North Dakota News

Fargo Teen Sentenced For Shooting Incident Last Summer Near Ed Clapp School

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A Fargo teen accused of firing shots near Ed Clapp Elementary School last July has now pleaded guilty. 19-year-old Mario Lighthall will have to serve two years before he is eligible for probation on the charges of aggravated assault, terrorizing and reckless endangerment all with a dangerous weapon. Lighthall is being given credit for 260 days…

Local truck drivers compete in Truck Driving Championship

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Truck drivers from around the region tested their driving skills and safety at the annual North Dakota Truck Driving Championship at the Holiday Inn in Fargo Saturday. The drivers completed a course around the parking lot that tests their skills with simulated real life scenarios. Some of these scenerios included avoiding roadkill and an alleyway dock….

Nursing students celebrated at pinning ceremony

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Nursing students from Rasmussen University received their pins as they completed their degrees at the Fargo Theater Friday. Gilbert and Truphena Ogendi are husband and wife, and they both recieved their pins today. They both worked their way through nursing school while raising their young daughter Tiffany. Both Gilbert and Truphena thanked their professors for the…

Attorney General Releases 2023 North Dakota Crime Report

Report shows overall decrease; rise in crimes against persons

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) – North Dakota Attorney General Drew Wrigley held a press conference to discuss the release of the 2023 North Dakota Crime Data Report. The report, which categorizes crimes reported to police across the state, showed a marginal increase in so-called Group A Offenses, which include crimes like murder, robbery and drug violations. According to the report there…