BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — North Dakota Director of Mineral Resources Lynn Helms is retiring. He is the state’s expert on oil. He was appointed to lead the Oil and Gas Division in 1998. In 2005, that division merged with the North Dakota Geological Survey and was reorganized as the Department of Mineral Resources, where Helms has continued to serve as…
FARGO — We’re making a literal connection today on Pet Connection…. specifically, with a guy named after a connecting piece. Zipper comes to us from 4 Luv of Dog shelter, and he’s an approximately 2 year old Rottweiler mix. His handler Cindy Holtan says he’s one of those dogs that just makes them ask, “Why?” as in, why on earth…
As the Biden administration fails miserably to secure the southern border, Americans and our communities are paying the price. @GregAbbott_TX deserves our thanks for taking action to stop illegal crossings and disrupt drug and human trafficking. North Dakota stands with Texas. https://t.co/LPsr8dHllF — Gov. Doug Burgum (@GovDougBurgum) January 25, 2024 FARGO (KVRR) – North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum is…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Republican Rep. Kelly Armstrong is getting ready to kick off his run for governor of North Dakota. His campaign has sent out an advisory that Armstrong is holding a gubernatorial campaign kick off on Friday at noon at Brewhalla in Fargo. He will be joined by supporters as he begins the journey to securing the Republican…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Demolition of the South Plaza Shopping Center along South University Drive in Fargo is underway. The 1950s era center is being replaced with a mixed-use facility. The aging strip mall and every house on the block will be removed for the new development. The BLOC project will include nearly 130 new apartments and over 15,000 square…
FARGO, N.D., (KVRR) – A Fargo small business is North Dakota’s first and only certified LGBT owned business. Abovo was recently certified by the the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce. It is a design, marketing, and creative agency that does photography, videography and much more. The owner says that the certification is more of an affirmation that diversity is very important…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — A former Fargo Public Schools teacher and athletic trainer contracted through Sanford Health has pleaded guilty to felony sexual assault of a15-year-old boy last summer. Levi Tande changed his plea at a hearing. According to court documents, the boy was suffering from hip pain last June and went to the training room at South High School….
FARGO — Ever heard of the Legend of Zelda? Even if you haven’t, you might recognize its music. And even then, if you still don’t — you’ve probably heard of the Disney movie, Fantasia. That familiarity with myths, legends, games and fairy tales is part of what the performers and maestro of the F-M Symphony are predicting will make this…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo School Board members vote against giving themselves a 50% raise. The vote at Tuesday night’s board meeting was six against and two in favor of the raise. The only two voting for the raise were Greg Clark and Jim Johnson. The Planning Committee had approved a recommendation to increase board member compensation from $1,000 per…
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) – Grand Forks Public Health and Women’s Way are reminding women to go get screened for cervical cancer in a unique way. They are using quilts in the city to get people’s attention. These quilts were made by or in memory of women who have battled the cancer and precancerous HPV lesions. The quilts can be…
