North Dakota News

Woman Killed In Utility Vehicle Crash Near Dunseith

ROLETTE CO., N.D. — A 21-year-old St. John, North Dakota woman is dead after a utility vehicle crash near Dunseith. Highway Patrol tells us Kimberly Hodell was driving the UTV about 6 miles northwest of town when she lost control Saturday night after 6. She was thrown from the vehicle along with 23-year-old Shaylan Charboneau from Belcourt. Hodell died at…

Fargo Police host annual Fargo United event

"We're hoping to just build trust with anyone, all community members of all ages to let them know that we as a police department we really appreciate the community in general.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo Police officers are trying to build positive relationships with the people they serve through their annual Fargo United event. Members of the Fargo Police Department are lacing up their shoes, not for work, but for a game of basketball. “We’re hoping to just build trust with anyone, all community members of all ages to let…

Sister of KFGO’s Bob Harris encourages vaccinations following his death from Covid-19

I'm hoping that maybe his story and our story can help convince someone to get the vaccine."

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A family member of former KFGO radio personality Bob Harris, who died of COVID-19, talks about her experience on dealing with her loss. After dying in December of last year, longtime radio personality Bob Harris is being featured on the North Dakota’s Department of Health’s virtual COVID-19 impact wall. Harris’ sister is now speaking out saying…

West Nile Virus cases on the rise in ND

The department has confirmed seven reports of the West Nile Virus amongst people across the state.

NORTH DAKOTA (KVRR) — The North Dakota Department of Health is warning of an increase in West Nile Virus cases across the state. The department has seen a rise in cases in recent weeks and is reminding people to be cautious when it comes to mosquitoes and still water. The department has confirmed seven reports of the West Nile Virus…

Fans confused as Twitter declares Vikings’ great Alan Page ‘not notable’

  Not notable! Hmmm.! #notnotable ⁦@Twitter⁩ pic.twitter.com/NcfdzUglEN — Alan Page (@ACPage_77) August 26, 2021 FARGO (KVRR) – Minnesota Vikings fans are among those snapping back at Twitter after the social media giant denied a verification badge for former Purple People Eater and former Minnesota Supreme Court Justice Alan Page. Fans responded by informing Twitter that Page is a Pro Football…

North Dakota West Nile virus cases are rising

BISMARCK, N.D. – State health officials say human cases of the mosquito-borne West Nile virus are on the rise in North Dakota, with the severity of symptoms resulting in some hospitalizations. So far, five people have confirmed cases, with four in the hospital, as well as two of six people with pending cases. The confirmed cases are in Cass, Mercer,…

Additions planned for Spirit of the Sandbagger public art piece

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – A public art project was installed in Fargo last week but some additions to the sculpture are still on the way. The Spirit of the Sandbagger celebrates the determination of community members to come together in helping fight floods in Fargo-Moorhead. The Fargo Lions Club is celebrating its 100-year anniversary by commissioning the piece. Next steps…

ND Department of Health discusses COVID-19 breakthrough cases

"We will have breakthrough cases, it's inevitable and no vaccine is perfect."

NORTH DAKOTA (KVRR) — The North Dakota Department of Health is discussing breakthrough and reinfection data concerning COVID-19. As more people receive their vaccines against COVID-19 some who are fully vaccinated are testing positive for the virus. Health officials are calling those breakthrough cases. “A breakthrough case is an individual that tests positive for COVID-19 after they are fully vaccinated….

Concerned about staff shortages, area hospitals brace for COVID-19 surge

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Area hospitals are bracing for a COVID-19 surge that will likely strain their resources. This comes at the heels of more patients than usual being seen for medical conditions not related to the coronavirus. “We’ve been very busy the last two to three months with non-COVID cases, and so the rise in COVID cases is just…