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Corgi Races Enrapture North Dakota Horse Park

The little guys took their turn on the track during horse race intermissions.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The North Dakota Horse Park is known for its races with creatures that have long, elegant legs – so they switched that up a bit on Saturday, inviting corgis to hit the dirt track. The adorable pups raced in heats between the horse competitions. The races were organized by Northern Corgis, who also brought 4 Luv…

Cass County Finance Director to Resign

It's possible that Madrigga saw no way forward in her role following an executive order from President Trump.

CASS COUNTY, N.D. – The finance director of Cass County – and head of their election team – has announced that she’s resigning from the role. Brandy Madrigga has served in this position since 2021 and overseen two primary and general elections. However, she is a Canadian citizen, and President Trump recently signed an executive order that prohibits any non-US-citizen…

UND-Sponsored Drone Flight to Showcase Ability to Help Rural Areas

The one-hour unmanned flight will show off the progress of Project Rural Reach.

WILLISTON to WATFORD CITY, N.D. (KVRR) – Exciting news in the field of aviation coming from the University of North Dakota. They will be conducting a long-range drone flight that aims to demonstrate how the technology could connect rural areas of the state. The flight is scheduled for 9 A.M. on Thursday, July 24. An iSight drone operated on the…

Fargo Public Schools pauses programs supported by federal funds

FARGO (KVRR) – The Fargo Public School District has halted some teacher training and activity programs because the district has not received some anticipated federal grant allocations. “Due to uncertainty about when we will receive funds for these Federal Title Programs, FPS is pausing some of our trainings and activities that are supported by the funds,” according to FPS Chief…

Ranchers sue to revamp North Dakota Beef Commission appointment process

Cattle gather along a fence in Burleigh County on July 11, 2024. (Jeff Beach/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — A new lawsuit filed by a group of independent North Dakota ranchers alleges that Gov. Kelly Armstrong and private associations have too much power over who serves on the North Dakota Beef Commission’s board. The primary role of the…

Volunteers paint basketball court at Dike West

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Volunteers gathered at one of the basketball courts at Dike West Park, but instead of a basketball, they came with paint brushes and rollers. The Fargo Park District is painting a mural on the basketball court nearest Fourth Street South. The mural is in celebration of National Parks and Recreation Month. Painters age eight and older…

West Fargo man arrested for Gross Sexual Imposition of a Minor

Nicolas WikaWEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — West Fargo Police Department arrested a suspect for felony gross sexual imposition of a minor. Detectives executed a search warrant and arrested 30-year-old Nicolas Wika inside a West Fargo residence. Police say this remains an open investigation. The Investigations Division partnered with the Red River Children’s Advocacy Center to help the juvenile who was…

Arizona man arraigned for attempted murder after stabbing in downtown Fargo in June

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — An Arizona man has been arraigned in Fargo for a stabbing in Roberts Alley in downtown Fargo last month. 63-year-old Calvin Phillips of Avondale, Arizona is charged with attempted murder and aggravated assault. Court documents show that Phillips was seen on video arguing with Marcus Polk around 2:30 in the morning on June 8. On video,…

“Peach Be with You” burger wins Downtown Fargo Burger Royale competition

“Peach Be with You”/Courtesy: H2M Brand HausFARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The people have tasted and now they have spoken. The winner of this year’s Downtown Fargo Burger Royale competition is “Peach Be With You” served up by 84 Italian Steakhouse. In third place, Sons of Norway, and coming in at second place, Prairie Kitchen. The 3rd annual burger competition pits…