North Dakota News

Halstad Man Killed In Crash On Highway 75 Monday Identified

Passenger From Hendrum Has Life-Threatening Injuries

NORMAN CO., Minn. (KVRR) —  A Halstad, Minnesota man is dead after rolling his vehicle south of Halstad around 7:30 Monday night. Minnesota State Patrol says 22-year-old Cole Falconer was driving south on Highway 75 when he lost control on a curve and rolled in a ditch. He died at the scene. A passenger, 22-year-old Calvin Reinhart of Hendrum, is…

Experts: Stay up to date on COVID-19 vaccines

An expert says while it's frustrating for everyone, vaccines remain the best way to prevent long-COVID

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – A second booster shot may be in store. Those older than 50 years old and some who are immunocompromised and over 12 are already eligible or have received it. According to the North Dakota Department of Health, the state averages about 80 cases a week per 100,000 people. With the unpredictability of COVID-19, experts at Fargo…

Musk says he would reverse Twitter’s ban of Donald Trump

Elon Musk (Fox News)LONDON – Elon Musk said he will reverse Twitter’s permanent ban of former President Donald Trump if the Tesla CEO follows through with his plan to buy the social media company. Musk, speaking virtually at a Future of the Car summit hosted by the Financial Times, said Twitter’s Trump ban was a “morally bad decision” and “foolish…

LIVE: Facing White Supremacism

You might think it couldn't happen here. You would be incorrect.

A North Dakota nonprofit wants you to sit down with someone who’s stared into the face of white supremacy to find out why hate still has a foothold in our community. The event, called “Rising Out of Hatred: The Awakening of a Former White Nationalist,” features book author Eli Saslow. In it, Saslow profiles a former white supremacist, Derek Black,…

Flooded drain systems cause vehicles to stall in F-M area

Flooding made for difficult travel conditions in the F-M area this morning.

FARGO-MOORHEAD (KVRR) – Flooded roads cause some drivers to stall their vehicles Monday morning as they ignored the turn around don’t drown motto. “Unfortunately a lot of times when we get a really heavy rain event like this, the system just isn’t built to handle that much amount of rain in such a short amount of time. A lot of…

23-year-old man arrested in south Fargo stabbing

The arrest was a team effort by Fargo Police and Beltrami County

BELTRAMI COUNTY, Minn. (KVRR) — Fargo Police and Beltrami County team up to arrest 23-year-old Jonathon Peterson. He is the suspect in the south Fargo stabbing that happened Friday morning. Peterson was arrested without incident for aggravated assault in Beltrami County. The investigation revealed Peterson and the victim know each other and were together leading up to the incident. Categories: Crime,…

Devils Lake mayoral candidates share their vision for the city

DEVILS LAKE, N.D. (KVRR) – Candidates share they’re the right person to lead Devils Lake as Mayor Dick Johnson is retiring after 12 years. Retired Devils Lake Fire Chief Jim Moe, City Commissioner Shane Hamre,  and former Four Winds High School teacher and administrator Joe Mertens are running to replace him. Topics tackled in a debate moderated by KVRR morning…

Burgum tours northeast North Dakota flooding

CAVALIER, N.D. (KVRR) – Gov. Doug Burgum surveyed flood damages in northeast North Dakota Monday. During a roundtable discussion at the American Legion in Cavalier, local officials gave an update on efforts to stabilize the Bourbanis Dam. “We’re deeply grateful for the outstanding local leadership during this historic flood fight, with dozens of local, state and federal agencies collaborating with…

Sanford Health Integrative Medicine helps patients with alternative treatments

We talk with a doctor at Sanford Health Integrative Medicine Clinic about alternative treatment options.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Sanford Health Integrative Medicine Clinic is giving patients alternative treatment options. A patient with irritable bowel syndrome was referred there because of fatigue, migraines and other symptoms. She was put on a holistic, homeopathic treatment plan which involves more over the counter supplements. Dr. Eric Thompson says lifestyle medicine is also about connecting with the patient…