North Dakota News

Golden Drive grills out to help the homeless

For $2 a meal you can get either a brat or hot dog with a bag of chips and a drink.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) –The Golden Drive is grilling up a feast while raising awareness for and helping out homeless youth. To help provide underwear for homeless kids in need, the Golden Drive is serving up Brats and Hot Dogs at the 13th Avenue Cash Wise in Fargo today and tomorrow from 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. For $2 a meal…

Extreme heat & drought causes problems for farmers

The plants aren't able to root down enough to absorb the moisture that is down below for as fast as it's evaporating.

WHEATLAND, N.D. (KVRR) — Warm temperatures and the lack of rain is posing some problems for farmers and their crops. “I guess to take care of them and to raise a crop you need to get it planted right and make sure you take care of the weeds and pray for a little bit of rain once in a while,”…

North Dakota Veterans Cemetery conducts 10,000th interment

MANDAN, N.D. (KVRR) – The North Dakota Veterans Cemetery conducted its 10,000th interment Friday.  Interments include both burials and cremation. The cemetery was built in 1992.  It serves as the site of the North Dakota National Guard’s annual Memorial Day ceremony and each December, the North Dakota Civil Air Patrol sponsors the Wreaths Across America event. “As North Dakotans, we…

Mapleton tax preparer sentenced for filing fraudulent returns

FARGO (KVRR) – A Mapleton, N.D. man will spend 18 months in federal prison for preparing false tax returns. Forty-three-year-old Benjamin Boway was also sentenced to one year of supervised release and ordered to pay $134,498 in restitution and $500 in special assessment fees. Federal prosecutors say Boway, the owner of Bennie Tax Services, filed fraudulent tax returns for clients,…

Two people dead after shooting in Wahpeton home

WAHPETON, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) – Wahpeton police say two people are dead in a shooting early Friday at a home on the city’s north side. Officers responded about 2:30 a.m. Friday after a woman reported being threatened by a man with a gun. As they attempted to make contact with those inside the house, they heard a gunshot. Police were not…

Update: Suspect arrested for attempted murder, teen hospitalized with stab wounds

Arthur KollieUPDATE:  Police say a man is in custody in connection with a stabbing Friday morning in south Fargo. Twenty-three-year-old Arthur Kollie is being held on suspicion of attempted murder. The victim is a 14-year-old girl. Her last known condition was stable.   FARGO (KVRR) – Police are looking for a male suspect following a stabbing in south Fargo. Police…

Law Enforcement officers hold Torch Run for Special Olympics

The Torch Run started in 1985 and allows officers to better connect with the community.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) –Fargo Police officers kick off a Law Enforcement Torch Run to support Special Olympics North Dakota. “Law enforcement torch run is just a way to raise awareness of the Special Olympics of North Dakota and also raise money for the events and activities that all the athletes get sent to throughout the year,” Fargo Police Officer Danica…