North Dakota News

AAA predicting an explosion in summer travel

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — AAA is expecting an explosion in travel with 80% of North Dakotans planning to take a vacation this year. More than half are hoping to take a trip during the summer months. Travelers are planning to hit the lakes, state parks, or head to a major city. Many traveling are enjoying lower gas prices compared to…

Foreigner Bassist Weighs In On A-I In Music as Band Hosts Local Choir at Scheels Arena

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Tonight is the night! A choir from Sheyenne High School in West Fargo will be taking the stage with rock and roll legends, Foreigner, on the band’s biggest hit. Around 20 choir members will be backing the band on it’s number one smash hit “I Want To Know What Love Is”. We have a crew there…

N.D. U.S. Attorney’s Officer Getting 5 More Prosecutors, 3 For State’s Reservations

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — North Dakota’s U.S. Attorney’s Office is getting five additional prosecutors, with three dedicated to public safety needs on the state’s reservations. One of the other two prosecutors will focus on violent crime in Cass County and the surrounding areas and one will spearhead e-Litigation efforts. “For decades, the hallmark of the United States Attorney’s Office in…

Fargo Superintendent: District will ignore new state law to protect students

Rupak GandhiFARGO (KVRR-KFGO) – In an emotional address to the Fargo School Board during the Board’s regular meeting Tuesday night, Superintendent Rupak Gandhi shared his administration’s stance that, unless the Board directs it otherwise, the district will prioritize keeping students safe over obeying a new North Dakota state law that creates a number of restrictions and policies related to transgender…

U.S. Army Corps leaders from across the country tour F-M Diversion Project

The project is designed to mitigate climate change's impact.

HORACE, N.D. (KVRR) — Leaders from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers as well as 42 district commanders and 13 officers came to Horace to get a close look at the F-M Diversion project. It’s being called a “first in the nation” project for its split delivery construction with one component delivered by the Diversion Authority and one by the…

Kevin O’Leary’s Wonder Fund Invests In Grand Forks Technology Company

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A Grand Forks based technology company called Thread is getting the latest investment from ‘Mr. Wonderful’. Shark Tank star Kevin O’Leary’s Wonder Fund North Dakota is investing $2.5 million in the company. A press release from North Dakota Department of Commerce calls Thread the leader in enterprise-scale asset maintenance technology for energy and utilities. Thread has…