North Dakota News

“Battle of the Badges” urges people to donate blood

A friendly competition between law enforcement agencies encourages the community to donate blood.

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Throughout the week, the West Fargo Fire and Police Departments team up with Vitalant in the fourth annual Battle of the Badges. More than 100 donors had the option to vote for Team Fire or Team Law. Team Fire is the defending champions, but Vitalant says the donations are a win-win for everyone. “The police…

16th annual Rumble on the Red returns to Fargodome

The largest high school sanctioned wrestling tournament in the nation is back as wrestling fans pour in from near and far.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The 16th annual Rumble on the Red is underway at the Fargodome. “We really enjoy it here. There’s so many people, so many teams that we see year after year…the kids that we see growing up through this process has been really fun,” says Leonard Bollinger, a Bismarck Century fan. Around 1,500 high school wrestlers across…

NDHP identify man arrested for allegedly shooting at vehicle

MAPLETON, N.D. (KVRR) — North Dakota Highway Patrol says 43-year-old Derrick Hansen, of Plymouth, Minnesota, was arrested during a high-risk traffic stop on I-94 near Mapleton. Troopers responded to a report of a reckless driver/road rage incident around 3:00 Wednesday afternoon. Someone says their vehicle was shot at and a window broke. During the investigation, a .177 caliber CO2 pistol…

Enough fentanyl to kill 36,000 people seized by feds in N.D. in 2022

NORTH DAKOTA (KFGO) – Throughout 2022, Drug Enforcement Administration investigators nationwide reported seizing more than 379 million potentially deadly doses of fentanyl in both pill and powder form, enough to kill every American. In some states, seized-dose totals tripled the amount reported in 2021. DEA spokeswoman Emily Murray said 36,000 lethal doses of fentanyl were seized by federal agents in…

Shannon Brandt murder trial could be moved from Foster County, N.D.

Shannon BrandtNORTH DAKOTA – (KFGO) – Tentative dates have been agreed upon for the trial of Shannon Brandt, who is accused of murdering 18-year-old Cayler Ellingson after a street dance in McHenry in September. At a hearing held via Zoom on Thursday morning, Southeast District Judge Bradley Cruff designated two weeks for the trial and scheduled it to start on…

Hundreds across F-M region participate in Winter Solstice Walk

A walk to celebrate the Winter Solstice brings out hundreds from F-M community to Lindenwood Park.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Hundreds across the F-M region enjoying a nice snowy stroll at Lindenwood Park to celebrate the longest night of the year featuring glow sticks and candle lights. “What we’re doing is, we’re advocating for the sustainable use of the Red River. It’s pretty much a 0.9 mile loop. I’ve got my parents here handing out glow sticks…

Fargo City Commission passes vote to change city’s code defining adult entertainment businesses

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The Fargo City Commission votes 4 to 1 to change the city’s code regulating and defining adult entertainment businesses. It would force some business to move locations to keep away from churches and schools. Adult use provisions were adopted in 1998 and have not been updated since. Supporters of the ordnance say the change will help…

High-risk traffic stop leads to arrest near Mapleton

It happened on I-94 around 3 p.m.

MAPLETON, N.D. (KVRR) — Troopers with the North Dakota Highway Patrol conducted a high-risk traffic stop. They were responding to a report of a reckless driver/road rage incident around 3:00 this afternoon. Someone says their vehicle was shot at and a window broke. A vehicle was pulled over on I-94 near Mapleton where the suspect was taken into custody. The…