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Police shootout leaves one dead in Dickinson

May 17, 2021

Jim Monk,

DICKINSON, N.D. – One man is a dead in a shootout with police following a reported domestic incident that left one woman injured with a gunshot wound. Officers responded to a report about 1:15 a.m. Monday of a domestic incident involving a weapon at an apartment. The suspect allegedly began shooting from inside the apartment and officers returned fire. It…

North Dakota Health Dept. changes mask guidelines, MSUM drops requirement

May 17, 2021

Jim Monk,

FARGO (KVRR) – The North Dakota Dept. of Health is changing its mask guidelines in accordance with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Last week, the CDC said people who are fully vaccinated can resume activities indoors and outdoors without wearing masks. The guidelines say that the risk of being infected or spreading COVID-19 once fully vaccinated is…

Jamestown stabbing suspect arrested after anonymous tip

May 17, 2021

Jim Monk,

JAMESTOWN N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) – A suspect wanted for a stabbing at a Jamestown mobile home two weeks ago was arrested Saturday. Police received an anonymous tip that led them to Timothy Ost. He had an active warrant for aggravated assault for the May 2nd incident. Ost is accused of breaking into a mobile home and stabbing a 47-year old man…

FBI probing extremist activities in Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota

NUMBER OF CASES REMAINS STABLE, BUT ISSUE IS A TOP CONCERN

May 17, 2021

Jim Monk,

FARGO (KVRR) – The head of the FBI’s Minneapolis Field Office says federal authorities are investigating “a number of cases” involving domestic extremist activities in North Dakota, South Dakota and Minnesota. Michael Paul is the Special Agent in Charge of the FBI in Minneapolis, which oversees the Dakotas and Minnesota. In an interview with KVRR-TV, Paul said extremist-related activities are…

Supreme Court will consider major abortion rights case

May 17, 2021

Jim Monk,

WASHINGTON – The Supreme Court has agreed to consider a major rollback of abortion rights, saying it will take up Mississippi’s bid to enforce a 15-week ban on abortion. The court’s order Monday sets up a showdown over abortion, probably in the fall, with a more conservative court apparently ready to dramatically alter nearly 50 years of rulings on abortion…

Bicyclist killed, woman who came to his aid is injured

May 17, 2021

Jim Monk,

DICKINSON, N.D. – A bicyclist was killed and a woman who came to his aid was seriously injured in a crash in Dickinson. The North Dakota Highway Patrol says a 26-year-old man was riding his bike on South Main Street about 6 p.m. Sunday and fell into the southbound lane of traffic. A motorist saw the man fall, stopped her…

Indian Education Program in Fargo and West Fargo Schools

Recent legislative changes will dictate the curriculum for schools

May 16, 2021

KVRR Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A bill that requires all North Dakota schools to teach Native American history, culture, and treaty rights recently passed the North Dakota state senate. “I think it’s a very good step in the right direction for the state of North Dakota for the tribal and state partnership and advancing the Indian Education for all in the…

NDSU celebrates 2021 spring graduates in person

May 15, 2021

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FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — It’s graduation season, and many young adults are walking into a new stage of life. NDSU held its spring commencement ceremony Saturday at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the FARGODOME. The ceremony was for graduates and their four guests in attendance. Families and friends who didn’t attend in person were able to live stream the…

People take to downtown Fargo for ‘Free Palestine’ rally

May 15, 2021

KVRR Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Local advocates took to downtown Fargo Saturday to rally against the ongoing unrest in Gaza. “Because these are my people and they are killing them,” said Hala Hilala. People of all ages came out to show their support for Palestinians and the ongoing violence in the Gaza Strip. The group gathered in Island Park. “As we…

Mapleton Elementary School families raise money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

May 15, 2021

KVRR Staff,

MAPLETON, N.D. (KVRR) – Families came together in Mapleton to help raise money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Kindergartener Faeryn Holte alone raised $570. When asked how that makes her feel, Faeryn said, “Happy to help other sick kids.” “The youngest learners are learning how important it is to be helping other kids,” kindergarten teacher Kayla Dornfeld said. Mapleton…