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Former Sheriff Reaches Plea Deal To Avoid Felony Charges

Johnny Lawson Was The Former Sheriff of Wells County, North Dakota

FESSENDEN, N.D. — A former sheriff who is facing charges for dealing drugs and bribery has agreed to plead guilty to a pair of misdemeanors. 42-year-old Johnny Lawson agreed to the deal during a hearing with District Court Judge Daniel Narum. The judge rejected an earlier plea deal calling for the former Wells County sheriff to plead guilty to a…

Congressman Cramer’s Son Hospitalized

Cramer, his wife, Kris, and family are gathered at the hospital and is asking for privacy and prayers at this time.

BISMARCK, N.D. – North Dakota Congressman Kevin Cramer says his 35-year-old son in critical condition at an intensive care unit at a Bismarck hospital. Cramer said Saturday that Isaac Cramer is suffering from “failing liver and kidneys” and was taken to Sanford Medical Center Friday night. Cramer, his wife, Kris, and family are gathered at the hospital and is asking for…

Fargo Youth Ice Fishing Derby brings Hundreds of Kids to Woodhaven Pond

The event was hosted by the Fargo Parks Districts and gave trophies to several children

FARGO, N.D. — On a very snowy Saturday, hundreds of kids and their parents set up shop on the frozen Woodhaven Pond. Digging into the water a pulling up some fish was part of the adventure. “Ice fishing is one of the great outdoor opportunities that we have in this country, especially in the great North where we can walk on…

People Gather to Make Blankets to Support Project Linus

Blankets go to children in need across Moorhead

MOORHEAD, Minn. — Dozens of people in Moorhead fired up their sewing machines to help bring warmth to children in need this winter. Project Linus is a non–profit organization that donates blankets to traumatized or at–risk children. Volunteers gathered at the Moorhead Armory to put together blankets that will touch the lives of others. The organization’s mission serves as an…

State Hockey: Blizzard, Grand Forks Central Claim Hockey Titles

Central wins second straight hockey state title.

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — The Grand Forks Central Knights defeated Bismarck Century 4-2 to claim their second consecutive state title in boys hockey on Saturday at the Ralph Engelstad Arena. On the girls side, the Bismarck Blizzard shutout top-seeded Fargo North-South 3-0 to claim the state title. Britta Curl scored a pair of goals for the Blizzard in the win….

Home and Garden Show Draws Thousands of Visitors

Show includes something for everyone in the family

FARGO, N.D. — The 57th annual Home and Garden Show draws thousands of visitors who are looking to improve their living spaces. Whether you’re looking for a pet–washing station, a Jacuzzi, or a new counter, people can find something to complete every room in the house. “The pets are really getting more of a spotlight than they have in the past….

Creative Community Gathers for Unglued Craft Fest

Organizers wanted to create an artistic but unique event

FARGO, N.D. — Hundreds of people got the chance to explore creative arts at the Unglued Craft Fest at the Plains Art Museum. Artists came from all over the Upper Midwest to display their work, and there were also activities and workshops for people of all ages. Organizers chose the name “Unglued” with the hopes that people would expect a crafty…

Boys Hockey: Central Shuts out Red River, Faces Century in State Championship

Central wins the battle of Grand forks with a 7-0 win.

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — The Grand Forks Central Knights shutout Grand Forks Red River in the state semifinals 7-0. In the other semifinal the Bismarck Century Patriots knocked off the Davies Eagles 6-2. Century will battle the defending state champions Central on Saturday at the Ralph Engelstad Arena. Categories: High School, KVRR Sports Extra, North Dakota News, Top Sports Headlines…

Girls Hockey: Bismarck, Fargo North-South Punch Tickets to Title Game

North-South downs Davies 5-2 in semifinals.

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — The top-seeded Fargo North-South Spartans advanced to the state title game with a 5-2 win over Fargo Davies. Anna Erickson notched a goal for North-South in the victory. In the other semifinal, second-seeded Bismarck Blizzard shutout West Fargo United 4-0. The Blizzard will take on North-South in the state championship game on Saturday. “There’s only two…

Three Construction Projects in Fargo Set to Kick Off This Spring

Tenth Street will be closed throughout the summer, work to be done on 13th Avenue and 45th Street

FARGO, N.D. — Work Zone Wally has set up shop on several streets across Fargo, and he’s brought along a simple message: road work is set to begin. The City of Fargo has three major construction projects this year. Some of these renovations will allow limited traffic to go along while construction is ongoing, but Tenth Street, just south of NDSU,…