants to…

Leap Day Baby Born at Essentia Health in Fargo

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A baby born four weeks early comes into the world on Leap Day at Essentia Health in Fargo. Proud parents Madison Scott and Joshua Morgan of Fargo welcomed Scottie Monroe Morgan at 10:14 p.m. on Thursday, February 29. Scottie weighed 6 pounds, 5 ounces and measured 20 inches long. Scottie’s name includes both of her parents’…

Prosecutor will not file charges related to Stenehjem’s deleted emails

STANLEY, N.D. (KFGO) – The state’s attorney tasked with reviewing an outside investigation into the deletion of former North Dakota Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem’s emails says he will not file charges. Mountrail County State’s Attorney Wade Enget says he did not find sufficient evidence in the report by the Montana Division of Criminal Investigation to warrant the prosecution of anyone…

Fargo and Moorhead Mayors Issue Proclamation For Peace in Israel and Palestine

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — After weeks of citizens calling on local city governments to call for a ceasefire in Gaza, Fargo Mayor Tim Mahoney and Moorhead Mayor Shelly Carlson have issued a joint proclamation. In it they advocate for a negotiated settlement, including the release of hostages and captives, and the building of a foundation for an enduring peace in…

Parents speak out over transparency concerns with Fargo Public Schools’ long-term plans

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Parents in Fargo Public Schools are voicing their concerns and displeasure over the long-range planning. One of those parents, Crystal Whalen, says she has two kids that go to Jefferson Elementary which is in talks to merge with Lewis and Clark. Which could mean Jefferson closes. “A lot of our families walk because they don’t have…

Preston Seeks Another Term on City Commission

FARGO — Deputy Mayor Arlette Preston is seeking another term on the city commission, according to her news release Thursday. Preston was most recently elected to the city commission in 2020 and also served on it previously from 1992 to 2000. Preston also served on the Fargo Board of Education for the Fargo Public Schools from 2002-2006. She ran for…

1 in Custody in High-Risk Drug Raid

FARGO — One person is under arrest and five others were detained after an early-morning SWAT raid on a south Fargo residence. Fargo police say they and the Red River Valley SWAT team helped out the Cass County Drug Task Force with the high-risk search warrant involving a narcotics operation in the 200 block of 25th Street South. They say…