North Dakota News

Former Tax Preparer With Clients in Fargo Area Pleads Guilty To Filing False Returns

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A former tax return preparer who had clients in North Dakota has pleaded guilty to five counts of preparing false tax returns. Joseph Korha of Minneapolis worked as a tax return preparer for a business in Phoenix. In 2019, Korha submitted more than 100 fraudulent returns for clients, many of whom lived in the Fargo area….

Watch: Getting the F-M Metro Raptor-Ready

FARGO (KVRR) –  They’re some of the most beautiful and beloved birds in North Dakota and Minnesota. But the raptors of our region are in trouble, and they need our help. A  group of volunteers who work to save the lives of injured and sick federally protected raptors here in our region is trying to get the birds a facility…

President Biden Approves Disaster Declaration for Christmas Ice Storm in N.D.

WASHINGTON, D.C. (KVRR) — President Joe Biden has approved Gov. Doug Burgum’s request for a presidential major disaster declaration. It covers over $11.5 million in damage from the Christmas holiday ice storm. The disaster declaration was approved for 13 counties in southeast North Dakota from December 25-27, 2023. Burgum declared a statewide emergency on December 29 for infrastructure damage from…

Gov. Burgum Backs His Lt. Gov. in Race for Governor

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — Gov. Doug Burgum is throwing his support behind Tammy Miller for governor. It’s probably no surprise since he handpicked Miller to become lieutenant governor in January 2023 when Brent Sanford left the office for the private sector. Miller is competing with Rep. Kelly Armstrong in what is likely to be a fierce battle for the GOP…

Fargo Fire Department releases 2023 report

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Fargo Fire Department released its 2023 report, showcasing the highs and lows for the past year. One of their biggest goals for 2024 is to lower response times, and with the new station being built in south Fargo, that will help with the issue. “It will help to have additional people working every day that will…

Speakers Call For Cease-Fire Between Israel and Hamas at Fargo City Commission

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A number of people took to the podium during Fargo City Commission’s Resident Comments section to encourage the commission to call for a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas. Fargo Human Rights Commission passed such a resolution on February 15. It is expected to be introduced to the commission in March. Mayor Tim Mahoney thanked the speakers…

New Details After Woman Tries To Run People Down at Fargo Bar and Restaurant

FARGO (KVRR-KFGO) – Court records show that a woman accused of running down three people with her car outside a south Fargo restaurant and bar was involved in arguments inside and outside the business prior to the incident.According to witnesses, Princess Gweh, 24, argued with another woman inside and outside Cairo Restaurant and Bar before using her car to run…