North Dakota News

New Federal Reserve report: Inflation is going down in the Midwest

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis released a new report, saying that inflation is going down in the Midwest but families are still feeling financial tension from the high prices over the past two years. The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis recently released data on a report that suggests households are still feeling financial stress despite…

Pembina Gorge To Become 14th State Park of North Dakota

Pembina Gorge west of Walhalla on the Rendezvous Region Scenic BackwayCAVALIER CO., N.D. (KVRR) — North Dakota is getting its first state park since 1989. Pembina Gorge State Recreation Area will be developed into the state’s 14th state park, just west of Walhalla near the border with Canada. The 2023 legislative session approved $6 million in funding with another $2…

All Clear Issued After Search for Suspect Comes Up Empty in North Grand Forks Neighborhood

  GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO/KNOX: 5:30pm UPDATE) —  The search for a man wanted for attempted murder comes up empty in Grand Forks. Grand Forks Regional SWAT team attempted to arrest 25-year-old Omar Martinez this afternoon at an apartment in the 12 hundred block of 39th Street North. A shelter in place was issued and then lifted around 3:45 when…

FPD investigating after a body found in water

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO: 4PM UPDATE) — Fargo Police Department is investigating after a body was found in a retention pond in the 3500 block of Main Avenue. Cass County Coroner was among those on the scene just after 9 a.m. behind a large commercial-industrial business park south of Main Avenue and east of I-29. A police spokesperson says the adult…

Air Quality Concerns Locally As Wildfires Burn Out of Control in Parts of Canada

ALBERTA, CANADA (KVRR/FOX) — Firefighters in Alberta, Canada are dealing with out-of-control fires as a result of abnormally hot and dry weather. The wildfires have been going on for weeks and more than 10,000 people have been forced to leave their homes. There’s extensive property damage to both homes and businesses in the region. There is also a growing concern…

Pedestrian Bridges Being Put Back In Place At Lindenwood, Gooseberry, Oak Grove and Memorial Parks

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo Park District is one again lowering the pedestrian lift bridge at Lindenwood Park on Monday as flood waters continue to recede. The bridge will be open for pedestrian and cyclist use between Lindenwood Park in Fargo and Gooseberry Park in Moorhead. Oak Grove pedestrian bridge is also scheduled to be lowered by the Moorhead Park…