FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A surprise announcement by Fargo & West Fargo Public Schools. The districts are calling off all classes and activities for Friday. That includes Early Childhood Special Education pre-school program and Adult Learning Center in Fargo. District leaders say the decision is based on the impact of cold temperatures and wind on school buses and buildings. Valley…
WASHINGTON (KVRR) – One year ago former President Trump held a “Stop The Steal” rally. Some of his supporters broke into the U.S. capitol while the Senate was certifying election results. “I have vivid memories of being on the Senate floor and watching the Vice President being quickly moved off of the Senate floor trying to understand what was happening…
BISMARCK, N.D. – Dangerously cold temperatures enveloping North Dakota have pushed wind chill readings down to -59 degrees in at least one city Thursday. According to the National Weather Service, Bowbells, the county seat of Burke County in northwestern North Dakota, recorded that wind chill temperature while Mandan was at -45 and Bismarck was -41. The arctic air surged into…
FARGO (KVRR) – Gov. Doug Burgum will deliver his 2022 State of the State Address in Fargo. Burgum’s presentation is scheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 19 at 10:00 a.m. at the Reineke Fine Arts Center on the NDSU campus. Burgum is North Dakota’s 33rd governor. He took office in 2016. The governor’s address will be livestreamed on KVRR’s Facebook page and…
BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR/KCND) – Someone in North Dakota won $100,000 during Wednesday’s Powerball drawing. The ticket was purchased at Horizon Market in Bismarck. The lucky player matched four numbers and the Powerball, with the “Power Play” option. Meanwhile, the sales and marketing manager for the North Dakota Lottery says people continue to play the Lottery games. Ryan Koppy says unaudited…
BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) – A federal judge in North Dakota has sentenced a Flint, Michigan man to two years in prison for social security fraud, health care fraud, and aggravated identity theft. U.S. Attorney Nick Chase says 77-year-old Robert McKee, also known as William Patrick O’Hara, was also sentenced to 3 years supervised release and ordered to pay a $400…
FARGO (KVRR/KFGO) – State Representative Pam Anderson of Fargo says she will not seek reelection to a third term. Anderson is a Democrat who represents District 41. She says it’s time to retire. Since taking office, Anderson said there’s been a lot of changes. One is the involvement of the American Legislation Exchange Council, known as ALEC, a conservative organization…
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KVRR) — A friendly wager is made between North Dakota Sen. John Hoeven and Montana Sen. Steve Daines. NDSU Bison take on the MSU Bobcats for the FCS National Championship in Frisco, Texas on Saturday. If the Bison win, Daines will give Hoeven some Montana beef. “And you know I am going to put up a prize although…
BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — The former U.S. Attorney for North Dakota jumps back into politics. Drew Wrigley is seeking the Republican nomination for North Dakota Attorney General. “I’ve established a proven record of Conservative, accountable, law-and-order leadership. And that’s a record on which I stand today as I announce my candidacy for North Dakota Attorney General.” His announcement comes two…
Working women have been shouldering a heavy load since the beginning of the pandemic. And now, an organization for women in the workplace is telling them it’s time to step away for a second. Ladyboss Midwest is launching its first 3-day retreat this spring. It’ll offer leadership training sessions, education, and connection opportunities. Speakers include women entrepreneurs and other professionals…
