North Dakota News

Opening Day for the Red River Market

The market runs from 10 A.M. to 2 P.M. and attracts thousands of attendees.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Red River Market has returned to downtown Fargo for its eleventh iteration. It kicked off on July 12 at 10 A.M., and will continue every Saturday from 10 A.M. to 2 P.M. until October 25. The market features fresh grown food, products from local businesses and organizations, as well as live music and activities for all…

First Races of the Season at the North Dakota Horse Park

The first 250 patrons through the gates received a free t-shirt.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Horse racing returned to Fargo on Saturday with the kickoff of another season at North Dakota Horse Park. The gates opened at 11 A.M. on July 12, with the first 250 patrons receiving a free t-shirt. Racing began just after noon, and excitement was in the air for participants and spectators alike. Track management says both…

Clydesdale Horses Rumble into Grand Forks

The Clydesdales arrived in Grand Forks on Tuesday and have been staying at the Alerus Center all week long.

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) – We received a look behind the scenes as the Anheuser-Busch Clydesdales got primped for their public appearance at River Cities Speedway on the evening of Friday, July 11. It’s all part of Clydesdales Week at the Alerus Center, which is part of their series of public events designed to raise awareness for the nonprofit Folds…

West Fargo Police Department Asks for Public Assistance in Wanner Case

Jonett was 50 years old when she disappeared after leaving work on July 11, 2023.

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The West Fargo Police department is asking for assistance in locating a woman who has now been missing for just over two years. They’re using the anniversary of the disappearance of Jonett Wanner to ask the public if they have any information regarding said disappearance. Wanner left work and was last seen at 2:30 p.m….

Red River Market Opens for Season

FARGO — The Red River Market kicks off for the season tomorrow in downtown, but the nonprofit behind it is running into resistance from city leaders when it comes to blocking off downtown streets for their gatherings. Folkways founder Simone Wai says it won’t affect the farmers market, which is now in its second decade and has grown to 80-some…

Man Arrested After Pursuit in West Fargo

The West Fargo Police Department says the man tried to flee after he had stopped and spoke with officers for a period of time.

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The West Fargo Police Department has arrested a suspect following a vehicle and foot pursuit. At approximately 12:12 a.m. Friday, July 11, the West Fargo Police Department approached a suspicious vehicle in the 1400 block of 16th Street E. The driver of the vehicle fled after speaking with law enforcement for several minutes and the…

Airport Funding Secured for North Dakota

The largest federal grants will go to Fargo and Bismarck.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded about $31 million to airports across North Dakota. The largest chunk of that allocation – $13.4 million – will go towards the terminal expansion and other construction projects at Hector International Airport in Fargo. Next in terms of monetary value is $10.3 million to rehabilitate taxiways and runways, reconstruct…

Dilworth, Cass County Announce Spraying Operations

Cass will begin on Sunday, while Dilworth's spraying is scheduled for Monday evening.

CASS COUNTY, N.D. and DILWORTH, MN (KVRR) – Both the city of Dilworth and Cass County put out releases on Friday, July 11, warning residents of impending mosquito spraying operations. Cass County will begin spraying in Fargo and West Fargo on Sunday, July 13, after 8:00 P.M. They will then move to more rural cities and subdivisions on the evening…

Controversy remains over new art installation on the building of the North Dakota’s School for The Blind

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — Controversy over this mural has grown within the past several weeks of its creation. But the North Dakota Vision Services School for the Blind Superintendent says that this mural brings life to the students and the state. “We wanted features that would exemplify what we do in a positive way. And the other thing we…