North Dakota News

Fargo’s JDRF walk raises over $30,000 for type 1 diabetes research

The global organization hosts walks and activities all over the nation.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR)- The weather didn’t stop people from gathering at Scheels Arena for the JDRF One Walk to give hope to everyone impacted by type 1 diabetes. Fargo’s walk raises over $30,000 in funds for type 1 diabetes research. JDRF’s priority is to fund research to develop a better treatment and deliver a cure for the disease. The global…

Man Wanted For Murder in Tennessee Caught in Fargo

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A man wanted for murder in Shelby County, Tennessee is caught in Fargo. The Metro Street Crimes Unit learned a warrant was out for 31-year-old Kezo Johnson and worked through the night to track him down on Friday. Johnson, who has no permanent address, was arrested at a home in the 1100 block of 22nd Street…

Police Respond To A Number of Crashes As Roads Get Slick in Fargo

North Dakota Highway Patrol also urging all motorists to travel with care.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — With some more fresh snow in the FM Metro the roads have become slick. Police in Fargo are asking drivers to slow down and increase the distance between vehicles. They responded to 11 crashes Saturday morning in a four and a half hour period. While the major roads have been plowed, a sheet of ice remains…

Gov. Burgum Signs Income Tax Relief Bill For North Dakota

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — Income tax relief is coming for roughly half a million North Dakotans. Gov. Doug Burgum signs legislation to provide an estimated $211 million in income tax relief over the next two years. The legislation will eliminate the state income tax bill for around 300,000 people and provide partial relief to another 200,000 taxpayers. The relief is…

State Patrol searching for semi that hit pedestrian in Becker County

Wanted semi (Minnesota State Patrol)DETROIT LAKES, Minn. (KVRR) – The Minnesota State Patrol is asking the public for help in locating a semi that hit a pedestrian east of Detroit Lakes. The pedestrian was hit at approximately 7:15 p.m. Thursday on Highway 34 near Height of Land Township in Becker County. The 42-year-old female victim suffered life-threatening injuries. The suspect…

Fight over gray wolf protections heads to federal court

BILLINGS, Mont. – U.S. government attorneys are set to appear before a federal judge to defend a decision from the Trump administration that lifted protections for gray wolves across most of the country. The hearing on Friday before U.S. District Judge Jeffrey White in California comes as officials in Republican-led states including Wisconsin, Montana and Idaho have sought to drive…

North Dakota critical race theory bill on its way to Burgum for signature

The bill was introduced by Fargo Republican Rep. Jim Kasper

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR/KCND) – Following passage in the House, the North Dakota Senate has approved a measure prohibiting the teaching of critical race theory in K-12 schools. The bill was introduced by Fargo Republican Rep. Jim Kasper.  “I want to be sure that critical race theory is not taught in North Dakota schools, period,” Kasper said. Bismarck Democratic Senator Erin…

Veterans honored at Fargo Air Museum ceremony

"Well I plan on making it to, my brother was 101 and I'm trying to beat him If I can."

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The Fargo VFW and American Legion hold a big Veterans Day ceremony with dozens of veterans, active duty soldiers and their families to commemorate those who served. For the first time Veterans day ceremonies were held at the Fargo Air Museum, a place with illustrious military history and artifacts. The Red River Valley Veteran Concert Band…