North Dakota News

Sanford staff sings Christmas Carols for patients

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — It’s national Christmas Caroling Day and Sanford is embracing the day. At the location on Broadway, the Sanford staff sang Christmas carols throughout the halls. The staff was complete with a guitarist and bells for everyone, and patients were able to request specific songs. This tradition has been going on for years and the members love this…

Santa reads to children at West Acres Mall

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — At West Acres Mall, Santa made an appearance to read to the kids. Just before Christmas, Santa read his two favorite stories in the Aquarium court, “The Night Before Christmas” and “How to Catch an Elf.” After the reading, there were cookies available for the children with icing and sprinkles for decorating them. Santa also walked around…

City of Grand Forks in LEGO form

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) – A tradition in Grand Forks continues, with the LEGO version of the city being displayed at the public library. The LEGO user group for the town put together a creative design that shows off different parts of Grand Forks, but in LEGO format. As one kid exclaimed, there’s even a Happy Harry’s. According to the…

The Salvation Army will host Annual Christmas Meal

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — We’re two days away from The Fargo-Moorhead Salvation Army holding its annual Christmas meal. It’s set for Friday, December 22 from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm located at 304 Roberts Street, downtown Fargo. This event aims to provide a traditional meal, including ham and sweet potatoes, to people and families stretched-thin during the holiday season. Categories:…

Four pets die in Grand Forks duplex fire

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — Multiple pets die in a duplex fire in Grand Forks. Firefighters responded to a fire at 1118 1st Avenue North around 10:30 this morning. They found heavy smoke coming from the front of the two-story duplex. All of the people inside were able to get out in time. CPR was performed on a dog and…

North Dakota judge to hear request to temporarily block part of abortion law

Red River Women’s Clinic, Moorhead, Minn.FARGO (AP) — Physicians and the formerly sole abortion provider in North Dakota are asking a state district court judge to temporarily block a part of the state’s revised abortion laws so doctors can perform the procedure to save a patient’s life or health. The request for a preliminary injunction, scheduled for a hearing Wednesday,…

Fargo police officer recalls deadly July 14 ambush

FARGO (KVRR) – Fargo Police Officer Tyler Hawes vividly remembers July 14th. Hawes was one of four people shot by a gunman after responding to a routine traffic crash on 25th Street in south Fargo. Hawes is speaking publicly about the shooting for the first time, in an interview conducted and produced by the city of Fargo. “Nothing I did that…