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We Are Open: Supporting Local Businesses During the COVID-19 Pandemic

With many business being affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s important to support local businesses when we can. KVRR is launching a page dedicated to businesses that are open and offering services during these uncertain times. If you or someone you know owns a business that is offering curbside, delivery or other services let us know by visiting kvrr.com/we-are-open/ and…

Sanders Drops 2020 Bid, Leaving Biden as Likely Nominee

Sanders plans to talk to his supporters later Wednesday.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Sen. Bernie Sanders, who saw his once strong lead in the Democratic primary evaporate as the party’s establishment lined swiftly up behind rival Joe Biden, ended his presidential bid on Wednesday, an acknowledgment that the former vice president is too far ahead for him to have any reasonable hope of catching up. The Vermont senator’s announcement makes…

Fargo Police Report Spike in Overdoses Leading to One Death

One of the calls they responded to recently resulted in a death.

FARGO, N.D.–The Fargo Police Department is reporting a spike in overdose calls since March 28. Police say they have responded to six overdoses in the last week and a half compared to six total calls between January 1 and March 28. One of the calls they responded to recently resulted in a death. Police say the spike in calls is…

Cities Area Transit Services Ending at 6 p.m. in Grand Forks

GRAND FORKS, N.D.–The City of Grand Forks has announced all Cities Area Transit Services will end at 6 p.m. until further notice. The decision was made due to a severe lack of people riding the buses in the evening. Dial-A-Ride and Senior Rider Services will also end at 6 p.m. For bus routes and hours of operation, visit: grandforksgov.com Categories:…

NDSCS Continuing Distance Learning Through Summer, Adding Hands-on Course in Fall

Summer classes take place from June 2 through July 24.

WAHPETON, N.D.–Distance and online learning will continue through the summer for students and faculty members at the North Dakota State College of Science. Summer classes take place from June 2 through July 24. School officials say there will be a limited number of face-to-face classes from June 29 through July 24, but the school has created what is is calling…

West Fargo Park District Awards Creative Easter Egg Designs With Home Deliveries

WEST FARGO N.D. — Tuesday would have been the annual West Fargo Easter egg hunt, but this year the holiday festivities are being brought to some families. West Fargo Parks District posted a template of an Easter egg on their Facebook and asked families to decorate them and put them in their windows. The most creative designs were then awarded…

West Fargo school resource officers surprise four-year-old on his birthday

Several police cars lined the street in front of Oakley Kava's home to sing happy birthday

WEST FARGO, N.D. — Oakley Kava was suppose to have a cop-themed fourth birthday party this year because of his love of police officers. “He was always going to have a police officer birthday party anyways,” says Oakley’s mother, Tessa Kava. “I was originally going to see if one could come and knock on the door and say happy birthday,…

Fargo & West Fargo Unveil “Stay Home Save Lives” Directive

With this new directive, they hope people can be "North Dakota" smart when leaving their homes.

CASS COUNTY – “This is not, never leave your house order, instead, I’m trusting each of you to be “North Dakota smart,” says Fargo Mayor Tim Mahoney. Stay Home – Save Lives is the directive of both Fargo and West Fargo leaders. “People are smart. They can do the right thing, and this is really a request for them to…

Woman Arrested After Coughing On Officer & Claiming She Has Coronavirus

23-year-old Cheyenne Whitetail was pulled over late Sunday night in Devils Lake

DEVILS LAKE, N.D. — A Devils Lake woman is facing a felony terrorizing charge after allegedly coughing at an officer claiming she has coronavirus. 23-year-old Cheyenne Whitetail was pulled over late Sunday night. The officer on patrol knew that Whitetail’s license was suspended and saw her driving. After she coughed at the officer, she was arrested and taken to jail….