OMAHA, Neb. – The index of a newly released monthly survey of bankers in rural parts of 10 Plains and Western states has hit a record high, just two months after hitting its previous record high. The overall index of the Rural Mainstreet Survey for May reached 78.8 – nearly 7 points higher than the previous record of 71.9 set…
WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Landon’s Light Foundation announced that Carson Wentz will return to North Dakota for Landon’s Night. It’s billed as an evening filled with uplifting messages and conversation from guest speakers Carson Wentz, NDSU head basketball coach David Richman, NDSU head football coach Matt Entz and others. This inspirational night at The Lights will honor Landon and…
BISMARCK, N.D. – North Dakota regulators have approved a pipeline project that will send more Bakken crude to a Wyoming oil hub. Bridger Pipeline plans to convert 27 miles of an oil gathering pipeline into a larger transmission line in McKenzie County. It also will add another 2.4 miles to the pipeline located east of Watford City. Other pipelines will transport…
FARGO (KVRR) – A fire that gutted a portion of a south Fargo strip mall earlier this month caused an estimated $1.25 million in damages. The fire at 3242 20th St. S. tore through Bodyworks Physical Therapy and GiGi’s Playhouse in the Southpointe Business Park. No one was seriously injured in the May 11 fire. One firefighter sustained minor injuries….
Tappen, N.D. (KVRR) – A Tornado Warning was issued for parts of Kidder County, N.D. around 4:45 pm Wednesday. Law enforcement and other weather spotters reported a tornado that lasted for about 10 minutes about 7 miles east of Tappen and about 8 miles west of Medina. The tornado appeared to stay over open country and no injuries or damage…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – A cleaning company sent local teachers home with some TLC and a whole bunch of goodies Wednesday afternoon. TLC Cleaning is thanking hundreds of educators and school staff members from across the metro with a drive-thru gift bag giveaway. The bags are filled with items like gift cards, hand sanitizers and lip balm donated from local…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo activist groups coming out to discuss the proposed hate crime ordinance. “Today was an opportunity to visit with the community about the upcoming ordinance. To provide the context of this ordinance. Why was it developed and the process going forward will be,” North Dakota Human Rights Coalition Organizer Barry Nelson said. Human rights groups come…
WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) –The West Fargo Police Department has set up a memorial for Lieutenant Adam Gustafson who died after suffering a heart attack while on duty. The West Fargo Police Department says the autopsy on 40-yea-old Lieutenant Adam Gustafson determined he suffered from severe coronary artery disease and major arterial blockage. In his honor, a memorial gives people…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Two local organizations team up to collect and recycle electronic waste for a good cause. North Dakota EWaste is helping discard unwanted electronics in an effort to help raise funds for the Homeward Animal Shelter. Computers for a Cause is donating $5 for every computer received to help animals at the shelter until they find their…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo Veterans Affairs Health Care System is back with its VA2K Walk & Roll. The annual event is a chance for veterans, VA employees, and others to help support homeless veterans and active lifestyles. Things kicked off at 11 am. The path started in the Healing Garden of the medical center. People got the chance to…
