FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – A Fargo-Moorhead group is protesting the beating death of Gina Amini, a Kurdish woman, by morality police in Iran for not having her hijab cover all of her hair. The Kurdish American Development Organization believes woman worldwide should be able to dress like they want, not as their told. The organization says Iran hangs Kurdish youth,…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Some people are speaking out against special assessments for Moorhead’s largest single infrastructure project: the Southeast Main Avenue/20th/21st Streets underpass. The city has a $7.5 million dollar bond for the $76.5 million dollar project. Two percent, or $1.5 million dollars, will be paid through special assessments in the specified district. For a lot one acre or…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – A pep fest and ice cream social kicks off Homecoming Week at NDSU. The Gold Star Marching Band, cheer team, university staff and Football Coach Matt Entz enjoyed a treat while showcasing Bison Pride in front of Putnam Hall. Even though a lot of people think about football when they hear homecoming, the week is also…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Canada is getting rid of pandemic-related border restrictions that have been in place for two and a half years. Canadian officials say they are removing all COVID-19 travel restrictions starting October 1. That includes testing, quarantine, and isolation requirements for people entering Canada. A transportation official says travelers will also no longer be required to undergo…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — North Dakota Highway Patrol has a new weapon against speeders and aggressive drivers. This patrol vehicle has reflective graphics that are less visible in the daytime and is equipped with interior lights rather than an external light bar. They say the less conspicuous vehicle will make it easier for troopers to detect crash-causing violations such as…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A fire that broke out on a windy Sunday afternoon in south Fargo remains under investigation. Fire officials say the fire caused an estimated $500,000 in damage and displaced people from 24 apartment units. The balconies of all three floors were on fire when crews arrived yesterday afternoon. They were alerted by 911 callers just after…
FARGO, N.D. (KFGO/KVRR) — Preliminary work is underway for Fargo’s 8th fire station to be built on 3.5 acres along 64th Avenue and 33rd Street South. Fire Chief Steve Dirksen says bidding will happen this fall and construction should start in the spring. The hope is to open the station in the second quarter of 2024. The city commission already…
Ronald ThompsonFARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A former West Fargo teacher, who was sentenced to 18 months in prison earlier this year for luring a minor by computer, has changed his plea to guilty to possessing prohibited materials, child porn. The case was reduced from a felony to a misdemeanor in Cass County Court and Ronald Thompson was given 60 days…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR)-The event is an opportunity for people to participate in apple activities, like seeing apple cider being made. There are games like pop shot basketball and cornhole for kids. Local vendors have an opportunity to show their clothing, homemade food and paintings to new potential customers. Organizers say this year’s crowd was bigger than last year and that…
FOSTER CO., N.D. — (AP/KVRR/FOX) — There is little indication that an 18-year-old who died after being struck by an SUV in McHenry, North Dakota in Foster County was a political extremist like the driver claimed. And now former President Donald Trump is weighing in. Shannon Brandt is accused of hitting Cayler Ellingson with his vehicle on September 18th following…
