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Fargo Police adding online reporting system

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Fargo Police Department is joining a growing trend of departments across the country using an online system for lower level crime. Fargo Police is adding a new way for people to report crimes to improve efficiency. The Desk Officer Reporting System, or DORS, has increased in popularity in police departments across the country. The system is…

Arrest Made in 15-Year-Old Cold Case Murder of Anita Knutson in Minot

MINOT, N.D. (KVRR) — The murder of an 18-year-old Minot State University student in 2007 is no longer a mystery. Police announcing Wednesday afternoon the arrest of Anita Knutson’s former roommate. 34-year-old Nichole Rice, formerly Nichole Thomas, was taken into custody while she was working as a civilian on Minot Air Force Base. Knutson was found stabbed to death in…

North Dakota delegation commends Zelenskyy’s address to Congress

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy speaks to CongressWASHINGTON (KVRR) – North Dakota U.S. Senators John Hoeven and Kevin Cramer are responding favorably to Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s address to a joint session of Congress Wednesday. Zelenskyy cited Pearl Harbor and the 9/11 terror attacks in appealing to Congress for more assistance in his country’s fight against Russia. Zelenskyy again asked for…

LIVE: “Bear’s Braid” Reaches Kids Around the Country — and the World

A North Dakota author battles bullying in our region and beyond, with the endorsement of a major human rights group.

We first had her on the show in September of 2021, shortly after North Dakota-based author and educator Joelle Bearstail’s children’s book “Bear’s Braid” was first published. Since then, her book’s been sold and circulated in bookstores all around the U.S., online, and as far away as Australia. The book’s written after bullying affected Bearstail’s  son, both as a way…

Fargo pilot, passenger not injured after airplane makes emergency landing

MINOT, N.D. – Authorities say no one was injured after a single-engine airplane made an emergency landing in a field near Minot. The North Dakota Highway Patrol says the 2014 Cirrus SR22T experienced mechanical issues, forcing the pilot to land Friday. The pilot, 42-year-old Jonathan Schilling of Fargo, and passenger, 41-year-old Amanda McKinnon, also of Fargo, were uninjured. The aircraft…

Watch: Zelenskyy tells Congress ‘We need you right now’

Zelenskyy is rallying support against Russia’s crushing invasion.

WASHINGTON – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy cited Pearl Harbor and the terror attacks of Sept. 11, 2001 on Wednesday in appealing to the U.S. Congress to do more to help Ukraine’s fight against Russia. We need you right now,” Zelenskyy said in remarks livestreamed at the U.S. Capitol. He added, “I call on you to do more.” Lawmakers gave him…

Eagles Elementary Students give muffins, notes for good cause

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -Sweet things from students at Eagles Elementary school as they raise awareness about bullying. Fifth graders wrote kind messages and baked muffins for Touchmark residents during their meeting on Monday and personally hand-delivered the goods to pleasant surprise from residents for the No Place for Hate program sponsored by the Anti-Defamation League. They’re happy to be involved…

Equal Pay Day sheds light on unequal wages

Equal pay day is bringing attention to the gender pay gap in our country, North Dakota ranks pretty low out of all the other states for equal pay.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Equal Pay Day is bringing attention to the gender pay gap in our country. North Dakota ranks pretty low out of all the other states for equal pay. “It’s not that complicated that employers should recognize… Pay women the same as you pay men for the same job. That’s the bottom line,” Labor Secretary Marty Walsh…