FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The City of Fargo hosted a summit with the Liberian Business Community. Small business owners expressing their needs to the local authorities from Fargo, West Fargo, and Moorhead. Fargo’s Director of Diversity Dr. Terry Hogan says the summit offers the Liberian Community information and resources. There was also a Q and A session to find out…
FARGO (KVRR) – The Federal Railroad Administration has released its plan to expand and modernize Midwest passenger railroad service over the next four decades. North Dakota, South Dakota and Minnesota are among 12 states in the plan, which explores the potential for a passenger rail network throughout the region. The Twin Cities was tested as a potential hub for service…
Steven PintoFARGO (KVRR) – A Rhode Island man will spend more than three decades in federal prison for helping lead an international fentanyl trafficking ring that led to at least one overdose death in North Dakota. Acting U.S. Attorney Nick Chase says 40 year-old Steven Pinto of Pawtucket, Rhode Island was sentenced to 33 years for conspiracy, money laundering and…
NORTH DAKOTA & MINNESOTA (KVRR) — Having restrictions at the Canadian border for nearly two years has had a big impact on places like Greater Grand Forks and Lake of the Woods. “It’s been a long time,” said Visit Greater Grand Forks Executive Director Julie Rygg. The border opening is welcomed news to many business owners North of us who’ve…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The Fargo Air Museum is celebrating local veterans in honor of the U.S. Navy’s 246 years. All veterans, active duty, national guard, and reserve got into the museum for free on Wednesday and were treated to complimentary coffee and sweets. A new exhibit showcasing U.S. Navy memorabilia is also on display. The celebration is part of…
Courtesy: University of North Dakota AthleticsGRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) – The University of North Dakota has placed Head Volleyball Coach Jeremiah Tiffin has been placed on administrative leave. Director of Athletics Bill Chaves says in a statement “Upon learning of some potential issues within the program, we felt that a review of these issues be conducted immediately.” Assistant coaches Erin…
BISMARCK, N.D. – North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum is asking supporters to sign a petition endorsing his plan to use some of the state’s bulging surpluses to offset income taxes. It’s being viewed by lawmakers as an end-run on a Legislature that has signaled no appetite for the idea. The second-term Republican governor recommended using a portion of the state’s…
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – A former North Dakota oilfield executive has pleaded guilty to federal fraud charges for misleading shareholders about his company’s value, in a scheme that eventually forced it to go bankrupt and led to more than $886 million in losses. Joseph Kostelecky, of Dickinson, pleaded guilty Wednesday to one count each of wire fraud and securities fraud. The…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A Fargo-based attorney for Glasser Images says the company has developed a plan to get wedding photos and videos that have been already shot into the hands of customers and have sub-contractors ready to cover future reservations. But Tim O’Keeffe says the process will take some time. O’Keeffe says there have thousands of email requests for assistance…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The Fargo-Moorhead Metropolitan Council of Governments is looking for ways to make the Fargo-Moorhead area more bicycle and pedestrian friendly. Metro COG updates the Metropolitan Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan every five years. People are encouraged to take an online survey to share their recommendations for creating safer streets. A virtual open house took place Tuesday afternoon…
