North Dakota News

Local vets return to Washington

After a two year hiatus the Veterans Honor Flight is ready to take off to Washington D.C.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR)- 82 World War II, The Korean Conflict, and Vietnam War Veterans with Veterans Honor Flight of North Dakota/Minnesota are escorted by volunteers on a three day two night trip to Washington to see various monuments. Organizers say they have heard many positive comments from the community and veterans , and for some this brings back emotional memories…

Pickleball unites two states in the Spring Showdown Tournament in West Fargo

Rustad Recreation Center welcomes over one hundred athletes from North Dakota and Minnesota to compete in its second annual Spring Showdown Pickleball Tournament.

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR)- Rustad Recreation Center welcomes over 100 athletes from North Dakota and Minnesota to compete in its second annual Spring Showdown Pickleball Tournament. Pickleball is a sport that crosses between tennis, ping pong and badminton and played with paddles and plastic balls. You can play singles or doubles and there are inside and outside courts. Rustad Recreation…

Child Abuse Prevention Month shines a light on local issues

It's Child Abuse Prevention Month and doctors who work in Sanford Health's Traumatic Treatment Center say child abuse is a serious issue in North Dakota.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – It’s Child Abuse Prevention Month and doctors who work in Sanford Health’s Traumatic Treatment Center say child abuse is a serious issue in North Dakota. According to the health system, in 2020 there were almost 2,000 confirmed child abuse cases with several deaths. Experts say COVID has a negative impact and they saw some of their…

LIVE: Cybersecurity Specialists Weigh In On Williston-based Company’s Security Breach

You might want to keep a very close watch on your prescriptions. And your email.

It’s a cybersecurity breach that’s affected more than half a million people. And may have left their most private information — their health data — exposed for months. According to cybersecurity specialists at Check Point Software, what happened to Williston, N.D.-based Adaptive Health Integrations is pretty common, for security breaches. It can take months for companies to discover they’ve been…

LIVE: “Star Wars” At The Fargo Theatre

May the Fourth be with you.

It’s one of the biggest fandoms in pop culture right now, and next month, Star Wars fans get to celebrate at the film that started it all. “Star Wars: A New Hope” is playing at the Fargo Theatre as part of its Classic Film series. It’s part of their Classic Film Series, and it’s back in person for the first…

Casselton couple readies for possible legal fight against proposed soybean plant

Site of proposed soybean plant in Casselton.CASSELTON, N.D. (KVRR-KFGO) – A Casselton couple has hired a lawyer to highlight their concerns with a proposed soybean crushing plant west of Casselton. Greg and Susan Kempel are raising a number of concerns.  Soybean processors associations in Minnesota and North Dakota are behind the project, along with Louisiana-based CGB Enterprises. Attorney Josh Swanson of…

Endowment fund named for outgoing NDSU President Bresciani

Dean BrescianiFARGO (KVRR) – A North Dakota State University alumni group has established an endowment fund in honor of departing NDSU President Dean Bresciani. Organizers say the “President Dean L. Bresciani Endowed Chair in Leadership” will honor and support outstanding campus leaders who are advancing NDSU’s mission. The fund was kept a secret until its unveiling Thursday evening at the…

Fire damages south Fargo motel

FARGO (KVRR) – No one was injured when a fire broke out in a Fargo motel room Thursday night. At 9:53 p.m., firefighters were called to the Motel 6 at 1202 36th St. S. When they arrived, thick black smoke was coming from a guest room on the first floor. Battalion Chief Joe Mangin says a mattress and bedding were…

Labor rights advocates remember people killed on the job on Workers’ Memorial Day

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Union leaders, members and workers honor the 18 people killed on the job in North Dakota last year and those killed while working in Minnesota. Carnations are placed in remembrance of those killed on the job in 2021. Workers Memorial Day is recognized on April 28th, the day the Occupational Safety and Health Act went into…