North Dakota Highway PatrolUPDATE: 5:45 pm— ND 23 has reopened WATFORD CITY, N.D. (KVRR) – The North Dakota Highway Patrol has shut down Highway 23 at Johnson’s Corner to mile marker 13 in McKenzie County due to a tank battery explosion. Emergency responders on scene say the explosion is contained to one tank, but there is an ongoing risk…
Akeem SmithFERGUS FALLS, Minn. (KVRR/KFGO) — A south Fargo man is accused of assaulting a vulnerable adult at a group home in Fergus Falls. Prosecutors say officers were called to the group home early Saturday morning. The victim said they heard Akeem Smith, 29, banging things on the main floor and when confronted, the two began to argue. The victim…
BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — North Dakota will get nearly $200 million as part of the Rural Health Transformation Program. It’s aimed at improving health care quality and access in rural areas. The Trump administration announced the awards for each state and they range from $145 million to $281 million in the first year. The program will award $50 billion over…
Gov. Tim Walz spoke with reporters after meeting with legislative leaders on Sept. 9, 2025. The governor said he will call a special session on gun control. (Photo by Michelle Griffith/Minnesota Reformer)ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR/FOX 9) — A group of Republican lawmakers in Minnesota is calling for Gov. Tim Walz to resign amid allegations of significant Medicaid fraud. The legislators…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A day after a storm hit, Fargo Public Works is working to make sure roads are cleared and salted. Snow plows and motograters make their way up and down streets early this morning. Sunday night’s storm caused one machine to break down, and another had to be towed away. City of Fargo Public Works director says…
WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — West Fargo Police and Fire departments kicked off their seventh annual Battle of the Badges Blood Drive. The event partnered with Vitalant, bringing together both departments for a friendly competition. Members of the public are invited to donate blood with their choice of which department they are donating for. Participants also have a chance to…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — It may be cold outside for many, but for some, this weather is no match for them to continue to get fresh air and exercise in. “Everyone here is very passionate about being in the outdoors period. We just all happen to share a lot of the same passion for cycling, and anyone who enjoys being…
Anyone with information on this vehicle is asked to call the East Grand Forks Police Department at (218) 773-1104.EAST GRAND FORKS, Minn. (KVRR) — Police in East Grand Forks say several tips helped lead them to identifying this “vehicle of interest” in a theft and damage to property case. Jackson Taylor, of Grand Forks, has been taken into custody in…
Michael RomansJAMESTOWN, N.D. (KVRR) — A Jamestown teacher and volunteer firefighter has been arrested for corruption of a minor. Jamestown Police arrested 45-year-old Michael Romans. The teacher at Gussner Elementary allegedly had a sexual relationship with a Jamestown Public Schools student over the course of one to two years. Romans was booked into the Stutsman County Correctional Center while he…
MOORHEAD (KFGO) – Erika Yoney announced her candidacy for the Minnesota House of Representatives in District 4A representing Moorhead. Yoney says her campaign will be centered on affordable healthcare, strong public schools, and an economy that works for working families. She says the values she learned growing up in Moorhead, caring for one another, showing up for our neighbors, and solving problems…
