GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — Grand Forks County State’s Attorney says the officer involved shooting of Joseph Espinoza last month was justified. He crashed a stolen vehicle before breaking into a house and assaulting the homeowners. Espinoza was shot in the leg after refusing to drop his weapon. Corporal Brandon Rakoczy and Deputy Dustin Wadholm were placed on standard leave…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Cass-Clay Creamery and North Dakota State University’s Student-Athlete Advisory Council make big food and milk donations to Great Plains Food Bank. It comes as the nonprofit says milk is in urgent need, is one of the most requested items, and not often donated, at food pantries. Cass-Clay delivered more than 24,000 shelf stable Giving Cow milks….
FARGO (KVRR) – After about a half hour of debate, the Fargo School Board voted Monday to begin reciting the Pledge of Allegiance at the beginning of future board meetings. The proposal was originally introduced Feb. 8 by board member David Paulson, but the motion failed. Paulson said the motion was inspired by his grandchildren, who recite the pledge in…
BISMARCK, N.D. (KFGO/KVRR) – The Bismarck Police Department is investigating a homicide that left a 22-year-old man dead early this morning. Officers responded to the area of Hawken and Stevens Streets for a report of shots fired shortly before 9am. They arrived to find a man dead from a gunshot wound. Residents in the area reported hearing screams and gunshots….
BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) – A North Dakota Army National Guard unit has received an alert for possible mobilization. The 191st Military Police Company would be deployed to the U.S. Central Command area of operations in the late summer. The unit is headquartered in Fargo with a detachment in Grand Forks. If mobilized, the National Guard says about 155 Soldiers are expected…
FARGO (KVRR) – Fire has damaged Paradiso Mexican Restaurant at 801 38th Street South in Fargo. An alarm sounded just minutes after 3 a.m. Wednesday morning. Fire Department Captain Mason Krueger said the first crew on the scene saw smoke coming from the building, close to the front entrance where the majority of the fire was found on the east…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Blood donors looking to see if they have necessary antibodies to fight off a new COVID-19 variant for immunocompromised patients are turning to Vitalant. The antibodies in convalescent plasma can give COVID-19 patients with weakened immune systems an extra boost to help fight the disease. It’s used to help patients in a critical state of need…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – There was a free agricultural open house at the Fargo Air Museum for the public to come in and ask questions about where their food comes from. Crop dusters and farmers were there to explain their process of growing food, the use of pesticides and selling it on the market to get it into stores. They…
FARGO, ND (KFGO) — Brad Shaffer, an announced candidate for the Fargo City Commission race, has announced that he is withdrawing from the race. According to Shaffer,” I have appreciated the support and great comments from my fellow Fargo citizens. Thanks to everyone.” Two seats are open on the June ballot. Commissioner Tony Gehrig is not running again and Commissioner…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The legendary sounds of The Beach Boys will fill the Shooting Star Casino events center on May 6. Co-founder Mike Love and longtime member Bruce Johnston are leading the band known for changing the musical landscape with hits like “Good Vibrations” and “Help Me Rhonda”. The tickets range between $61 and $110. They are on sale…
