North Dakota News

ND universities still using TikTok for promotion and recruiting despite campus ban

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KNOX/KFGO) – Despite a ban on the use of TikTok on North Dakota University System devices and networks at least six colleges are using the social media platform to promote their campuses. The NDUS board made the decision to block the Chinese social media app in March for reasons of national security. NDUS Vice Chancellor Jerry Rostad…

Sanford Health gives Nutrition tips for the Holiday Season

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – With the first feast of the holiday season this week, Sanford Health gives us tips and tricks for a fun and nutritious Thanksgiving. Planning your meals ahead of time is important when considering healthier alternatives. Some options are substituting your typical ingredients in your favorite recipes for low sodium, low fat options. Adding vegetables to receipts…

Small Ammonia Leak Reported at Simplot in Grand Forks

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — Grand Forks Fire crews respond to a small ammonia leak at Simplot in Grand Forks. They say it was reported around 10:20 this morning. Employees had found a small amount of ammonia leaking around a valve, and contained it before crews arrived. The fire department ventilated the area and monitored the air quality inside the…

Fargo Man Accused of Armed Carjacking in Grand Forks, Arrested After 75-Mile Pursuit

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A Fargo man accused of an armed carjacking in Grand Forks early Saturday leads multiple agencies on a 75 mile pursuit. A Grand Forks County deputy tried to stop 20-year-old Ahmed Hassan near Thompson. They say Hassan was able to avoid numerous spike strips on I-29 by driving around them. He continued south hitting speeds of…

Christkindlmarkt is back in Fargo

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR)- Christkindlmarkt is back and better than ever. It has an outdoor winter wonderland with twinkling trees and smores by the fire, to an indoor market full packed with local artisan crafts and small businesses, and even live performances from local choir groups to bigger bands. Lesleyanne Buegel, Folkways programs manager, described the event as “Yeah Christkindlmarkt is…

SCHEELS celebrates 10th annual Ice Fest

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) –  Fargo SCHEELS celebrated their 10th annual Ice Fest. Showing off new technology, many got the opportunity to see some nifty ice huts and full-blown trailers. “We just love how much this event has grown over the last 10 years,” said Caryn Olson with Fargo SCHEELS. “The ability to still be doing it because our customers tell…