North Dakota News

Two Members of Drug Trafficking Gang That Targeted Reservations Are Sentenced in Fargo

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A leader in a drug trafficking ring that targeted two North Dakota reservations is sentenced in Fargo. 29-year-old Devonsha Dabney of Detroit was given 15 years in federal prison after he pled guilty to drug charges. He was arrested after an investigation into the multi-state trafficking of oxycodone and fentanyl laced pills. The investigation found that…

Nursing Home Resident Who Died After Getting Burned While Smoking Is Identified

LAKOTA, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — A nursing home resident in Lakota, North Dakota who died after his pants caught fire has been identified as 85-year-old Keith Paulson. Paulson was outside Good Samaritan Society Nursing Home on Friday to smoke and started a fire on the ground. He attempted to put it out by driving over the flames with his mobility scooter…

Indigenous People’s Day Celebrations in Fargo-Moorhead

FARGO N.D. (KVRR) – There were all kinds of events this Indigenous Peoples’ Day throughout the Fargo Moorhead area. NDSU held an event to bring awareness to how Indigenous People have been treated in the past. There was a teepee set up on campus near the Babbling Brook. The event also had NDSU’s American Indian Public Health department talking about…

Sanford Children’s will host “Boo to the Flu” events to get kids vaccinated

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Sanford Children’s is bringing back it’s “Boo to the Flu” events. They say it’s an exciting and child-friendly way to get your kids six months and older vaccinated ahead of the flu season. Kids are welcomed to wear their costumes. The events are being held in Valley City, Grand Forks, Devils Lake and Fargo. *Friday, Oct. 13,…

Burgum offering gas gift cards as campaign seeks donors ahead of 3rd GOP debate

BISMARCK, N.D. (KFGO) – Gov. Doug Burgum has now launched a gas gift card program as he makes a push to qualify for the third Republican presidential debate. Burgum’s campaign says with gas prices rising, the “Bidenflation” gift card program will give people a chance to get some relief. New donors to the campaign will receive a $20 gas card…