North Dakota News

Jamestown priest under investigation for sexual assault arrested

RUGBY, N.D. (KFGO) – A man who has been under investigation for inappropriate behavior at a Catholic church in Jamestown has been arrested for suspicion of committing sexual exploitation by therapist. According to Jamestown Police, 48-year-old Father Neil Pfeifer was arrested in Rugby, North Dakota on Wednesday. Pfeifer has been under investigation since Jan. 13 when Jamestown Police were contacted…

Man identified in fatal Wells County snowmobile crash

BOWDON, N.D. (KVRR) — Authorities identify the Jackson, Minnesota man killed after crashing his snowmobile in Wells County. Sixty-seven-year-old Bruce Hanson was pronounced dead at the scene early Wednesday evening on January 25. The crash happened 10 miles southeast of Bowdon, North Dakota. North Dakota Highway Patrol says there were no witnesses to the crash. The crash is under investigation….

House Republicans vote to oust Omar from Foreign Affairs Committee

WASHINGTON  – House Republicans voted after a raucous debate Thursday to oust Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar from the chamber’s major Foreign Affairs Committee, citing her anti-Israel comments, in a dramatic escalation of tensions after Democrats last session booted far-right GOP lawmakers from committees over incendiary, violent remarks. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy was able to solidify Republican support against the Somali-born…

Fargo Police Searching For Missing Teen

15-year-old Carley Kalis didn't get on the bus to come home from school on Wednesday in North Fargo

Fargo, N.D. (KVRR) – Fargo Police are asking for your help this morning finding a missing teen. They say 15-year-old Carley Kalis didn’t get on the bus to come home from school on Wednesday in North Fargo. She is 4’11” with blue eyes and brown hair. She was last seen in tie dye pants, a white crop top, green hoodie,…

Proposed bills in North Dakota House target MRNA vaccines

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — A Senate bill would outright ban all MRNA-based vaccines in North Dakota. According to the CDC, MRNA is created in a lab to teach our cells how to make a protein. That triggers an immune response which produces antibodies and protects people from getting sick. According to the Cleveland Clinic, MRNA vaccines are also used to…

Mexican Village Downtown Fargo Location Closes For Good, Established in 1970

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — Mexican Village, one of downtown Fargo’s oldest restaurants, has closed. In a Facebook post, Mexican Village announcing its location at 814 Main Avenue, which was established in 1970, is closed as of today. The post says the restaurant will “consolidate operations” at its much newer 45th Street South location. There were long lines and waiting lists…