North Dakota News

Wild Terra looks to fundraiser to stay open

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Wild Terra cidery in Fargo is raising money after they say an equipment failure ruined several batches of their cider. They are looking for $60,000 through a GoFundMe campaign to deal with the financial ramifications of having to replace their product. Wild Terra has been in business for 7 years, hosting an annual Apple Harvest Festival…

Employees report layoffs at West Fargo-based Epic Companies

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR-KFGO) – A number of employees have been recently laid off from a West Fargo-based development company, many of them without explanation. Some contractors who are owed money by Epic Companies say they’re worried about getting paid for work they’ve already done. One of the contractors told KVRR News that when he showed up for work, he…

Coroner appointed Griggs County Sheriff following resignations of sheriff, deputy

COOPERSTOWN, N.D. (KVRR-KFGO) – There’s a new sheriff in Griggs County. The Griggs County Commission appointed county coroner Rick Cushman after Sheriff Michael Beaver and Deputy Tyler Rispa resigned. Beaver and Rispa submitted their resignations after controversy surrounding an altered email and accusations from some commissioners and residents over months of overzealous policing by the sheriff’s office. At a commission…

UPDATE: 5-Year-Old Has Serious Injuries, 5 Others Hurt, After Semi & SUV Collide Near Felton

FELTON, Minn. (KVRR) — A 5-year-old Crookston boy is in Sanford in Fargo with life threatening injuries after a crash between a semi hauling gravel and an SUV near Felton, Minnesota. Minnesota State Patrol has identified the boy as Bo Hoppe. The SUV driver, 41-year-old Tansy Hoppe, has non-life threatening injuries. Four other passeners are at Sanford with non-life threatening…

Police Working To Improve Traffic Stop Data in Fargo

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo Police Department is working to improve data on traffic stops in the city. Chief Dave Zibolski told the Police Advisory and Oversight Board that it will help to gather data to determine trends, complaints, ethnic background and analysis. Traffic stops currently go through an electronic system but it does not cover all instances. Warnings are…

United Way Day of Action Brings Surge in Volunteerism in the Metro

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Continuing to make a difference in the community, United Way of Cass Clay holds its second annual Day of Action. United Way helped work on much-needed volunteer projects throughout the community and brought awareness to issues that they say affect us all. More than 400 volunteers fanned out to more than 30 locations. They worked with…

LIVE: Pet Connection: Meet Gibbs

FARGO — Little Gibbs the Lab cross is a really, really good boy. And that’s especially impressive because up until he was taken from the pound after almost running out of time, he had very obviously never lived in a house before. Journey Home Animal Rescue Nicole Jorgenson brought Gibbs in to the Morning Show and says when she first…

The Chamber Holds West Fargo City Commission Candidate Forum

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — One day after a forum for Fargo City Commission candidates was held, another forum is held for candidates in West Fargo. This one was hosted by The Chamber in partnership with the Building Industry Association. All five city commission candidates took part including Tyler Erickson, Rory Jorgensen, DeAnn Reed, John Severson and Amy Zundel. One…