News Landing Page Archives - Page 1047 of 3315

Man who used gasoline to light charcoal grill hospitalized

May 17, 2022

TJ Nelson,

FARGO (KVRR) – A man in Fargo was injured after pouring gasoline on a charcoal grill that was believed to be out. The incident happened Monday afternoon in the 600 block of Santa Cruz Drive South in Fargo. Fire department crews got the fire out soon after arriving on scene. The 35-year-old man was taken to the hospital by Sanford…

Ground broken for new Holy Cross Catholic Church in West Fargo

A dream 40 years in the making is becoming a reality for a church through patience and generous donations from the congregation and a Bismarck millionaire.

May 16, 2022

Site Staff,

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR)- A dream 40 years in the making is becoming a reality for a church through patience and generous donations from the congregation and a Bismarck millionaire. The congregation couldn’t all attend service at one time because there wasn’t room for all 5,700 members. They are praising in a parish hall for the last six or seven…

Bishop of Fargo discusses abortion

The Supreme Court releases some opinions but not the one that has everyone talking: the possible overturn of abortion rights.

May 16, 2022

Site Staff,

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The Supreme Court releases some opinions but not the one that has everyone talking: the possible overturn of abortion rights. We talked to Bishop John Folda at the groundbreaking for the new Holy Cross Catholic Church in West Fargo. While we all await the decision of Roe V Wade, rallys were held over the weekend….

You Can “Meet In The Middle” When Diamond Rio Comes to West Fargo

May 16, 2022

TJ Nelson,

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — EPIC Events is bringing Diamond Rio to West Fargo to perform at The Lights. The Grammy award winning country music group will hit the stage on Saturday, August 27, rain or shine. The band recently celebrated their 30th Anniversary and has sold more than 10 million albums. Tickets will cost between $34 and $49. They…

Task Force on stopping street racing voted down by Fargo City Commission

May 16, 2022

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – A task force to address street racing concerns won’t be a solution as the City Commission votes it down. Commissioners Arlette Preston and John Strand were the only ones in favor of it. Preston, who is running for mayor, brought the idea to the panel. She feels the community should have a voice in slowing down…

Fundraiser Started For Detroit Lakes Family That Lost House Due To Lightning Strike

May 16, 2022

TJ Nelson,

DETROIT LAKES, Minn. (KVRR) — People are opening up their wallets and raising thousands of dollars for a Detroit Lakes family that last week lost their home to a lightning strike. A GoFundMe account started for Mike and Lori Danner’s family surged past the initial goal of $10,000 and is nearing $14,000. The Danner’s home in the Timber Creek neighborhood…

Burgum gives nearly $1 million in campaign contributions

May 16, 2022

KVRR Staff,

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – Wealthy former software executive and North Dakota GOP Gov. Doug Burgum has personally shelled out nearly $1 million ahead of the state’s primary election in campaign contributions. Most of the money has gone to political action campaign that historically has focused on defeating Republican far-right candidates, or those who do not agree with Burgum’s spending and…

LIVE: EMS Week Kickoff

A hands-on demonstration from the folks who sometimes hold your life in their hands.

May 16, 2022

Emily Welker,

It’s your chance to get up-close and personal with some of the folks on the front lines of lifesaving in the region. It’s EMS Week, and to celebrate, the folks at Sanford Ambulance are holding an open house tonight to introduce you to their work and that of the other first responders in the region. You can check out their…

Police: Man threw rocks at bank windows, caused extensive damage

May 16, 2022

Jim Monk,

FARGO (KVRR) – Police say a man was arrested in Fargo Monday morning after he caused extensive damage to a Fargo bank. Shortly before 8:30 a.m., police were called to Bell Bank at 3100 13th Ave. S. on a report of someone throwing rocks at the bank’s windows. Forty-one-year-old Jeremy Wayne Peterson is being held for terrorizing, criminal mischief, reckless…

Hepola picks Fargo school administrator as running mate

May 16, 2022

Jim Monk,

FARGO (KVRR) – Minnesota governor candidate Cory Hepola has chosen Fargo Public Schools’ Director of Equity and Inclusion Dr. Tamara Uselman as his running mate. Hepola and Uselman are running as members of the Forward Party. “Dr. Uselman has an impressive career in education that spans nearly four decades in both Minnesota and North Dakota, as a Teacher, Principal, Superintendent,…