North Dakota News

Fargo Man Arrested and Charged With DUI After Crashing Dirt Bike Near Kindred

CASS CO., N.D. (KVRR) — A Fargo man is arrested for driving under the influence after crashing his dirt bike near Kindred. Highway Patrol says 32-year-old Tory Christianson drove over a field approach, lost control, and was thrown. He was treated on scene along Highway 32 around 4 Sunday afternoon. Christianson was then taken to Sanford Medical Center in Fargo with…

Community walkers, runners embrace National Recovery Month with 5k

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Runners Against Destructive Decisions and community walkers are letting it all out on the south Fargo streets for a 5k. “This is the fun stuff, right? You get to see lots of different people celebrating recovery. Running was an important part of my early recovery journey. It’s near and dear to my heart. We really want…

NDSU fraternity walks 60 miles, spreading awareness for men’s health

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Movember is full of mustaches, moments and miles. An NDSU fraternity finishes its trek for the fellas from Grand Forks to Fargo to bring awareness to the struggles men face. The Movember walk hosted by Sigma Alpha Epsilon is a national movement focused on preventing suicide among men and raising money for research on prostate and…

2 siblings sentenced in N.D. fentanyl probe, 5 fugitives remain

FARGO, N.D. (AP) – Two siblings were sentenced in federal court this week for their part in a sprawling operation that prosecutors say trafficked fentanyl from China to the U.S. and Canada, some of the last cases stemming from an investigation into the overdose death of an 18-year-old in North Dakota. U.S. Chief District Judge Peter Welte sentenced Marie Um,…

Group sponsoring amendment to change N.D.’s election laws withdraws petition

BISMARCK, N.D. (KFGO) – The committee sponsoring a North Dakota Constitutional amendment proposal to make a wide range of changes to election laws has withdrawn the petition. Committee Chair Lydia Gessele said she would not accept the title drafted by Secretary of State Michael Howe, which must be a fair representation of the measure. The petition, among other things, would…

Lashkowitz High Rise demolition set for September 16

The implosion and demolition of the Lashkowitz in downtown Fargo is set for next Saturday and is sparking some buzz.

FARGO N.D. (KVRR) — The Lashkowitz High Rise has been a part of the city’s skyline for over 50 years and with the iconic building has got the community talking. Chris Brungardt the Fargo Deputy Head of Housing said, “Well it’s developing a lot of excitement and buzz in the entire community getting a lot of phone calls and radio…