GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — For the first time in its 46-year history, the all-women annual Air Race Classic will begin its takeoff from the Grand Forks International Airport. The competition across 12 states begins next Tuesday with 42 teams and 100 racers taking off from the Grand Forks airport and ending that Friday in Miami. At 8 a.m., more…
Gov. Doug Burgum visits the southern border. BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — Gov. Doug Burgum signs an executive order declaring an emergency and sending North Dakota National Guard troops to help Texas secure the southern border. It was first announced June 1. Around 100 members from the Wahpeton-based 188th Engineer Company are deploying for about 30 days. They are expected to…
WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A fire in the public restrooms at Dakota Park in West Fargo is under investigation. Fire crews were called out just after one o’clock Tuesday afternoon and found smoke coming from the small structure which houses restrooms and park facilities. It was quickly knocked down. The park structure at 5600 9th Street West has heavy smoke…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The rooftop at the Hotel Donaldson is opening for the first time in years. Which means people can once again overlook the downtown area from a historical site. “Very glad to be here, part of the iconic Hotel Donaldson,” said Mikael Engebretson, general manager. “Very happy to see all this hard work come to fruition here…
RICHLAND CO, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — The driver of a vehicle that ended up in a slough connected to Lake Elsie south of Hankinson walks away, but authorities didn’t know that. Deputies, Hankinson Fire, divers and K9s were all at the scene around 6 Tuesday morning doing a search. Richland County Sheriff Gary Ruhl says it ended after he was contacted…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo City Commissioners continue to look at options to deal with numerous reports of exhibition driving and loud or illegal mufflers. Assistant City Administrator Brenda Derrig and Police Chief Dave Zibolski presented several options to crack down on the issues. They include changes to roads, signal timing, speed feedback signs and adding more officers to re-establish…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — We’re getting a look at what voters in Iowa and New Hampshire are seeing on their screens starting this week. Gov. Doug Burgum has bought $3 million worth of ads in those states as he introduces himself as a Republican candidate for president. The ads are similar to the campaign announcement preview video that he released…
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A former North Dakota abortion provider challenged one of the nation’s strictest abortion laws Monday, arguing the law “fragrantly violates” a court ruling supporting the right of patients in the state to obtain the procedure to preserve their life or health. The lawsuit initially filed last year by what was the conservative state’s sole abortion provider…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — “Fall on your knees. Oh hear the angel voices.” The only reason we are bringing you a little holiday music in June is to tell you about Home Free. The group has been declared country music fans’ favorite a cappella group by Taste of Country and they are coming to Fargo. You can catch “Home Free…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO: UPDATE 06/13/23 3PM) — The name of an Augusta, Georgia man who died after rolling his pickup north of Casselton has been released. Highway Patrol says 52-year-old Roger Sizemore was thrown from the vehicle and died at the scene along a gravel road about two miles northeast of Amenia. They still are not sure exactly when he…
