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LIVE: Roberts Commons Opens In Downtown

The new mixed-use space that's uniting the downtown community under one roof.

It’s finally here. Roberts Commons, the new, mixed-use property in the heart of downtown Fargo that marries a 400-space public parking garage with apartments, retail, restaurants and more is open for business after 3-plus years in the planning. Of course, that’s not to say that the scaffolding is down yet. Workers are putting the finishing touches on many of the…

Two Arrested After High Speed Chase Outside of Grand Forks

Both men were also wanted on multiple warrants from Grand Forks and Nelson Counties.

GRAND FORKS COUNTY, N.D. (KFGO) -Two men are in custody following a pursuit through portions of Grand Forks and Traill Counties early Wednesday. Grand Forks County Sheriff’s Lt. B.J. Maxson says the driver fled an attempted traffic stop by a deputy after rolling through a stop sign south of Grand Forks, at times hitting speeds of 100 mph. The chase…

House Speaker Paul Ryan Will Not Seek Re-election

A spokesman for Republican House Speaker Paul Ryan says he will serve out his term before retiring in January.

Republican House Speaker Paul Ryan will not run for re-election, people close to the Wisconsin lawmaker said Wednesday. Ryan’s plans have been the source of much speculation amid Republican concerns over keeping their majority in the House of Representatives. Ryan had made tax cuts a centerpiece of his legislative agenda, and Congress delivered on that late last year. Ryan, 48,…

Two People Arrested in Fergus Falls in Connection to Child’s Death

The 6-year old boy had been a victim of neglect and abuse

FERGUS FALLS, Minn. — Two people have been arrested in connection to the death of a child. Fergus Falls police say that at on Monday at 4:15 a.m., a 6-year old child was brought to the hospital unconscious and not breathing. He had been a victim of neglect and abuse. 40–year old Bobbie Christine Bishop and 44–year old Walter Henry Wynhoff…

Reconstruction is Set to be Done on 13th Avenue in Fargo and West Fargo

The cities will be updating 13th Avenue from 45th Street in Fargo to 12th Street East in West Fargo

FARGO, N.D. —Thanks to a collaborative effort between the cities of Fargo and West Fargo, 13th Avenue is getting a makeover. The cities will be updating 13th Avenue from 45th Street in Fargo to 12th Street East in West Fargo. Both cities say this project is a long time coming. “This project is originally built in 1974, so it’s really, really…

All-Day Health Conference at NDSU Looks to Promote Health Equity

"Bridging the Gap" brings educators, academics, and officials together to solve community health issues

FARGO, N.D. — An all–day health conference at NDSU promoted the idea of equal access to health for everyone. Dozens of representatives from fields such as academia, health, and education attended the “Bridging the Gap” conference to discuss ways that different sectors of public health could be more accessible. Panelists say people across various walks of life need to come together…

New Moorhead Superintendent Ready to Guide District to New Success

Brandon Lunak will look to implement the MSBA's "Portrait of a High School Graduate" towards high school curriculum

MOORHEAD, Minn. — After serving as Moorhead’s interim superintendent since December, Brandon Lunak was happy to receive the news that he would officially become the district’s next superintendent. “When I got the call, the range of emotions went from ‘boy, I’m extremely excited to get the call’ to ‘now, the work begins,’” said Lunak. The Moorhead job isn’t a first for…

Rick Santorum Gives Lecture At Concordia College

He talked about his career in both the House and the Senate

  MOORHEAD, Minn. — Former Pennsylvania Senator Rick Santorum gave a speech at Concordia College. He talked to students about his career in both the House and the Senate. Santorum also ran in the 2012 presidential election. Students from Concordia’s Young Americans for Freedom club say they wanted to bring Santorum to campus to start a dialogue between all the students….

Sheep visit KVRR for National Farm Animal Day

FARGO, ND – Wake up, Sheeple! It’s National Farm Animal Day and lovely lambs from NDSU joined our morning show to celebrate. They’re educational animals that they work with at the Animal Sciences Sheep Barn. The one-month-old twin ewe lambs and their two-year-old mom got a healthy helping of hay for breakfast. We’ll have more with an NDSU student who takes care…

Discussing property tax valuations at Fargo City Hall

FARGO, ND – Fargo homeowners and businesses were able to discuss their property tax valuation at the Fargo City Board of Equalization’s annual meeting Tuesday. North Dakota uses market value to assess property value. People using that information for tax purposes who feel their property’s value is unfair could explain why. “We’re trying to maintain a business. I want to stay…