North Dakota News

F-M community comes out to “Reforest the Red”

The event has people planting all types of trees along the Red River.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Volunteers are taking the day off from the office to help give back to nature in Lindenwood Park. More than 200 volunteers across the F-M area are trying to improve the region’s drinking water quality, encourage plant growth and increase opportunities for fishing, bird watching and picnics. “Kinda fun seeing people come in and, you know,…

Gackle man accused of hitting & killing man with combine

STUTSMAN COUNTY, N.D. (KVRR) – A Gackle, North Dakota man is accused of striking and killing a man with a combine while drunk. It happened around five miles northeast of the town on Tuesday. The Stutsman County Sheriff’s Office says 57-year-old Johannes Steenberg was standing next to a grain cart when a combine driven by 41-year-old Ryan Storbeck struck and…

Man wanted by Fargo Police in connection to August death

Fargo Police are looking for 58-year-old Roberto Garcia

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) –The Fargo Police Department is looking for man possibly connected to a body found in August. Police say 58-year-old Roberto Garcia is wanted in connection to incident for manslaughter and aggravated assault. On August 14th, police responded to a body found. First responders were sent to a medical assist call in the 50 block of north Broadway…

ND Supreme Court rules term limits question should be on ballot

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) – The North Dakota Supreme Court says a ballot measure asking if voters want term limits on the governor and legislators should be placed on the November ballot. Supporters asked the high court to take action after Secretary of State Al Jaeger rejected the measure in March. He cited alleged irregularities including handwriting discrepancies and bonuses paid…

ND National Guard soldier from West Fargo dies

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) – North Dakota mourns the loss of 30 year old National Guard Sergeant Cody Cox of West Fargo. The Guard says he passed away of natural causes on Sunday. Cox enlisted in 2011 as a Lan Manager with the Fargo based 426th Signal Company. He was promoted to staff sergeant in April 22 and was assigned as…

WWE cancels Grand Forks event

STAMFORD, Conn. (KVRR) – World Wrestling Entertainment cancels its Sunday Stunner event October 2 at Ralph Engelstad Arena. Refunds are available through the original point of purchase. Ticketmaster says that will happen “once funds are received from the event organizer which is usually completed within 30 days.” The business says if tickets were transferred to you, the refund will go…

Wrigley: Violent crime rising in North Dakota

ATTORNEY GENERAL WILL ASK LAWMAKERS TO APPROVE TOUGHER MANDATORY SENTENCES

Attorney General Drew WrigleyBISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR-Prairie Public) – North Dakota Attorney General Drew Wrigley says 2022 statistics show a rising crime rate in North Dakota. Wrigley says that’s especially true of violent crime. “I don’t think it’s a stretch to say that these difficulties present a clear and very real present danger to the communities in North Dakota,” Wrigley said. Wrigley…

Jury selection in Arthur Kollie trial begins

The crime happened last year and the trial is in the beginning stages

CASS COUNTY, N.D. (KVRR) — Jury selection begins for the trial of 23-year-old Arthur Kollie who’s accused of stabbing 14-year-old Daisy “Jupiter” Paulsen to death in summer 2021. Hallways at the Cass County courthouse were filled with prospective jurors. Kollie is being charged with attempted murder, aggravated assault and robbery. Police say he randomly attacked Paulsen at a strip mall…

$32,500 made from alcohol sales during Saturday’s Bison game

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Fargodome officials say alcohol sales were 25 percent of revenue from Saturday’s North Dakota State football game against Drake on Saturday. It was the first time alcohol was sold at a Bison football game at the dome. General Manager Rob Sobolik says, based on preliminary numbers, booze sales equaled $32,500 in sales. He says he’s pleased…