WASHINGTON, D.C. (KVRR) — The chairman of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa is sounding the alarm about the drug epidemic on reservations in North Dakota. Jamie Azure was a guest at a hearing of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs. Sen. John Hoeven introduced him as part of a discussion on efforts to stem the flow of fentanyl and…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR)- North Dakota State University hosted a ceremony to honor Veterans. The ceremony was complete with a flag-raising, and the playing of taps by members of the NDSU ROTC. It’s a practice that’s been going on for several years. Jim Stoddard, assistant director of veterans educational training, said, “It is a long-standing tradition of course to have a…
BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — Two lucky Powerball winners in North Dakota have claimed their six-figure prizes. An anonymous woman from Dickinson had checked her ticket and thought she had won $600 in the October 7 drawing. But when she arrived at the lottery office, she realized it was actually worth $150,000 due to Power Play. She said a bit of…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — NDSU is introducing a new program to help lower their students’ tuition payments and fees for the 2024-2025 school year. Called the NDSU tuition award program, it will help north dakota and minnesota students if eligible. Pell-eligible students with family income levels of $80,000 or less will have base tuition and student fees fully covered, if…
FARGO (KFGO) – A Fargo repair shop is out nearly $60,000 in tools and equipment after an early Tuesday morning burglary. Corey’s Car Care co-owner Frank Neisen said security video shows the thief walking around the building at about 3:30 a.m. Neisen said the man pried open an office window and spent a couple of hours inside the building before…
MOORHEAD — Veterans Day is being observed Friday the 10th, with kids out of school and many city services pushed back or closed. But for vets in the area, the big day’s not until Saturday. The commander of the United Patriotic Bodies says there’s a reason for that. Their organization sets their Veterans Day ceremonies to always fall on the…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Gas prices around Fargo are flirting with the $3 per gallon mark for the first time since April. The decline comes after gas prices peaked at just over $4 per gallon on September 13th. According to GasBuddy.com, you can find gas for as low as $2.89 at Costco and Sam’s Club, but you need to be…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Fargo Police want your help to identify those involved with a string of suspected arsons in S. Fargo. Police say five fires in the 900 Block of 42nd Street South and one in the 1100 Block were set intentionally. “It’s been a scary thing,” said Esther Grossman, a resident in the arson area. “The residents are…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – For those of you who love LEGOs or have kids that do, you’re in luck. Fargo is set to have its first ever Brick Convention next spring. This convention will take place May 4th and 5th at Cornerstone Bank Arena. Professional LEGO artists from all over the country will be there showcasing their creations and meet…
WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR)- It was a lucky day for a veteran from West Fargo. Melissa Gillett LeDuc was presented with a new car, courtesy of Progressive Insurance. This year, the Keys to Progress program provided 80 vehicles to veterans across the country LeDuc is an Air Force Veteran, serving 2 tours in Kuwait and Afghanistan. Keys to Progress has…
