BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota lawmakers are scheduled to be back in Bismarck on Monday to begin a special session to fix a budget mess after the state Supreme Court struck down a major funding bill last month. Here is a preview of the issues involved in the special session and what awaits Republican Gov. Doug Burgum and the Republican-controlled Legislature. WHAT CAUSED THE SPECIAL…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A small kitchen fire in a south Fargo townhouse causes $20,000 in damage. It was reported around 8:40 this morning at 4724 47th Street South. Fargo Fire crews say a neighbor with a fire extinguisher helped keep it from growing. The cause of the fire appears to be cooking oil that ignited. The townhouse has fire…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A two-vehicle crash sets off a garage fire and a search for one of the drivers who fled the scene. It happened Saturday afternoon at 10th Street and 9th Avenue South. Witnesses say one of the vehicles involved crashed into a garage, starting it on fire. One person and a dog were home at the time….
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Riverkeepers hosts its 13th annual Celebrate our Red fundraiser. The event included raffle, an hors d’oeuvres buffet, and beverages. There was also a silent auction which was filled with experiences instead of items. Some of these experiences are spearfishing and cat fishing trips as well as a hike with a naturalist. Riverkeepers say they will use…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Scary moments for some people as Red River Valley Bomb Team is called out to downtown Fargo on a potential bomb threat. Law enforcement received the call in the noon hour. A pressure cooker left on the corner of Main Avenue and Broadway forced police to issue a shelter-in-place order because of concern that it could…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – After being given just 60 days notice to leave their old spot, a popular Chinese restaurant makes its grand re-opening in south Fargo. The Great Wall has moved to 32nd Avenue South where Mandarin Kitchen Express used to be located. The owner says the restaurant was on the search for a new home for a while…
CASS COUNTY, N.D. (KVRR) – Cass County is bringing a new system to the area that will monitor drivers’ behaviors on the roads. It’s called SmartSign, which is an intelligent driver feedback sign that can identify speeding, distracted driving and unbelted drivers. It will then notify them of the unsafe driving behavior in real time. “It’s like a radar sign…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Before the cold winter, the Salvation army is doing their part to help those in need. The Salvation army is running Coats for Kids and Families at the Hope Lutheran Church today and Thursday from 9am-4pm. Currently they have around 2,000 coats, snow boots, hats, gloves, and scarves in total. “We’re so grateful for the opportunity…
FARGO (KVRR-KFGO) – Just over three years ago, Craig Melton’s roommate reported him missing from Fargo. Melton’s co-workers at Kroll’s Diner said they saw him with two men in the restaurant’s parking lot on September 17, 2020. Melton said the men were homeless and he was giving them a ride. A friend saw Melton later that night, armed with an…
WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Junkyard Brewing’s West Fargo location will officially open next Wednesday, Oct. 25. Owner Michelle Juhnke says it’s taken months of preparation to make the 1970’s bank building look and feel like a comfortable and enjoyable place to gather. The taproom features two patios, three bars, and plenty of seating. The bank’s vault door will remain to…
