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Law enforcement cautions drivers due to high winds and icy roads

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Since early Tuesday morning, road conditions have been treacherous for many drivers. With many reports of cars sliding off the roads and crashing. “Traffic speeds are really, really reduced. We’re having trouble keeping some of those vehicles on the roadway. Our troopers are responding to a bunch of jackknifed semis, and vehicles are spinning off the…

North Dakota native serves as commodore of U.S. Navy’s “Take Charge and Move Out” mission

OKLAHOMA CITY – Every sailor’s story of naval service is unique. For Capt. David Gardner, this story began in New England, North Dakota, where skills and values learned there would be foundational to success in the Navy. “The small town, get-to-know-everyone attitude helped me,” Gardner said. “I was outgoing and learned to meet others. This is similar to how it feels…

Tough-going travel as winter storm moves across Dakotas, Minnesota

I-94, east of Barnesville, Minnesota. Courtesy, MSP Sgt. Jesse Grabow.FARGO (KVRR) – Travel conditions are quickly deteriorating across significant portions of the Dakotas and Minnesota due to a winter storm system with high winds, freezing rain and snow. Several school districts have canceled classes and after-school activities. Numerous weather-related warnings and advisories are in effect across the entire region. Check…

Schools hope to embrace the best of AI, shun the worst

ChatGPTBISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota News Cooperative) — Talk with K-12 teachers and administrators about AI in schools and there’s a sense of exasperation. Not enough time to learn fast moving development of AI tools. Not enough training. Kids are far ahead of many teachers in adopting AI. Too many kids are using AI as a shortcut instead of as a…

Moorhead City Council approves 2026 budget, including more firefighters

Moorhead City Council meeting on Monday, Dec. 8, 2025.MOORHEAD (KVRR-KFGO) – The Moorhead City Council unanimously approved the 2026 tax levy budget and capital improvement plan. Finance Director Jenica Flanagan says budget priorities included wages and benefits, wastewater utility improvements, community and economic development, and public safety staffing. The estimated tax rate increase of 3.89% was approved. Flanagan says a…

Cass County Deputies find body after discovering vehicle tied to missing person

Cass County Sheriff’s Office Investigation vehicle at Forest River Park. 12/9/25.FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The Cass County Sheriff’s Office has reported the discovery of a body after a search of an area near Forest River Park in south Fargo. Sheriff’s deputies found the body this morning after conducting a search of the area. They have identified the person as 24-year-old…

North Dakota Supreme Court supermajority rule rare among states

BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — An unusual clause in the North Dakota Constitution that limits the power of the courts kept the state’s near-total abortion ban from being struck down last month. Most state Supreme Courts require a majority vote to declare a law unconstitutional. But in North Dakota, it takes a supermajority — a vote of at least…

Slumberland donates beds to area kids for the holidays

Slumberland’s Home For The Holidays 2025. Courtesy: Slumberland Furniture – West Fargo.WEST FARGO — A local furniture store is helping area kids have a good nights sleep this Christmas. Slumberland’s Home for the Holidays event has been going on for several years now. The company gives out free twin mattresses and bed-frames for families in need. This year Slumberland, with…

Police identify woman killed in Grand Forks hostage situation

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) –The woman shot and killed by an officer during a hostage situation in Grand Forks on Friday night has been identified as 47-year-old Alice Nesdahl of Larimore, North Dakota. Grand Forks County Sheriff’s Office says she was shot by Deputy Cameron Bridger. Police were called to an apartment at 1426 10th Avenue North when Nesdahl said…