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Suds N Spuds Kraft Beer event kicks off

FARGO, N.D (KVRR)- The 11th annual Suds N Spuds Kraft beer tasting attracts beer drinkers and potato eaters for an evening of fun. It features local businesses and breweries along with some people who just enjoy cooking Tickets are $25 dollars in advance and $30 dollars at the door All proceeds go in effort for the Shriners to help terminally…

Dep. Herb Nelson retires after 50 years with Clay County

A 50 year career comes to an end this week as Clay County Deputy Herb Nelson is hanging up his badge and picking up a fishing pole.

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – A 50 year career comes to an end this week as Clay County Deputy Herb Nelson is hanging up his badge and picking up a fishing pole. His family, friends and colleagues join him to celebrate his retirement from a long career of service. Nelson was hired in 1973 as a part-time deputy. Over his career…

The difficulties of clearing North Dakota roads after a spring snowstorm

Officials say they've seen this before but the amount of snow and duration of the blizzard was a bit shocking. It's been a strenous few days for ND DOT workers and first responders, but teamwork has gotten through.

NORTH DAKOTA (KVRR) – Many are stuck at home due to a rare spring blizzard causing problems throughout the state. Officials say they’ve seen this before but the amount of snow and duration of the blizzard was a bit shocking. It’s been a strenuous few days for ND DOT workers and first responders, but teamwork has gotten through. “There was…

Biden administration announces it will resume onshore oil & gas lease sales on federal land

WASHINGTON (CNN) – The Department of Interior announced Friday it planned to resume onshore oil and gas lease sales on federal land, with a higher royalty rate for companies to pay to the federal government. The Bureau of Land Management will issue sale notices on Monday for upcoming oil and gas projects. The Biden administration had previously planned to hold the…

Delegation asks IRS to extend income tax deadline due to blizzard

WASHINGTON (KVRR) – Due to severe weather, North Dakota’s congressional delegation is asking the IRS to extend the income tax filing deadline for state residents. Sens. Kevin Cramer, John Hoeven and Rep. Kelly Armstrong sent the request to IRS Commissioner Charles Rettig. The delegation wants the IRS to extend the federal income tax filing deadline and waive penalties for late…

Sex offender gets 40 years for assaulting minor

BISMARCK, N.D. – A Mandan man with a record of child sex crimes will spend the next 40 years in a federal prison after he traveled to Madagascar to solicit sex from minors. U.S. District Judge Dan Traynor sentenced 60-year-old Maurice Thill. Thill pleaded guilty in August to failing as a registered sex offender to report international travel, failing to…

NDDOT reopens major highways following spring snowstorm

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) – The North Dakota Dept. of Transportation says more major highways were expected to reopen Friday after a spring blizzard dumped heavy snow over much of the state. U.S. Highway 83 from Bismarck to Minot and eastbound I-94 from Bismarck to Jamestown were scheduled to open at 10:00 a.m. Westbound I-94 from Jamestown to Bismarck was scheduled…

Fargo restaurant describes how rising egg prices impact its bottom line

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – A chicken and an egg problem and a perfect storm involving Easter, inflation and bird flu are forcing farmers to kill some of their egg-laying hens, reducing the country’s egg supply and raising prices. Consumers across the country are finding no eggs on the shelves or they’re paying nearly three dollars a dozen. That’s three times…

Fargo Police Advisory and Oversight Board selects chair & vice chair in first meeting

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The Fargo Police Advisory and Oversight Board holds its first meeting. The seven member board aims to create a dialogue between the community and Fargo Police. Members want to improve relationships and help with diverse recruitment and provide a perspective on policy and programs the community finds important. Chief David Zibolski says the board should improve…