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Minot-based ‘Rocky’s’ to take over former Taco John’s in south Fargo

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A Minot fast food restaurant is coming to Fargo. Rocky’s Burgers, Franks and Fries will replace the former Taco John’s along 32nd Avenue South. Work is currently being done on the building. There will be new plumbing, electrical, siding and signage. Rocky’s has a long list of ground steak burgers, loaded hot dogs, grilled chicken sandwichs…

Pet Connection: Meet Goggles

FARGO — Goggles is the most gratifying kind of kitten — the type of cat that, the instant you pick him up to cuddle him, he starts to purr. This little bundle of fun and snuggles is only four months old, and came in to Homeward Animal Shelter by way of the pound. By then, he had picked up the…

Response to federal disaster aid request for June storms delayed more than usual, ND official says

EAST of ENDERLIN, ND – June 23, 2025: A tornado on June 20, 2025, bent signs and destroyed a shelter belt along N.D. Route 46, about 3 miles east of Enderlin, N.D.BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — North Dakota is still waiting on a response to its request for federal disaster relief to help communities damaged by June tornadoes. Gov….

Special City Council Meeting in Harwood Turns Contentious

As it was a special meeting, councilors were not required to take public comment; those in attendance were angry they weren't allowed to have their voices heard.

HARWOOD, N.D. (KVRR) – Tensions boiled over in Harwood on the evening of September 10, as a special city council meeting regarding the proposed Applied Digital AI center ended with angry residents trying to make their voices heard. The special meeting was called to approve the rezoning of the land where the proposed data center will be located. Because Mayor…

Man arrested after acting erratically and running from police in south Fargo Wednesday morning

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Police respond to the 2600 block of 12th Avenue South just before noon for a man who appeared to have injuries from an altercation. They say 23-year-old Bugwuji Hill, who has no permanent address, was acting erratically and started to run. Officers chased him and used a Taser to subdue the man. Hill was arrested and…

Primary contractor on 32nd Ave. to receive $150,000 incentive for completing project early

FARGO (KFGO) – Work on the 32nd Avenue project in south Fargo is close to wrapping up. City Design and Construction Division Engineer Jason Leonard said the road will likely open Saturday. Work on the $18 million project began in mid-April. Leonard said the major construction was between 15th and 23rd Streets. “Storm sewer-trunk main that will eventually to the…

Fargo’s West Acres Fire Station back in operation

FARGO (KVRR) – Fire Station 5, also known as the West Acres Fire Station is back online once again in south Fargo. The fire station had been closed since August, 2024.  The building had to be reconstructed due to shifting and cracks in the foundation. The city allocated $2.5 million for the project. While the station was closed, emergency calls…

Four more illegal aliens arrested in targeted operation Monday near Manvel, ND

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — Grand Forks Border Patrol Agents say they arrested four more illegal aliens in a targeted operation near Manvel on Monday. One of the illegal aliens is a Venezuelan national who is a suspected TdA gang member which is designated as a significant threat nationwide and involved in human trafficking, murder, kidnapping, and drug trafficking. The…