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NDSU foundation exceeds fundraising goal

The funding will go towards student scholarships, faculty support, facilities and various school programs.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The NDSU foundation exceeds a fundraising campaign goal 20 months ahead of schedule. The In Our Hands campaign has raised $413 million dollars as of April 26th. Originally the goal was set at $400 million to be reached by the end of next year. Already the campaign is impacting students, faculty and staff with funds going…

89 year-old truck driver recognized by North Dakota Highway Patrol

#NDHP troopers encounter professional drivers who are committed to safety. We commend Mr. Sheets who is 89 years old and keeps his 2000 Peterbilt in top condition. His dedication to safety earned him an @CVSA decal after an inspection yesterday during #InternationalRoadcheck. pic.twitter.com/LY4D7pwlsl — North Dakota Highway Patrol (@NDHighwayPatrol) May 5, 2021 BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) – One of the oldest…

More deer licenses available in North Dakota this year

BISMARCK, N.D. – North Dakota will issue more deer hunting licenses this year than it has in the past 10 years. The Game and Fish Department will make 72,000 licenses available to hunters, the sixth consecutive year the number has increased and up 3,150 from last year. The department has been moving toward a goal of issuing at least 75,000…

Life 97.9 unexpectedly finds a new home

"This real estate company came and made us an offer which was more than we expected."

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A local Christian radio station is expressing its gratitude after receiving an unexpected blessing in a time of desperation. “It was starting to show its age. We were getting roof leaks that we couldn’t trace or fix and it just wasn’t built for radio of today. It was built before the age of computer automation and…

Fargo garbage pick-up begins earlier during Clean Up Week

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Fargo’s Public Works Department reminds people to get their garbage cans out early. During Clean Up Week crews are heading out to homes earlier than normal at 7:00 AM. Public Works says the department has gotten hundreds of calls from people wondering why their garbage can wasn’t picked up. Officials say that often means they didn’t…

Passersby put out Fargo house fire

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Firefighters respond to an early morning house fire Tuesday in North Fargo near North Dakota State University. Crews were sent at 7:30 after a passerby noticed flames coming from the front side of the home on the 700 block of College Street North. About four minutes after the call was made firefighters arrived on scene to…

UPDATE: Missing woman last seen in Fargo found

UPDATE: Fargo Police say Jessica Houser has been found safe. The department did not say where she was found or anything about the person of interest they were searching for.   FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Fargo Police say they have a person of interest in the case of missing 30 year old Jessica Houser. Authorities say the suspect is believed…

Person of interest identified in vandalism of Jesus statue

  FARGO (KVRR) – Fargo police may be getting closer to solving a vandalism investigation at St. Mary’s Cathedral. “We have identified a person of interest and continue to actively investigate the case” according to Public Information Officer Jessica Schindeldecker. The face of the white marble statue of Jesus was spray-painted black in the early morning hours of April 17…

Dakota Access oil pipeline to stay open during review

WASHINGTON – The Biden administration reiterated that the Dakota Access oil pipeline should continue to operate while the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers conducts an extensive environmental review, although the Corps said again it could change its mind. The Standing Rock Sioux and other tribes have filed for an injunction asking U.S. District Judge James Boasberg to shut down the…