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Another dangerous house in north Fargo ordered to be torn down by the end of May

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The city is dealing with another dangerous building at 115 6th Avenue North. A house built in 1900 in north Fargo meets 8 of the 10 standards to be considered dangerous including multiple broken and boarded up windows, foundation cracks and large amounts of indoor and outdoor junk. The city was notified of squatters on the…

Fargo’s assistant police chief is elevated to interim police chief

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A member of the Fargo Police Department since 2002 is now the city’s interim police chief. Commissioners unanimously approved the appointment of Assistant Chief Travis Stefonowicz to the position. City Administrator Michael Redlinger says Stefonowicz’s thoughtful approach and commitment to both public safety and officer wellness make him exceptionally well-suited to lead the department. He takes…

Dr. Marshall Stewart announced as 16th president of NDSU after months long search

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — North Dakota State University has named Marshall Stewart as its 16th president, following selection by the North Dakota State Board of Higher Education. “I’m grateful for their vote of confidence, and I can tell them one thing I’ll assure them of is I’ll do my best every day. I can’t promise you perfection, but I will…

Cigarette burns hole through deck at apartment building

Deck fire at an apartment complex at 4510 16th Ave. S. in Fargo on March 30, 2026.FARGO (KFGO) –  The Fargo Fire Department responded to a deck fire at an apartment building late Monday morning. Firefighters were dispatched to 4510 16th Avenue South at 11:45 a.m., which is just north of Happy Harry’s along 45th Street. Battalion Chief Dane Carley…

Marshall Stewart named 16th NDSU President

NDSU President Marshall StewartFARGO (KVRR) – The North Dakota Board of Higher Education has named Marshall Stewart, the executive vice president for external engagement at Kansas State University, as the 16th president of North Dakota State University. Stewart was among three finalists to succeed David Cook, who left NDSU for Iowa State University, his hometown and alma mater. The selection…

Great Plains Food Bank and Corwin Automotive Group team up to bring annual ‘Stock the Shelves’

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — As food insecurity continues to impact families across the region, the Great Plains Food Bank and Corwin Automotive Group are teaming up once again to launch the annual Stock the Shelves campaign. The annual spring campaign invites the public to make a financial gift online or donate food. Corwin has been partnering with the Great Plains…

A Growing Concern: Yard and Garden Palooza 2026 Registration Opens

FARGO — Don’t be fooled by the mid-50 degree highs during the day. It’s still too early to start planting our gardens in the region. But it isn’t too early to get started planning for the start of gardening season. Registration is open now for the biannual Yard and Garden Palooza. It’s the gathering that pulls together the experts from…

Crash backs up I-29 traffic in Fargo

Courtesy, KFGOFARGO (KVRR-KFGO) – A crash backed up traffic on northbound Interstate-29 during the Monday morning commute. The North Dakota Highway Patrol, Fargo Fire Department and Sanford Ambulance responded to the crash on I-29 just north of 13th Avenue. Northbound traffic was down to a crawl, and backed up past the tri-level for about 30 minutes. An ambulance left the…

US House candidate Balazs pledges to hold in-person town halls as he secures NDGOP endorsement

Republican U.S. House candidate Alex Balazs speaks to delegates March 29, 2026, at the state convention in Minot. (Photo by Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)MINOT, N.D. – North Dakota Republican delegates enthusiastically endorsed Alex Balazs for U.S. House Sunday over Republican incumbent Rep. Julie Fedorchak, who skipped her party’s endorsing convention this year. Balazs, of Cando, received two standing ovations as…