FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — NDSU will have to find a new leader. President David Cook has been named the next president of Iowa State University. Cook attended Iowa State University and graduated in 1992 with a Bachelor of Arts in political science and speech communication. He got his PhD in organizational communication in 1998 from University of Kansas. In a…
Candy and sugary drinks are displayed at a gas station in Bismarck on Oct. 14, 2025. (Photo by Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — North Dakota has submitted a request to the federal government to prohibit North Dakotans enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program from using their benefits to buy soft drinks, energy drinks or candy….
Michael Hauck, 64, right, a homeless veteran, walks next to Kris Morrissette, behavioral health manager at Ministry on the Margins in Bismarck, before being transported to a nearby hotel as he awaits approval to move into a nearby apartment on Nov. 6, 2025. (Photo by Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — Michael Hauck served as a staff…
The U.S. Senate on Monday drew closer to ending the U.S. government shutdown after a small group of Senate Democrats and an independent senator broke a 40-day stalemate late Sunday evening and voted with Republicans to move forward with reopening the government, in a move that has angered many in their caucus. The legislative package that appears on track to end the longest government shutdown…
Harwood Mayor Blake Hankey address Fargo City Commissioners on Nov. 10, 2025.FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Harwood Mayor Blake Hankey appears at the latest Fargo City Commission meeting to ask the city to “back off” of a land grab for a proposed AI data center. The city has done just that, but just for two weeks. Commissioners voting 4-1 to delay…
Rocky’s Burgers, Franks, and Fries opens in south Fargo. 11/10/25.FARGO — A new, locally-owned restaurant has opened and is serving burgers and franks to the metro. Rocky’s Burgers, Franks, and Fries opened their doors to the public on Monday. Rocky’s Burgers, Franks, and Fries opened its doors in the former Taco John’s in the 2600 block of 32nd Avenue South…
Jay Gibson/ Oct. 20, 2017WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Head Coach Jay Gibson announces his resignation after 35 seasons coaching the West Fargo Packers. Gibson led the Packers to an impressive 217–140 record, a 61% winning percentage, and 29 playoff appearances. Gibson also led West Fargo to capture 11 Eastern Dakota Conference titles and advance to the state championship game…
FARGO, N.D (KVRR) — A local nonprofit is giving back to the community by making a lot of lasagna. The group will be holding a Thanksgiving Eve Lasagna Marathon and volunteers and donations are needed. On November 26, volunteers will be assembling and delivering more than 60 lasagnas to families in need of a meal over the holiday. “We Are…
Kashif GrantFARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A man is arrested after attempting to rob a downtown Fargo bank. Fargo Police say 36-year-old Kashif Grant, who has no permanent address, went into a bank in the 400 block of Main Avenue shortly before 2:30 this afternoon. There is a Wells Fargo located at 406 Main Avenue. Police say he told a bank…
Hunter walking on ice near cattails. Courtesy North Dakota Game and Fish Department.FARGO — North Dakota Game and Fish Department has put out a warning to hunters about the dangers of thin ice. According to Game and Fish, the recent cold weather in some parts of the state has created ice on some small bodies of water in the state,…
