North Dakota News

Salvation Army kicks off annual Red Kettle campaign

The campaign goal is to raise 1 million dollars this year!

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The Salvation army kicks off their annual Red Kettle Campaign at the West Acres Mall. This year’s goal is to raise $1 million providing support for people in need. They hope with the raised goal they will be able to help families who may be facing challenges due to inflation. “Last year we raised $976,000. So…

VandeWalle to retire from North Dakota Supreme Court

North Dakota Supreme Court Justice Gerald VandeWalle (center)BISMARCK, N.D. – North Dakota Supreme Court Justice Gerald VandeWalle says he will retire on Jan. 31. Gov. Doug Burgum announced Vandewalle’s retirement on Friday. The 89-year-old VandeWalle was appointed to the Supreme Court in 1978 and served as chief justice from 1993 until 2019, when he did not seek reappointment as chief….

Sculpture Missing From North Dakota Museum of Art

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) – A sculpture at the North Dakota Museum of Art has been missing since the first week of November. The Garden Wheel disappeared from its place in front of the museum on the University of North Dakota campus. It is approximately 50 inches in height, eight inches wide and weighs about 50 pounds. The sculpture was…

F-M community celebrates 6th annual Christkindlmarkt

Bring out the ugly sweaters as Christkindlmarkt is under way. Have some chocolate, check out the entertainment, warm up by the fire and take a picture with THE Santa Claus only on Sunday from 1-4pm.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — An outdoor winter wonderland you can only find inside and outside the Fargo Civic Center. “It’s a free community event. Everyone is welcome and it’s really just a time to slow down, bring together your friends and family and celebrate the holiday season,” said Simone Wai, Event Organizer. Fargo’s 6th annual Christkindlmarkt features vibrant entertainment, cool,…

Fargo Parks wants input on improvements for Yunker Farm Park

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Fargo Parks looks for your input for new features at Yunker Farm Park. Norris Design shared what options they have to revamp it. Plans include expanding the botanical gardens, adding a Japanese garden and revamping Yunker Farmhouse for more educational opportunities. There are 20 acres of open space at the park. Fargo Parks isn’t the only…

Hansen Elevator Service of Elbow Lake Banned From Doing Business in N.D., Again

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — Hansen Elevator Service of Elbow Lake, Minnesota is banned from doing business in North Dakota, for a second time. Stutsman County District Court ordered its owner, David Hansen, to pay restitution of $26,000. He was also ordered to pay $4,000 in civil penalties and $1,400 in Attorney General’s costs. The court found Hansen engaged in consumer fraud…

Commission Wants DOJ To Investigate Netterville Shooting as City Releases Report

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Some members at the Fargo Human Rights Commission are calling for Shane Netterville’s case to be investigated by the U.S. Department of Justice. Netterville was shot and killed by Fargo police officer Adam O’Brien in south Fargo on July 8. After OneFargo activist Wess Philome confronted the commission about rescinding a motion to share his thoughts…

Competitor Against Cass County Sheriff Jahner Loses Job

FARGO, N.D. — The Cass County deputy who challenged incumbent Sheriff Jesse Jahner is losing his job. Jahner says he doesn’t believe Mathew King supports his administration’s mission, vision, and values. He says King will not be re-appointed to his position in 2023. King’s last day will be December 31. In last week’s election, he received just 20% of the…