FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – An event highlighting protection of places of worship took place today at the Fargo Public Library. This comes after a steady increase in hate crimes locally and nationally. U.S. Attorney Mac Schneider was a speaker along with other local federal law enforcement partner leaders. Schneider says, “If you have any tips, any criminal behavior you want…
BISMARCK, N.D. (CNN) — A source with knowledge of his plans tells CNN that Gov. Doug Burgum is seriously mulling a bid for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination. A final decision could come in two to three weeks. Should Burgum enter the field, he would do so with considerably less national name recognition. He has a conservative track record, signing…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — After more than a ten-year break, the United Way of Cass-Clay brought back the United Way Day of Action. And people were excited for its return. “We are bringing together over three hundred volunteers to help with community projects across our community. So, it is a great day to bring together like minded and passionate investors…
Scotty Winston at the controls. KFGO Radio, Fargo, ND.WASHINGTON – Lawmakers on Capitol Hill are pushing to keep AM radio in the nation’s cars. A bipartisan group in Congress has introduced the “AM for Every Vehicle Act.” The bill calls on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to require automakers to keep AM radio in new cars at no additional…
WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Red River Valley SWAT Team is holding another training exercise. This time they will be near the 600 block of Morrison Street in West Fargo starting tonight at 6. People in the area will see weapons with no live rounds, hear loud noises and yelling. The exercise is expected to last until 9 p.m. Categories:…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The Fargo Human Rights Commission has voted unanimously to support Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Rupak Gandhi for ignoring new state laws that would create a number of restrictions related to trans students. Commissioners say they’re aware of how this legislative session has been anxiety-inducing for many children and their families. They cited data from the North…
FOSTER CO., N.D. (KVRR) — The McHenry, North Dakota man accused of running down a teen after a street dance last summer pleads guilty to manslaughter. A charge of leaving the scene of an accident was dismissed. 42-year-old Shannon Brandt avoids going to trial which was supposed to start on May 30. He faces up to 10 years in prison…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The Minnesota Lottery is kicking off the summer travel season this week to celebrate the new $5 scratch game Road Trip. They are giving away tickets in 35 cities throughout Minnesota, including Moorhead. The Road Trip scratch ticket art features popular roadside attractions throughout the state of Minnesota. Including Big Ole in Alexandria and the largest…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – It’s springtime in the area and that calls for the annual Syttende Mai celebration. Syttende Mai is a Norwegian holiday that takes place every year on the weekend closest to May 17th. “So every year we’ve got Syttende Mai, May 17th, and we are celebrating the constitution of Norway and we all celebrate with our costumes…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — As wildfires in northwestern Canada send smoke across our region, the North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality is advising those, especially with respiratory conditions, to limit prolonged outdoor activities. The National Weather Service in Grand Forks says a cold front will drive wildfire smoke to the ground by Thursday as winds shift to the north and…
