North Dakota News

Police Respond To A Number of Crashes As Roads Get Slick in Fargo

North Dakota Highway Patrol also urging all motorists to travel with care.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — With some more fresh snow in the FM Metro the roads have become slick. Police in Fargo are asking drivers to slow down and increase the distance between vehicles. They responded to 11 crashes Saturday morning in a four and a half hour period. While the major roads have been plowed, a sheet of ice remains…

Gov. Burgum Signs Income Tax Relief Bill For North Dakota

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — Income tax relief is coming for roughly half a million North Dakotans. Gov. Doug Burgum signs legislation to provide an estimated $211 million in income tax relief over the next two years. The legislation will eliminate the state income tax bill for around 300,000 people and provide partial relief to another 200,000 taxpayers. The relief is…

State Patrol searching for semi that hit pedestrian in Becker County

Wanted semi (Minnesota State Patrol)DETROIT LAKES, Minn. (KVRR) – The Minnesota State Patrol is asking the public for help in locating a semi that hit a pedestrian east of Detroit Lakes. The pedestrian was hit at approximately 7:15 p.m. Thursday on Highway 34 near Height of Land Township in Becker County. The 42-year-old female victim suffered life-threatening injuries. The suspect…

Fight over gray wolf protections heads to federal court

BILLINGS, Mont. – U.S. government attorneys are set to appear before a federal judge to defend a decision from the Trump administration that lifted protections for gray wolves across most of the country. The hearing on Friday before U.S. District Judge Jeffrey White in California comes as officials in Republican-led states including Wisconsin, Montana and Idaho have sought to drive…

North Dakota critical race theory bill on its way to Burgum for signature

The bill was introduced by Fargo Republican Rep. Jim Kasper

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR/KCND) – Following passage in the House, the North Dakota Senate has approved a measure prohibiting the teaching of critical race theory in K-12 schools. The bill was introduced by Fargo Republican Rep. Jim Kasper.  “I want to be sure that critical race theory is not taught in North Dakota schools, period,” Kasper said. Bismarck Democratic Senator Erin…

Veterans honored at Fargo Air Museum ceremony

"Well I plan on making it to, my brother was 101 and I'm trying to beat him If I can."

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The Fargo VFW and American Legion hold a big Veterans Day ceremony with dozens of veterans, active duty soldiers and their families to commemorate those who served. For the first time Veterans day ceremonies were held at the Fargo Air Museum, a place with illustrious military history and artifacts. The Red River Valley Veteran Concert Band…

Sanford Health to host children COVID & flu vaccine clinic

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Sanford Health helps people prepare for flu season with vaccine clinics. Saturday from 9:00 A.M. to 2:00 PM the Sanford Southpointe Clinic on 32nd Avenue South is inviting anyone age five and older to get a flu shot and COVID-19 vaccine. Patients are required to wear masks and follow social distancing guidelines. The nasal mist flu…

State senator won’t run for reelection, says civility and respect slipping

Nicole Poolman BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR/KCND) – Bismarck Republican State Sen. Nicole Poolman says she will not be seeking re-election. Poolman, who’s been in the legislature since 2013, says she’s been noticing a lack of civility and respect. “We are living in divisive times, toxic times. I would be lying if I didn’t admit to being a little weary,” Poolman said….

Snow likely to help persistent drought conditions

BISMARCK, N.D. – A storm system that is expected to bring snow to North Dakota late this week could help improve long-term drought conditions that persist in the state. Forecasters are expecting 2 to 4 inches of snow in the eastern half of the state with up to 6 inches in the northeastern corner of North Dakota. Wind gusts of…