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Ground spraying for elevated mosquito nuisance to begin Tuesday in Cass County

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Cass County Vector Control is gearing up to start ground spraying for what they call is an elevated mosquito nuisance. They will have their trucks rolling and spraying insecticides in rural Cass County cities and major subdivisions on Tuesday night starting at around 8:30. It is weather permitting. The insecticides are labeled for use in residential…

Man leads West Fargo Police on pursuit down Main Ave.

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — West Fargo Police were led on a pursuit late Sunday night, after an attempted traffic stop near the intersection of 45th Street and 7th Avenue S. The driver of the vehicle fled westbound towards the 300 block of Main Avenue, where police used a PIT manuver to disable the vehicle. The driver, Levi Roland Hansmeier,…

West Fargo Police respond to foot pursuit

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — West Fargo Police were led on a foot pursuit after attempting to stop a bicyclist for a traffic violations. Just before 10 PM Friday, police attempted the traffic stop in the 800 block of 7th Ave. E. After making contact with law enforcement the suspect fled west and was apprehended roughly two blocks later. The…

NDSU opts into House v. NCAA settlement; to begin paying student-athletes directly

NDSU footballFARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The North Dakota State University athletic department will be opting in to the House v. NCAA settlement for the 2025-26 season. The settlement opens the door for Bison student-athletes to start recieving payments coordinated directly by the school’s athletic department. Under the terms of the settlement, additional scholarships and payments made to student-athletes above pre-settlment…

ND to boost awareness of SNAP acceptance at farmers’ markets

BISMARCK, N.D. (KFGO/KVRR) – A key federal food assistance program is gaining a bigger presence at the nation’s farmers’ markets. North Dakota is among the states trying to let SNAP recipients know which locations accept the aid, giving them another option to buy healthy foods. Keith Knudson of the North Dakota Farmers Market and Growers Association says this is another…

Ham Radio Field Day connects people across the globe

Red River Radio Amateurs began broadcasting at 1 P.M. on Saturday, June 28.

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Ham radio enthusiasts hopped on the airwaves this weekend for a nationwide radio celebration. Red River Radio Amateurs took part in the 92nd Annual Field Day event. They set up at the Cass County highway department in West Fargo, and starting at 1 in the afternoon on Saturday, began running radio exercises and trying to…

Lundy’s Hosts Fundraiser on Landon Solberg’s Birthday

Landon would have been 18 on June 29, 2025.

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – People looking to beat the heat with a sweet treat also helped give back to a good cause. Lundy’s Ice Cream in West Fargo at The Lights held a fundraiser for Landon’s Light. The foundation, established in memory of Landon Solberg, helps kids battling serious illnesses, especially cancer. 20% of the sales today at Lundy’s…

Icewind Brewing Celebrates 5 Years in Business

The brewery's owner said he's impressed with how much the business has grown in that time frame.

MAPLETON, N.D. (KVRR) – Icewind Brewing celebrated a big milestone on Saturday, June 28. The brewery, located in Mapleton, marked five years in business with a day-long bash. They had bingo, a live auction, and a performance by local band Quick56. Icewind’s owner says the connections they’ve made with the community are what made this day extra special. “We’re a…

Benefit for Meredith Olafson Shows Support

The registered nurse says the hardest adjustment has been staying sedentary after living such an active lifestyle.

MOORHEAD, MN (KVRR) – Meredith Olafson was convinced she just had the flu. At first, she tried to work through it, but her supervisor sent her home. The next time she showed up, those superiors at Sanford Medical Center, where she’s a registered nurse, overrode her objections and forced her to get herself checked out. The test results were devastating:…

Cooking Fire in West Fargo Damages Apartment

No-one was hurt, but the resident of the unit in which the fire started will be displaced.

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The Northern Lights Apartments are recovering from an early-morning fire caused by a cooking incident. At approximately 6:25 a.m. Sunday, June 29, the West Fargo Fire Department responded to 2920 Sheyenne Street for reports of a structure fire. Smoke was coming from a fifth-floor unit and the sprinkler system had been activated. The initial cause…