North Dakota News

Chick-fil-A gives away more than 2,000 sandwiches to fans ahead of big game

Organizers say that wanted to show their appreciation for the community.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Chick-fil-A gave away free sandwiches to over 2,000 hungry fans at the Harvest Bowl featuring NDSU and UND. They started at the Fargodome at 9:30 a.m. Fans lined up to grab a free chicken sandwich before the big game “We are planning on giving away 2,800 sandwiches today. And so posting on social media, everybody has…

Fargo family displaced by fire

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — A family has been displaced after a fire that started in a bedroom damaged their south Fargo home Saturday morning. Battalion Chief Jason Ness said crews were called to the 1500 block of 34th Avenue S. around 7:30 a.m. for a structure fire that started with a mattress burning in a bedroom. When firefighters arrived, they…

2 dead in north Fargo shooting

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — Fargo police are investigating a shooting near NDSU that left two people dead early Saturday morning. Officers were called to the 1000 block of 15th Street N. around 3:15 a.m. on a report of shots fired and found two bodies lying on the driveway. A neighbor says he woke up to arguments and screaming. He was…

Salvation Army kicks off annual Red Kettle campaign

The campaign goal is to raise 1 million dollars this year!

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The Salvation army kicks off their annual Red Kettle Campaign at the West Acres Mall. This year’s goal is to raise $1 million providing support for people in need. They hope with the raised goal they will be able to help families who may be facing challenges due to inflation. “Last year we raised $976,000. So…

VandeWalle to retire from North Dakota Supreme Court

North Dakota Supreme Court Justice Gerald VandeWalle (center)BISMARCK, N.D. – North Dakota Supreme Court Justice Gerald VandeWalle says he will retire on Jan. 31. Gov. Doug Burgum announced Vandewalle’s retirement on Friday. The 89-year-old VandeWalle was appointed to the Supreme Court in 1978 and served as chief justice from 1993 until 2019, when he did not seek reappointment as chief….

Sculpture Missing From North Dakota Museum of Art

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) – A sculpture at the North Dakota Museum of Art has been missing since the first week of November. The Garden Wheel disappeared from its place in front of the museum on the University of North Dakota campus. It is approximately 50 inches in height, eight inches wide and weighs about 50 pounds. The sculpture was…

F-M community celebrates 6th annual Christkindlmarkt

Bring out the ugly sweaters as Christkindlmarkt is under way. Have some chocolate, check out the entertainment, warm up by the fire and take a picture with THE Santa Claus only on Sunday from 1-4pm.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — An outdoor winter wonderland you can only find inside and outside the Fargo Civic Center. “It’s a free community event. Everyone is welcome and it’s really just a time to slow down, bring together your friends and family and celebrate the holiday season,” said Simone Wai, Event Organizer. Fargo’s 6th annual Christkindlmarkt features vibrant entertainment, cool,…

Fargo Parks wants input on improvements for Yunker Farm Park

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Fargo Parks looks for your input for new features at Yunker Farm Park. Norris Design shared what options they have to revamp it. Plans include expanding the botanical gardens, adding a Japanese garden and revamping Yunker Farmhouse for more educational opportunities. There are 20 acres of open space at the park. Fargo Parks isn’t the only…

Hansen Elevator Service of Elbow Lake Banned From Doing Business in N.D., Again

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — Hansen Elevator Service of Elbow Lake, Minnesota is banned from doing business in North Dakota, for a second time. Stutsman County District Court ordered its owner, David Hansen, to pay restitution of $26,000. He was also ordered to pay $4,000 in civil penalties and $1,400 in Attorney General’s costs. The court found Hansen engaged in consumer fraud…