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North Dakota National Parks Need Millions In Maintenance

WASHINGTON, D.C. (KVRR) — The Senate National Parks subcommittee met earlier this week to review the implementation of the bipartisan Great American Outdoors act which was signed into law almost 18 months ago. This law created a national fund intended to tackle backlogged maintenance requests which has become a major problem for national parks across the country. North Dakota relies…

Remaining Protesters Cleared Away at Border in Windsor, Ontario

WINDSOR, Ontario (AP/KVRR) – Police cleared away the remaining protesters near the busiest U.S.-Canadian border crossing, ending a demonstration against COVID-19 restrictions that has hurt the economy of both nations. The bridge in Windsor, Ontario, remains closed late Sunday, as a snowstorm hits the area. Windsor police say more than two dozen people were arrested peacefully near the Ambassador Bridge…

Gov. Burgum Returning To Normal Schedule After COVID-19 Bout

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR/AP) — Gov. Doug Burgum is returning to a normal schedule after isolating for nearly a week following a COVID-19 diagnosis. The governor tested positive February 5, and has worked out of his home since. He tested negative Friday morning but continued working out of his home. First lady Kathryn Burgum has tested negative this week, and Lt….

Interest in curling grows at F-M Curling Club

It was added as an official Olympic sport in 1998 and here in Fargo the FM Curling Club has been fueling talent.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Curling has been a competitive sport since 1541 and over the centuries it continues to grow in popularity. It was added as an Olympic sport in 1998 and here in Fargo the F-M Curling Club has been fueling talent. “Curling is known as like a lifelong sport, so when we had such a growth of newer…

Officer Jason Moszer honored six years after his death

Dozens of community members, his family and fellow officers gathered to remember him.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Fargo Police Officer Jason Moszer is honored six years after he was shot and killed while on duty. He was responding to a domestic violence call. Dozens of community members, his family and fellow officers gathered to remember him. There was a moment of silence, prayer and Chief David Zibolski addressed the group. He says it’s…

ND Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring running to keep his job

NORTH DAKOTA (KVRR) – North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring is running for re-election. The Republican says trade is what creates business opportunities in North Dakota. During his tenure at the Department of Agriculture, Goehring addressed issues such as workforce stoppages, federal overreach and supply chain issues. He created a meat processing program to assist meat plants in the state,…

Civil Service Commission upholds termination of former Fargo police officer

Justin Nachatilo and attorney Leo Wilking FARGO, N.D. (KFGO) – The Fargo Civil Service Commission has upheld the termination of former police officer Justin Nachatilo in a 4-1 vote on Friday. Nachatilo was fired in December after an internal review concluded that he mishandled two cases. Police Chief David Zibolski said in one of the cases, Nachatilo was on his…

Former West Fargo Teacher sentenced to 18 months for soliciting minor

Ronald ThompsonFARGO (KVRR) – A former West Fargo teacher was sentenced Friday to serve 18 months in prison, followed by five years of supervised release for luring a minor by computer. Fifty-nine-year-old Ronald Thompson was convicted in October. Assistant Cass County States Attorney Ryan Younggren says Thompson must also register as a sex offender. West Fargo police received a tip…

Update: All Minnesota highways open except I-94

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – The Minnesota Department of Transportation and the Minnesota State Patrol have reopened all state and federal highways in west central Minnesota, except Interstate 94 from Moorhead to Fergus Falls. I-94 remains closed due to multiple vehicles blocking the highway.  Crashes must be cleared before the road can reopen. Sgt. Jesse Grabow said earlier Friday, dozens of…

Biden orders 3,000 additional troops to Poland

U.S. soldiers arrive in Poland (Fox News)WASHINGTON (AP) – A senior defense official says President Joe Biden has approved the deployment of 3,000 more U.S. troops to Poland. They will join 1,700 other members of the 82nd Airborne Division who have been heading to Poland in recent days. Combined, the 4,700 soldiers comprise an infantry brigade intended to reassure fellow…