North Dakota News

Fundraiser for Aneta, N.D. man hit by SUV

ANETA, N.D. (KVRR) – A man has a long road to recovery in front of him after being struck by an SUV. Nathan Nolden’s family writes on GoFundMe he and his wife Brandy were returning home on New Year’s Eve during foggy conditions when their pickup slid off the road. While friends were helping him get his truck back on…

Fargo Holiday Inn & Holiday Inn Express sold

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The Cass County Records Office confirms the Holiday Inn on the 3800 block of 13th Avenue South and the Holiday Inn Express on the 1000 block of 40th Street South have been sold. On December 29, 2022 Brandt Hospitality sold the hotel for $28 million to EPIC Companies. An EPIC spokesperson says Brandt will continue to…

Rodriguez Attorney: DOJ halted death penalty in all but one decertification requests

FARGO (KVRR) – An attorney for Alfonso Rodriguez, Jr., the man on death row for the kidnapping and death of Dru Sjodin, says the Biden Administration has halted the death penalty from being imposed in all but one request filed with the Dept. of Justice. Defense attorney Victor Abreu said via teleconference during a hearing at Fargo’s federal courthouse that…

West Fargo warns of unsafe ice on Sheyenne River

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The West Fargo Fire Dept. is reminding residents to stay off the Sheyenne River as water levels are expected to rise. Even a relatively small change in water levels can disrupt ice formation with little to no visible signs on the surface. “There is no such thing as safe ice,” said Dan Fuller, West Fargo Fire…

Fargo organization worried about how ND House bills affect LGBTQ+ community

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A Fargo organization is worried about how several bills in the North Dakota legislature will affect the LGBTQ community. “I just know North Dakota is better than what these bills make North Dakota look like,” Project RAI Member Kristin Nelson said. Co-founders of Project Rainbows Are Inclusive Kristin Nelson and Devon Dolney believe it was only…

Ramsey Co. attorney’s office reviews cases where former medical examiner testified, investigated

ST. PAUL, Minn. (KFGO/WCCO) – Ramsey County Attorney John Choi’s office is investigating dozens of cases involving the testimony or investigation of former medical examiner Dr. Michael McGee. Last week, Attorney General Keith Ellison announced his office was vacating the murder conviction of a man who was sent to prison nearly 25 years ago for the death of his wife,…

Sanford Health opens new Pediatric Oncology and Hematology clinic

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Sanford Health opens a new space for its Pediatric Oncology and Hematology clinic at its downtown location. Patients with blood disorders can now receive care closer to home instead of going to the Twin Cities or Rochester. It’s the only program in the region providing lifesaving treatments to pediatric and young adults. Officials say there’s a…

Spring Flooding Concerns Lead to Increased Releases at Baldhill Dam

VALLEY CITY, N.D. (KVRR) — The outflow on Baldhill Dam near Valley City will be increased next week due to an increased potential for spring flooding. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers says although the area experienced moderate to severe drought last year, snowpack measured in the drainage area above the dam indicates an increased potential for flooding. The reservoir will…