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Highway patrol investigating fatal motorcycle crash

June 29, 2022

Jim Monk,

FARGO (KVRR) – A 36-year-old man is dead following a motorcycle crash on I-94 near West Fargo. The North Dakota Highway Patrol says the crash happened around 9:00 p.m. Tuesday near mile marker 341. While traveling westbound, the rider of the motorcycle lost control. The motorcycle began to wobble, and the rider was thrown from the motorcycle. The motorcycle came…

Fargo-Moorhead Eats Facebook page gaining steam

A Fargo man creates the "Fargo-Moorhead Eats" page as a hub for food fans around and restaurant reviews across the region.

June 28, 2022

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A social media page is seeing more activity where you can openly talk about what you’re making and the best restaurants in the F-M region. Rick Gion used to work in restaurants like the Green Mill and Outback Steakhouse so he understands the growing pains restaurants go through to stay relevant. “I really know food, I…

Fargo City Leaders Sworn In Including New Commissioner

June 28, 2022

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo’s City Commission has a new look after Denise Kolpack was sworn in as the newest commissioner. Also taking the oath for another term were Mayor Dr. Tim Mahoney and Commissioner Dave Piepkorn. The commission also voted 4-1 to once again make Piepkorn the deputy mayor. The only no vote came from Commissioner John Strand who…

North Dakota Economy Is Booming Post-Pandemic

June 28, 2022

KVRR Staff,

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR/AP) — North Dakota keeps showing signs of economic growth. Taxable sales and purchases for the first quarter of 2022 were up 13.2% compared to the same period last year. State Tax Commissioner Brian Kroshus reports all of the 15 major industry sectors reported increases over the first quarter of 2021. He says it’s the fourth consecutive quarter…

Victim of Vehicle Fire Near Buffalo, N.D. Identified

June 28, 2022

TJ Nelson,

CASS CO., N.D. (KVRR) — Cass County authorities identify the victim of a vehicle fire on Sunday along I-94. He is 36-year-old Matthew Knight of Greenville, Ohio. Knight’s body was taken to the state medical examiner’s office in Grand Forks for an autopsy. Multiple first responders arrived at the scene near mile marker 313, just southwest of Buffalo, around 9…

ULTA Salon in Fargo agrees to settlement after denying woman to enter with service dog

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals with disabilities who use service animals may enter public places with their service animals

June 28, 2022

Alison Voorhees,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — ULTA Salon in Fargo has agreed to settlement terms after violating the Americans with Disabilities Act. A woman with a disability says she was told she couldn’t enter ULTA with her service animal. The retail store is located at 4420 13th Avenue South. A salon employee also incorrectly claimed that a North Dakota cosmetology statute prohibited service…

LIVE: Rule The Red With River Keepers

Keep hold of your patience, it's almost time!

June 28, 2022

Emily Welker,

Are you ready for the Red? Because it’s finally ready for you. the flooding that kept the red river above its banks earlier this spring and in the first few days of summer is finally down. And that means it’s safe to use again for recreationalists. The nonprofit group River keepers is gearing up again this season for its canoe…

Veterans demand VA scrap outhouse plan at Fargo National Cemetery

June 28, 2022

Jim Monk,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – A coalition of Fargo-Moorhead area veteran groups will file a complaint with the Department of Veterans Affairs over plans to build an outhouse on the grounds of the Fargo National Cemetery. United Patriotic Bodies Commander Jason Hicks says members of the group met Monday night. “Will be filing a formal complaint with the VA regarding the…

North Dakota’s abortion ban goes into effect July 28

June 28, 2022

Jim Monk,

Drew WrigleyBISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) – Under most circumstances, abortion will be prohibited in North Dakota, effective July 28. Attorney General Drew Wrigley says he has certified the “preconditions for enforcement” of the state’s abortion ban. The law was designed to go into effect automatically after the U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade, but cannot be enforced until 30 days…

Sandy’s Donuts Temporarily Shuts Down All Locations

Sandy's has been serving the metro for over 30 years with what some people say are some of the best donuts around.

June 27, 2022

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – We have some bad news for fans of Sandy’s Donuts. They have closed all three locations, but it’s just temporary. One of those disappointed customers was Owen Lindbo who was taking a nice stroll downtown with his mom and decided to stop for donuts. “Apparently all the Sandy’s locations are closed and it’s really sad,” Lindbo…