North Dakota News

Rick Springfield to perform benefit concert in Fargo

FARGO (KVRR) – Rocker Rick Springfield will perform in Fargo next spring during a benefit to raise funds for aortic disease awareness. “Rock from the Heart” is holding a two-day event that includes a patient education and awareness symposium on May 3, followed by a preshow party and benefit concert on Saturday, May 4 at the Avalon Events Center. The…

NDHP: Portion of I-29 in Fargo Closed Overnight Monday for Xcel Work

FARGO, N.D. — A portion of I-29 in Fargo will close overnight Sunday, Nov. 5 to Monday, Nov. 6 to allow Xcel Energy to replace distribution wires to improve the reliability of electric service in the area. Xcel Energy, the North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT), and the North Dakota Highway Patrol (NDHP) are working collaboratively to minimize the impact…

BCI computer forensic expert to testify during Holmberg’s sex crimes trial

Ray HolmbergFARGO (KVRR) – Court documents say federal prosecutors intend to call a forensic computer expert with the North Dakota Bureau of Criminal Investigation during the trial of former state Sen. Ray Holmberg. Holmberg is accused of repeatedly traveling to Prague in the Czech Republic between 2011 and 2016 for the purpose of engaging in commercial sex acts with a…

Judges toss lawsuit targeting North Dakota House subdistricts for tribal nations

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – A federal three-judge panel in North Dakota has dismissed a lawsuit brought by Republican district officials who alleged that the consideration of race was unconstitutional in the creation of state House subdistricts that included ones encompassing tribal nations. The lawsuit filed early last year by the two GOP legislative district officials targeted the two subdivided districts…

Former UND Basketball Standout Killed in Crash in Traill County

Courtesy: UNDGRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — North Dakota Athletics is mourning the loss of former UND basketball standout and Miss Basketball North Dakota, Katie Richards. She was involved in a single vehicle rollover in Traill County. Highway Patrol reports the crash happened just after midnight, about 8 miles west of Reynolds. The vehicle left the road, vaulted and rolled. The…

American Red Cross and Gate City Bank partner up to make a quilt drive for veterans

The American Red Cross and Gate City Bank are partnering up to help veterans. These two are looking for quiltmakers to help make quilts for veterans in need of them for the upcoming season. Their goal is to help create over 300 quilts to give to those vets in VA hospitals, homes, and at stand down events. These quilts will…

NDSU celebrates Native American Heritage Month

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – North Dakota State University has a series of events scheduled to celebrate and honor Native American Heritage Month. They kicked off the celebrations with discussions about how libraries can help empower communities and honor traditions of Native Americans. “It’s really rewarding to be able to bring together the different community members to have the expertise in…