FARGO — A lot of us have a tough time getting enough sleep. But if you don’t have a proper bed to sleep in, it’s much harder. And now, local nonprofit Down Home wants you to verify that for yourself. Down Home provides home furnishings for people coming out of homelessness, who often don’t have beds or other household goods….
BISMARCK, N.D. (KFGO/KVRR) – When Mano Gonzalez was transferred from an Oregon prison to the State Penitentiary in Bismarck over two decades ago, he didn’t even know where North Dakota was. Now, he calls it his blessing. “I was an interstate transfer,” Gonzalez says. “I came here with the sole purpose of just working on myself. Just investing in myself…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The Fargo Police Department responded to a medical emergency in the 3300 block of 17th Avenue South around 5 a.m. Tuesday. When officers arrived, a three-month-old infant was found not breathing and not responsive. Life-saving efforts were performed but were unsuccessful. The child was pronounced dead. Initial investigations have found no immediate signs of suspicious activity…
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — If you live in Grand Forks and want to do some spring cleaning, your city’s clean up week is coming up. The annual Spring Clean Up Week will take place the week of May 13th – 17th Your pickup day will follow the street maintenance schedule. You are asked to place all of their extra…
Attorney General Drew WrigleyBISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — Attorney General Drew Wrigley joins the fight against the U.S. Department of Education over its new rule interpreting Title IX. The lawsuit includes the attorneys general from Arkansas Missouri, Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota along with an Arkansas high school athlete. Title IX protects and promote opportunities for women and girls in education…
FARGO — Summer is almost about to start and one of downtown Fargo’s most popular dining destinations is getting ready. Rosewild is setting up their outdoor patio space for restaurant patrons ahead of the Mother’s Day weekend. Rosewild’s Jack Lingle says reservations for brunch are filling up fast. They’re launching a couple of signature warm-weather cocktails, including a strawberry rhubarb…
WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – A West Fargo-based bird rescue is closed indefinitely following the discovery of a highly contagious and potentially deadly parrot disease. In a social media post, the Center for Avian Adoption, Rescue and Education says Avian Circovirus Disease was discovered in a male parrot that was brought to the shelter in December. The disease was confirmed…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Sanford Dermatology and Laser Clinic offered free skin screenings today for Melanoma Monday. The event aims to raise awareness of skin cancer, which kills 20 people across the U.S. every day. Siri Thaden says that melanoma is treatable, if it is detected early, and that it is important to take precautions to protect your skin especially…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo, Moorhead, West Fargo and Dilworth kick off the annual “Cleanup Week.” For most Fargo residents, “Cleanup Week” is an opportunity to get rid of unwanted furniture and appliances. But for some, it’s a chance to find new treasures. Some people are taking the opportunity to upcycle this used furniture. “I mean, “Cleanup Week” is always…
BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — McLean County State’s Attorney Ladd Erickson says he does not plan to recommend a jail sentence for Bismarck lawmaker Jason Dockter. He has been convicted of violating an obscure conflict of interest law in the lease of an office building. It took the district court jury on Friday about 90 minutes to find Dockter guilty of…
