North Dakota News

Senate bill in ND legislature focuses on parents’ fundamental rights

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — A bill in the North Dakota legislature focuses on parents’ rights, education and consenting medical treatment for their children. The Senate bill would let parents direct the education, moral and religious training of their child. Parents are free to opt out of any school curriculum if they feel it threatens their family values. Supporters say it’s…

Minot teen to appear on “The Jennifer Hudson Show” after half-court shot goes viral

MINOT, N.D. (KVRR) — A seventh grader from Minot goes viral after winning a basketball shootout contest at his school and now he’s appearing on the Jennifer Hudson Show. 13-year-old JJ Franks from Bishop Ryan Catholic School will appear on the show Thursday. In January, JJ scored a layup, free throw, three-pointer and a one-handed half-court shot to win ten…

Is there any relief from the snow?

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Many cleaned up from a winter storm which packed a punch on the valley Tuesday evening. High snowfall rates exceeding 1″ per hour at times reduced visibility and made driving conditions difficult. Heavy snow even forced Interstate 29 from the North Dakota Line to Watertown, S.D. to close Tuesday evening. Fortunately, we are anticipating a less…

Possible Mobilization for Bismarck-based Army National Guard Unit

North Dakota Lt. Gov. Brent Sanford (left) renders remarks during the Bismarck-based Detachment 7, Company C, 2nd Battalion, 245th Aviation Regiment, Operational Airlift Support (OSA) open house on August 17, 2018.BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — Bismarck-based Detachment 7, Company C, 2nd Battalion, 245th Aviation Regiment has been sent an alert for possible mobilization. The North Dakota Army National Guard unit would deploy to…

Kasper responds to campaign finance complaint

FARGO (KVRR-KFGO) – State Representative Jim Kasper has responded to a complaint from a member of U.S. Term Limits Association, who claims the Republican did not disclose a large contribution in the 2020 campaign. Kasper, who represents District 46 in Fargo, says he takes financial disclosures and reporting seriously and he will review his records. Kasper says it’s possible that…

Fargo Police say 2022 overall crime down compared to 2021

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo Police Department crime statistics shows a slight decrease in overall offenses against people last year. But Chief David Zibolski noted increases in both aggravated assault and rape. Zibolski says the 2021 property crime numbers were especially high across Fargo and his department made a concerted effort to bring numbers down in 2022. The report says…

‘Dead Man Walking’ author discusses Rodriguez case, expects federal executions to decline

Sister Helen Prejean: "Being sentenced to death and following through with it are two very different things."

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The case of Alfonso Rodriguez, Jr. is one that is well-known in our community. The federal government recently decided not to pursue the death penalty for Rodriguez, Jr. “Being sentenced to death and following through with it are two very different things.” Sister Helen Prejean is a well-known advocate for the people on death row as…

UPDATE: Xcel Energy Crews Restore Power to Majority of Customers in Fargo

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — UPDATE(9:30pm/Tuesday) Crews have restored power to a majority of the accounts that lost it around 8 this evening. Around 100 customers remain without power. **ORIGINAL STORY BLOEW** Around 9,500 customers of Xcel Energy are without power in Fargo. The majority of the outages are north of Main Avenue between I-29 and the Red River. Xcel’s outage…