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Fargo City Commissioners Discuss 2024 Community Survey Results

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo City Commissioners met to go over the results of the 2024 community survey. It was conducted over the last five months with over eight hundred Fargo residents asked to identify what they think about the city. Many highlighted the affordability and opportunities that Fargo has to offer and how crime and homelessness is an issue….

LIVE: Connecting with Artificial Intelligence

FARGO — Computer scientists at NDSU say it’s time you get education about all the ways artificial intelligence is changing life in our region. That’s why they’re offering a conference at the university called “Fargo A.I. Connect.” It features business owners, researchers, and students all coming together to share ideas and innovations in the field of A.I. NDSU scientists say…

Armory Opened For People Displaced By Apartment Fire In Wadena, Victim Identified

WADENA, Minn. (KVRR) — Midwest Medical Examiner’s Office has identified the person killed in a Sunday night apartment building fire in Wadena, Minnesota as 68-year-old David Henrichs. Wadena County Sheriff’s Office says no foul play is suspected in Henrichs’ death. The cause of the fire is still under investigation. Gov. Tim Walz signed an executive order on Tuesday to activate…

State Lawmaker From Fargo Dies at 43

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — North Dakota House and Senate and other state leaders are mourning the sudden death of Rep. Josh Christy of Fargo. The 43-year-old Republican died last night from unknown causes. In a joint statement, leaders say Christy leaves behind a legacy of service, kindness, and dedication to his community, his state, and his family. Christy was in…

Minnesota Republicans To File New Ethics Complaint Against DFL Sen. Nicole Mitchell

ST. PAUL (KFGO/WCCO) — Minnesota Senate Republicans announced they are filing new and updated ethics complaints against embattled state DFL Senator Nicole Mitchell. “Senate Republicans have been very clear,” says Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson. “Her actions have damaged the integrity of the Senate, and distracted us from the important work that we need to be doing here.”Senator Mitchell is…

Belcourt Is Ready To Welcome Home Leonard Peltier After His Release From Florida Prison

BELCOURT, N.D. (KVRR) — Native American activist Leonard Peltier is out of prison after nearly 50 years and has just returned to North Dakota. Peltier arrived in Belcourt around 6 p.m. Tuesday to begin serving his home confinement after being given clemency under President Joe Biden. KVRR’s Alex Bertsch is there and filed this report. See his continuing coverage on…

National Guard To Provide Temporary Shelter After Apartment Building Fire in Wadena, MN

Courtesy: Wadena Chamber of Commerce/FacebookST. PAUL (KVRR) — Gov. Tim Walz has issued an executive order to authorize the National Guard to provide temporary shelter in Wadena after an apartment building fire. One person died in the fire that started Sunday night around 10:45 at 123 Bryant Avenue Southeast. Firefighters spent the night battling the fire in the frigid weather….

LendingTree Survey Data Reveals North Dakota As Top State Vulnerable To Retaliatory Tariffs

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A new LendingTree survey puts North Dakota and South Dakota in the top 10 of states that would be most vulnerable to President Trump’s tariffs. The analysis finds North Dakota would rank at number one as the most vulnerable to “retaliatory” tariffs and South Dakota third. The data comes from trades made in 2023 with nearly…