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Bishop of Fargo discusses abortion

The Supreme Court releases some opinions but not the one that has everyone talking: the possible overturn of abortion rights.

May 16, 2022

Site Staff,

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The Supreme Court releases some opinions but not the one that has everyone talking: the possible overturn of abortion rights. We talked to Bishop John Folda at the groundbreaking for the new Holy Cross Catholic Church in West Fargo. While we all await the decision of Roe V Wade, rallys were held over the weekend….

You Can “Meet In The Middle” When Diamond Rio Comes to West Fargo

May 16, 2022

TJ Nelson,

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — EPIC Events is bringing Diamond Rio to West Fargo to perform at The Lights. The Grammy award winning country music group will hit the stage on Saturday, August 27, rain or shine. The band recently celebrated their 30th Anniversary and has sold more than 10 million albums. Tickets will cost between $34 and $49. They…

Task Force on stopping street racing voted down by Fargo City Commission

May 16, 2022

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – A task force to address street racing concerns won’t be a solution as the City Commission votes it down. Commissioners Arlette Preston and John Strand were the only ones in favor of it. Preston, who is running for mayor, brought the idea to the panel. She feels the community should have a voice in slowing down…

Burgum gives nearly $1 million in campaign contributions

May 16, 2022

KVRR Staff,

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – Wealthy former software executive and North Dakota GOP Gov. Doug Burgum has personally shelled out nearly $1 million ahead of the state’s primary election in campaign contributions. Most of the money has gone to political action campaign that historically has focused on defeating Republican far-right candidates, or those who do not agree with Burgum’s spending and…

LIVE: EMS Week Kickoff

A hands-on demonstration from the folks who sometimes hold your life in their hands.

May 16, 2022

Emily Welker,

It’s your chance to get up-close and personal with some of the folks on the front lines of lifesaving in the region. It’s EMS Week, and to celebrate, the folks at Sanford Ambulance are holding an open house tonight to introduce you to their work and that of the other first responders in the region. You can check out their…

Police: Man threw rocks at bank windows, caused extensive damage

May 16, 2022

Jim Monk,

FARGO (KVRR) – Police say a man was arrested in Fargo Monday morning after he caused extensive damage to a Fargo bank. Shortly before 8:30 a.m., police were called to Bell Bank at 3100 13th Ave. S. on a report of someone throwing rocks at the bank’s windows. Forty-one-year-old Jeremy Wayne Peterson is being held for terrorizing, criminal mischief, reckless…

Hepola picks Fargo school administrator as running mate

May 16, 2022

Jim Monk,

FARGO (KVRR) – Minnesota governor candidate Cory Hepola has chosen Fargo Public Schools’ Director of Equity and Inclusion Dr. Tamara Uselman as his running mate. Hepola and Uselman are running as members of the Forward Party. “Dr. Uselman has an impressive career in education that spans nearly four decades in both Minnesota and North Dakota, as a Teacher, Principal, Superintendent,…

Carrie Underwood brings her Denim & Rhinestones Tour to Grand Forks

Tickets for the concerts go on sale to the general public beginning Friday, May 20 at 10am central time.

May 16, 2022

Site Staff,

GRAND FORKS, ND (KVRR) – 8 time Grammy winner and 3 time ACM Entertainer of the Year, Carrie Underwood announced she will perform in Grand Forks. The Denim & Rhinestones Tour will make a stop at Alerus Center on October 27, 2022. Tickets for the concerts go on sale to the general public beginning Friday, May 20 at 10am central…

People all across the country make a “day of action” for abortion rights

Many people in the F-M region shared their thoughts during the ``The'' Bans Off Our Bodies ``rally

May 15, 2022

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Hundreds of thousands of people across the United States made a “day of action” for abortion rights. Many people in the F-M region shared their thoughts during the ”Bans Off Our Bodies” rally. “Our bodies hands off, our bodies hands off.” Hundreds of pro choice supporters could be heard and seen chanting and marching through downtown…

UPDATE: Authorities Release Identity of Body Found in Red River in Grand Forks

May 15, 2022

TJ Nelson,

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — Grand Forks Police identify a man pulled from the Red River Saturday evening. They say the body of 32-year-old Jacob Lasley of Red Lake, Minnesota was found caught in a log jam around 6 p.m. Saturday by the pedestrian bridge near the north boat landing. There were no obvious signs of trauma, but investigators are…