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West Fargo-based Titan Machinery ‘actively monitoring’ impacts in Ukraine

February 25, 2022

Jim Monk,

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Titan Machinery is keeping close tabs on the situation in Ukraine, where thousands of people are fleeing the country as Russia continues to pound the capital and other cities with airstrikes. In a report filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission Friday, the West Fargo-based company said the well-being of its employees in Ukraine is…

Bismarck woman worried about her homeland near Ukraine

A woman in Bismarck has family in Ukraine and is affected by the Russia crisis.

February 24, 2022

Site Staff,

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — The Russia-Ukraine crisis has some ties to residents of North Dakota. Eastern Europeans in North Dakota anxiously await what is next for Ukraine after Russia’s invasion. Especially one Bismarck woman who runs a grocery store specializing in Ukranian and Russian products, she wonders what this means for her business. “I am not sure what is going…

“The Crossroads” Development Planned Near I-29 & 1-94 Intersection

February 24, 2022

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A new development called “The Crossroads” is being planned in one corner of the I-29 and I-94 intersection in Fargo. It’ll be a mix of office, medical, technology, retail, hospitality space and more according to the developer, former North Dakota Republican Congressman Rick Berg. He says he’s been interested in this site for over 30 years….

NDSU Professor on Local Ties to Russia-Ukraine Conflict

February 24, 2022

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The Russia-Ukraine crisis has more ties to our region. Around 30-40% of North Dakotans have German or Russian heritage. Their ancestors came from what is now known as Ukraine. Michael Miller, a professor at NDSU, is also the Director of the Germans from Russia Heritage Collection and he’s worried about what might happen to port cities…

Fargo Chef Up for James Beard Award

February 24, 2022

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR)–We have a follow-up to a story KVRR first brought you last night: a Fargo chef is gaining recognition in the culinary world. Ryan Nitschke, the head chef and owner of Luna Restaurant in Fargo, is a semifinalist for a James Beard Award under the category “Best Chef in the Midwest”. Nitschke is a Fargo native and says…

Fargo Man Sentenced to Federal Prison For Drug Deal Gone Bad

February 24, 2022

TJ Nelson,

CJ CarruthersFARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — CJ Carruthers of Fargo is sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for a drug robbery gone bad in West Fargo that resulted in a six-year-old boy being shot in the head. Authorities say last March, Carruthers and Germond Johnson Jr. were robbing an alleged drug dealer when Carruthers fired his gun. The dealer fired…

Golden Growers Cooperative partners with Cargill to acquire ProGold

February 24, 2022

Jim Monk,

MINNEAPOLIS (KVRR) – Cargill and Golden Growers Cooperative have reached an agreement to purchase ProGold LLC, the owner of a corn milling facility in Wahpeton. Each of the companies will retain 50% ownership in ProGold after buying out American Crystal Sugar Company’s 51% equity stake. The purchase also includes 510 acres of land. Cargill has leased and operated the Wahpeton…

Fargo’s iconic Hotel Donaldson for sale

ASKING PRICE IS $3,980,000

February 24, 2022

TJ Nelson,

FARGO (KVRR) – How would you like to own a luxury hotel, two restaurants, rooftop bar and lounge and wine cellar in the heart of downtown Fargo? For nearly $4 million, the Hotel Donaldson could be yours. The iconic spot which was voted the Top Attraction in Fargo by CNN Travel in 2018 is up for sale. The restaurant and lounge have…

Fargo fire victim identified

February 24, 2022

Jim Monk,

FARGO (KVRR-KFGO) – A woman who died in a Sunday night apartment fire has been identified. The body of 59-year-old Kay Hultman was discovered in the apartment where the blaze started. The fire, at the Birchwood Apartments at 1843 13 1/2 St. S, was reported at about 6:30 p.m. The fire was out within 10 minutes. The fire remains under…

New NDSU President to be paid $420,000 per year

February 24, 2022

Jim Monk,

David CookFARGO (KVRR-KCND) – The new President of NDSU will be paid $420,000 per year. Dr. David Cook will start in June. Cook has been vice chancellor for the Office of Public Affairs and Economic Development at the University of Kansas. Current NDSU President Dean Bresciani and UND President Andrew Armacost earn about $369,000. University System Chancellor Mark Hagerott, is…