North Dakota News

Meat Company Cyberattack Might Drive Prices Up

North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring says "As long as this is short term, it has minor impacts."

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) —  One of the major meat suppliers is investigating a cyberattack over the Memorial Day weekend. “As long as this is short term, it has minor impacts,” North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring said. Commissioner Goehring says the North Dakota meat industry is fine as of now, but prices might go up. JBS, one of the biggest…

ND deer hunting license deadline approaches

The North Dakota Game and Fish Department still can't meet the needs of hunters looking to get a license.

NORTH DAKOTA (KVRR) –It may be too early to think about hunting deer, but for those looking forward to the start of the season time is running out to get a license. The deadline for North Dakota deer hunting applications closes at 11:59 and with a high demand for licences that deadline could come sooner than expected. With just more…

Fargo Glass and Paint Company raises money for Homeward Animal Shelter

The Fargo Glass and Paint Company has teamed up with Homeward Animal Shelter on its second annual event.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo Glass and Paint Company is helping raise money for a local animal shelter. The business has teamed up with Homeward Animal Shelter on its second annual event. Fargo Glass and Paint raised $800 at its first event in 2019. Last year’s event was postponed due to the pandemic. The company’s president says he hopes to…

Fargo Fire & Police Departments compete in the Battle of the Badges Blood Drive

"This is the first annual Red Cross Battle of the Badge Blood Drive."

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The Fargo Fire and Police Departments are battling again, but this time for a Red Cross Blood Drive. “This is the first annual Red Cross Battle of the Badge Blood Drive, so the chief and I are here to kick it off,” Fargo Fire Chief Steven Dirksen said. Fargo Police Chief Dave Zibolski and Chief Dirksen…

Fargo City Commission advances hate crime ordinance proposals

If passed, the proposed ordinance could make anti-bias hate crimes punishable by up to $1,500 and could include a 30 day jail sentence.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo City Commissioners vote to continue pursuing an ordinance that would make hate crimes Class B misdemeanors. In a three to two vote Fargo city commissioners vote to move forward with a receiving and filing ordinance that would make anti-bias hate crimes punishable by up to $1,500 and could include a 30 day jail sentence. “It’s…

Fargo Board of Education votes down ending Smart Restart guidelines

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – In a special meeting the Fargo Board of Education votes five to four against ending North Dakota Smart Restart guidelines in schools for the last two days of classes. Some members no longer wanted masks to be required citing Mayor Dr. Tim Mahoney saying Covid-19 is virtually untraceable in wastewater and the city no longer having…