North Dakota News

Judge restores protections for gray wolves across much of U.S.

BILLINGS, Mont. – A judge has restored federal protections for gray wolves across much of the U.S. after they were removed in the waning days of the Trump administration. U.S. District Judge Jeffrey White said in Thursday’s ruling that the Fish and Wildlife Service failed to show wolf populations could be sustained in the Midwest and portions of the West…

It’s Giving Hearts Day. Find out how you can make a difference.

FARGO (KFGO/KVRR) – Giving Hearts Day is a 24-hour fundraising event for charities in North Dakota and northwest Minnesota. Since the first event in 2008, generous donors have given more than $112 million, 100% of which goes directly to participating charities. Nearly 550 charities are participating in Giving Hearts Day in 2022. Giving Hearts Day 2022 has already raised over…

Pet Connection: Meet Burr

A huge hug to demonstrate just how gigantic this dog really is.

There is still plenty of dog to go around at our area shelters. And we do mean plenty. This week’s Pet Connection profile is a lot of dog for any family. We’re meeting Burr, a big fellow who comes to us from 4 Luv of Dog rescue. Burr is a mastiff-Great Bernard mix, two great big breeds who make for…

City council okays conditional use permit, Casselton grocery store to close

CASSELTON, N.D. (KVRR-KFGO) – The only grocery store in Casselton will close.  The city council, following the recommendation of the planning and zoning board, has approved a conditional use permit for the Wangler Foods building. Owner Fred Wangler decided to sell the building, which opened in 2005.  He cited a loss in customers to Dollar General as one factor, despite…

Blockade shuts down Emerson Port of Entry, just north of Pembina, North Dakota

(Winnipeg Alternative Media)EMERSON, Manitoba (KVRR) – Truck drivers have set up a blockade just north of Pembina, North Dakota, at the Emerson, Manitoba Port of Entry. A Canada Border Services employee at the Emerson Port of Entry tells KVRR news that travelers heading into Canada are still able to cross the border, but will not be able to get beyond…

UND showcases the importance of drones during UAV Technology USA conference

By: Jeannie Kopstein ARLINGTON, Va. (KVRR) – Drone technology is the topic of discussion and display at the first UAV Technology USA conference. University of North Dakota President Andrew Armacost chaired the event. “We thought this was just an extraordinary opportunity for UND to be part of the national discussion on UAV technology. It really gives us a chance to…

Wrigley Takes Oath of Office as North Dakota Attorney General

BISMARCK, N.D. (KFGO/PRAIRIE PUBLIC RADIO/KVRR) – Former US Attorney Drew Wrigley has taken the oath of office as North Dakota Attorney General after being appointed by Gov. Doug Burgum. It was done in a private ceremony.  Supreme Court Chief Justice Jon Jensen administered the oath. North Dakota’s longest-serving Attorney General, Wayne Stenehjem, passed away at the end of January. Earlier,…

Fargo man sentenced for prostitution robbery conspiracy

FARGO (KVRR) – A Fargo man has been sentenced to more than 11 years in prison for conspiring to rob customers of commercial sex. U.S. Attorney Nick Chase says 22-year-old Jordan Daniel Kraft and 21-year-old Harleigh Haugen of Fargo conspired with a group of young males and females. Chase says Kraft, Haugen and others posted ads on “Skip the Games”…