BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — Someone in North Dakota is $150,000 richer, just in time for the holidays. The Powerball winner matching four white balls and the Powerball. The ticket was sold through the North Dakota Lottery’s Pick & Click online play service. The lucky winner is from Bismarck but chooses to remain anonymous. She says she plans to pay off…
FARGO — It’s been called the Pulitzer prize of education innovation. And a Dakota-based firm is getting attention for making the shortlist of semifinalists for the million-dollar Yass Prize. Be More Colorful is a virtual reality company that works to bring students into workplaces across the state without ever leaving the classroom. Among their products is a workplace immersion experience that…
VALLEY CITY, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — Two men had to be rescued after a sheet of ice broke away from the shores of Lake Ashtabula, north of Valley City. The rescue happened Saturday night. Valley City Fire Chief Scott Magnuson says two people walked out, pulling their ice shed behind. While fishing, they heard a loud crack or bang. When they…
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — All election ballots would be counted by hand under a proposal that could go to North Dakota voters, potentially achieving a goal of activists across the country who distrust modern vote counting but dismaying election officials who say the change would needlessly delay vote tallies and lead to more errors. Backers of the proposed ballot measure…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — For those wanting hand made items for gifts for the holidays, you’re in luck. The Makers Market was hosted at Fargo Brewing Company. This market was free to attend for all ages and complete with 20+ local artisans with all handmade items, food, and drinks available. This market is hosted monthly and the vendors are grateful…
THOMPSON, N.D. (KVRR) — One man is seriously hurt when he was ejected from his Off Highway Vehicle. The North Dakota Highway Patrol says 42-year-old Lucas Schafer, of Grand Forks, was headed west on 9th Avenue Northeast from Thompson to Grand Forks. The crash happened shortly after 6 p.m Friday. Authorities say his Polaris Ranger went into the south ditch,…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – As war rages on between Israel and HAMAS, rallies and protests have been held across the U.S. in support for Palestine and those in Gaza. One was held at Island Park on Saturday, which had over a hundred people who marched in downtown Fargo. They were holding up signs that read, ‘Stop the Genocide’ and ‘Ceasefire’….
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Out at the Fargo National Cemetery, over 200 people gathered to help lay wreaths on tombstones of veterans. This was part of a national movement, with over 4,200 locations participating. “It’s very heart-warming to see the amount of people and I’m sure the nice weather this year had a lot to do with it,” said Msgt….
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo’s Police Advisory & Oversight Board is hearing about this year’s stats when it comes to arrests and the use of force by officers. Fargo officers have responded to 90,189 calls for service, with 5,888 calls resulting in arrests. Of those, use of force was used in 152 calls and around 2.5% of arrests involved an…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Air travel can be stressful for anyone, but especially for those that have a hidden disability. But there is a new initiative being implemented at Hector International Airport called the Hidden Disability Sunflower program. “We’re just pleased to be able to provide this program to the traveling public in our region.” said executive director Shawn…
