North Dakota News

Newborns at Sanford Health put in stockings with care

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – It’s a cute tradition for the holiday season: babies in stockings at Sanford Health’s Family Birthing Center. They weren’t hung above the chimney, but they were put in there with care. Natalie, Ziona and Rivyn were put in the stockings. They were born between Sunday and Wednesday morning. Sanford staff say they have fun being creative…

Deal reached to build soybean plant in Casselton

CASSELTON, N.D. – Project developers say a deal has been finalized for construction of a soybean processing plant in Casselton that has been in the works for two years. Louisiana-based CGB Enterprises, Inc. and Minnesota Soybean Processors announced Wednesday formed a joint venture, North Dakota Soybean Processors LLC, that will own and operate the plant. The plant is scheduled to…

Serial Fargo robber signs plea agreement with feds

FARGO (KVRR) – A man who’s been tied to numerous armed robberies in the Fargo area has signed a plea agreement with federal prosecutors. The agreement says Hunter Havisto acknowledges robbing Tropical Smoothie on June 6, the Walmart and Casey’s General Store on 13th Ave. S. on June 8, the M&H gas station on Main Ave. on June 9 and…

Update: Mandan teen located

Update:  Police say Serenity Kulish has been located and is safe. MANDAN, N.D. (KVRR) – Police in Mandan are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 15-year-old Serenity Kulish. Kulish is 5’8”, approximately 155 lbs, with brown hair and blue eyes. She was last seen wearing black jeans, black Adidas sweatshirt and Vans shoes. Anyone with information about Kulish is…

Numerous Vehicles Damaged in Chain-Reaction Crash on I-94

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A driver changing lanes causes another driver to lose control and that results in a chain-reaction crash involving numerous vehicles on Interstate 94. The crashes happened around 6 Tuesday night near mile marker 351 westbound. Seven vehicles were damaged from side-swiping or read-ending other vehicles. Two vehicles struck the concrete traffic barrier in the median. No…

Families get food & toys from the generosity of the community & the Salvation Army

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – After weeks of bell ringing and collecting donations, the Salvation Army hands out toys and food to families in need. “This is not just a Salvation Army. This is the entire community rallying together to make sure that the needs of families are met for Christmas,” Volunteer & Public Relations Coordinator Kristi Simmons said. Northview Church…

Kroshus appointed North Dakota tax commissioner

BISMARCK, N.D. – A former newspaper publisher who spent five years on the North Dakota Public Service Commission has been appointed by Gov. Doug Burgum to take over as tax commissioner. Brian Kroshus will replace Ryan Rauschenberger, who is resigning to focus on recovering from alcohol problems. Rauschenberger has been tax commissioner for seven years. Burgum says a “combination of…

Essentia Health offering services for children at TNT Kid’s Fitness & Gymnastics

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Essentia Health and TNT Kids Fitness and Gymnastics partner to help kids grow during important development years. The healthcare system will provide pediatric services, therapy, adult training, health and wellness education at TNT. Educational programing, screening services and parental education will also be offered. Essentia Health calls it convenient care for parents with busy lives. “We…