North Dakota News

“4/20 Marijuana Holiday” Enforcement Through April 20

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — North Dakota Highway Patrol is partnering with law enforcement agencies on a high-visibility enforcement campaign for what’s known to many as the “4/20 Marijuana Holiday.” April 20 is the unofficial, marijuana-centered holiday familiar to pot smokers. Authorities across the state will have 13 new Drug Recognition Experts working in an attempt to keep drug-impaired drivers off…

Three homes damaged by fire in South Fargo

The call was to 2282 57th Avenue South, Fargo.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Fargo firefighters are battling a fire in two houses side by side on the city’s south side. A house fire in Fargo quickly spread to another neighboring home and damaged the siding of a third home. The initial blaze, at 2282 57th Avenue S, was reported shortly after noon Monday. En route, fire crews were told…

Fargo Mayor recommends interim City Administrator

If city commissioners approve the mayor’s recommendation at Monday’s meeting, Redlinger would take over the interim position effective June 25.

FARGO (KFGO) – Fargo Mayor Tim Mahoney will recommend Michael Redlinger be appointed as interim City Administrator until the position is filled. Redlinger, who has been Assistant City Administrator since 2016, would fill the temporary position of Bruce Grubb, who is retiring on June 24. Mahoney said Redlinger would be the “logical person.” If city commissioners approve the mayor’s recommendation…

UPDATE: Man In Fatal Snowmobile Crash Near Harvey, ND Identified

He was taken to the Harvey hospital but died.

HARVEY, N.D. (KFGO/KVRR) – North Dakota Highway Patrol has identified the victim as 59-year-old Bradley Patzer of Harvey, North Dakota.   **ORIGINAL STORY BELOW** A 59-year-old Harvey, North Dakota man died of injuries suffered in a snowmobile crash Sunday shortly before 5 p.m. It happened on private property near Harvey. The State Patrol said the man was testing a snowmobile…

Snow and Wind causing Easter holiday travel problems

A snowy Easter Sunday is preventing some from traveling and altering plans.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR)- Wintery weather and wind gusts are making travel difficult for people looking to see family for the holiday. Spring snow and wind is impacting travel and plans for people statewide road conditions are slowing drivers down and delaying up arrival times. Some drove as many as four hours to meet with family for the holiday. “Yes it…

18 North Dakota State Legislative Races Have No Democratic Candidates

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP/KVRR) — North Dakota Democrats lack candidates for 15 state House seats and three seats in the state Senate. Secretary of state filings show Republicans were unable to recruit candidates for a House seat and Senate seat in the state’s biggest city of Fargo. Late Monday was the deadline for candidates to file with the state secretary of…

Suds N Spuds Kraft Beer event kicks off

FARGO, N.D (KVRR)- The 11th annual Suds N Spuds Kraft beer tasting attracts beer drinkers and potato eaters for an evening of fun. It features local businesses and breweries along with some people who just enjoy cooking Tickets are $25 dollars in advance and $30 dollars at the door All proceeds go in effort for the Shriners to help terminally…