North Dakota News

Former Bouncers Sentenced for Assault at Old Broadway Last Summer

Jeremy Dalton and Jalal BucknerFARGO, N.D. (KVRR) —  Two former bouncers at Old Broadway in downtown Fargo are sentenced for an assault outside the bar last July. Jalal Buckner of Fargo pleaded guilty to accomplice to aggravated assault. A charge of aggravated assault was dismissed. The judge sentenced Buckner to year one in jail and two years of probation. Jeremy…

Fargo Police Officer Zach Robinson To Receive TOP COPS Award, First For North Dakota

Officer Zach RobinsonFARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo Police Officer Zach Robinson is one of ten officers across the entire country to be honored with this year’s TOP COPS Award. The awards will be presented by the National Association of Police Organizations at the 31st annual TOP COPS Awards in Washington, D.C., on Sunday, May 12. Robinson is the officer who…

Pilot Injured After Small Plane Crashes In Clearbrook, Minnesota

CLEARBROOK, Minn. (KFGO) — The pilot of a small plane was flown to a Fargo hospital after crashing early this morning in Clearbrook, northwest of Bemidji. Clearbrook-Gonvick Police Chief Ryan Solee says it happened at about 1:40 a.m. The pilot was outside the plane when first responders arrived. Solee says the initial investigation shows that the plane experienced mechanical failure….

Crash Leaves Amazon Semi Jackknifed Along I-29 in Fargo In Rainy Weather

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Emergency crews respond to a crash in this rainy weather along I-29 in Fargo. It appears a van and semi were involved in the incident earlier this evening. The semi with an Amazon trailer was jackknifed off the northbound lane of the interstate right before the 13th Avenue South exit. North Dakota Highway Patrol responding along…

4 Luv of Dog Rescue holds annual art show

FARGO (KVRR) — 4 Luv of Dog Rescue held their second annual Art Show and Fundraiser Sunday. The fundraiser was held in partnership with mixed media artist Les Sholes. Sholes says that he started partnering with 4 Luv of Dog Rescue because he is a big dog lover himself. He said that he is excited to get to do this…

Therapy dog helps NDSU students destress

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — With Finals Week approaching, NDSU brought in a therapy dog to help students destress. Frankie, a two-year-old golden doodle from Therapy Pets of the Red River Valley, stopped by the NDSU Library to visit with students studying for their finals. He showed up with a fresh haircut, ready to help students take a break from their…

Red River Valley Woodcarvers share their art at 47th Annual Wood Arts Festival

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The Red River Valley Woodcarvers held their annual Wood Arts Festival Saturday and Sunday, sharing their art with fellow carvers, and hoping to inspire a new generation. The event featured artists from around the region sharing their woodcarving creations and expertise. Event organizer Rhonda Smith said that the response they saw this year was encouraging. “I…

Man Faces DUI of Drugs Charge After Crashing And Ending Up In A Slough Near Jamestown

STUTSMAN CO., N.D. (KVRR) — Two people are helped get out of a slough after a crash Thursday afternoon near Jamestown. North Dakota Highway Patrol says the driver, 60-year-old Dwayne Cason of Dickinson, lost control on I-94 and went into the ditch and then across open water. The vehicle came to rest in cattails. Cason and his passenger, 60-year-old Linda Rocha…