North Dakota News

Fargo Park Board terminates executive director

FARGO (KVRR-KFGO) – The Fargo Park Board has voted to terminate the employment of Executive Director Dave Leker. The vote was 3-2 in favor of ending Leker’s contract. Board member Vicki Dawson made the motion with Jerry Rostad and Dawn Morgan voting in favor, and Aaron Hill and Joe Deutsch voting no. Morgan said Fargo Parks needs a more visionary…

Farmers selling produce at the Market at West Acres face unusually dry conditions

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Abnormally dry conditions have made it difficult for farmers this year and the people selling fruits and veggies at the Market at West Acres are no exception. Some farmers have added an extra step to their routine by putting shade cloths over heat sensitive plants and adding extra water. While crops like corn have enjoyed the…

Laser pointed at Sanford Airmed Helicopter, FAA investigating

FARGO (KVRR-KFGO) – Sanford Health System has confirmed that a laser was pointed at one of its Airmed helicopters near Hector International Airport early Thursday morning. The report was made to the FAA control tower at about 4:20 a.m. There were indications that the laser was coming from near Concordia College in Moorhead. The information was relayed to police by…

Body Of Grand Forks Man Recovered from Turtle River

GRAND FORKS CO., N.D. (KVRR) — The body of a Grand Forks man is recovered from the Turtle River in Grand Forks County. Police say the 31-year-old was reported missing late Wednesday night. Officers determined the man may have been at Turtle River State Park earlier in the day. Grand Forks County deputies and state park officials searched the area….

UPDATE: AMBER Alert cancelled after young girl is found

Police say three-year-old Beatris Decoteau was abducted from Fargo by her mother, Breanna Ziegler

UPDATE: AMBER ALERT CANCELLATION The AMBER Alert issued by NDHP and NDBCI at the request of Fargo Police Department on 6/28/2023 has been cancelled. Beatris Decoteau has been safely located by law enforcement officials.   FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – An AMBER Alert is active for a missing child authorities say was abducted. The North Dakota Highway Patrol and the North…

Ashley Judd speaks at YWCA’s “Empowered! Women Who Rise Above” event

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – 1 in 4 women will experience domestic violence in her lifetime. The YWCA is working to change that locally and nationally. “You have to personalize these things, right? It’s not abstract, it’s my body, it’s very intense.” says Actress and Author, Ashley Judd. The YWCA of Cass Clay presents Empowered! Women Who Rise Above. This special…

10th Annual Mutt March raises money for SNIP

  MOORHEAD, Minn.  (KVRR) –  4LuvofDog hosts the 10th annual Mutt March at Gooseberry Park in Moorhead. This fun parade of dogs is a local event highlighting a great organization and the dogs they support. The Mutt March was filled with fun activities including a dog costume contest, games, art, and live music. This year they hosted a Microchip Clinic and…

Hoeven, Peterson, and NDSU Leaders discuss establishing an Agricultural Research Center at NDSU

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Sen. John Hoeven and former House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson met with NDSU leaders to discuss agriculture research. Two million dollars is included in a Senate approprations bill to establish a new agriculture policy research center at the university. It would help address farm and agribusiness challenges and bring North Dakota expertise to policymakers in…

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Makes Major Donation to Great Plains Food Bank

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints donates a truck full of 40,000 pounds of food to the Great Plains Food Bank. Items include milk, beans, pudding, and even cake. The donations will be sent to a network of 200 food shelters, soup kitchens, and pantries throughout the region. The two have enjoyed partnering together…