PIERRE, S.D. (KVRR) – The University of North Dakota’s Dean of the College of Engineering and Mines is the new president of South Dakota Mines. Dr. Brian Tande will assume his new role at the university in Rapid City on Jan. 9. “Dr. Tande’s depth of experience in academic leadership and his dedication to fostering innovation and student achievement made…
Cass County election coordinator Maurice Dullea takes an absentee ballot that was accepted by the Canvassing Board on Nov. 18, 2024, in Fargo. (Jeff Beach/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) – North Dakota Secretary of State Michael Howe on Monday called the general election performance of a key partner — the U.S. Postal Service — “very much improved” over…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Police in Moorhead Police are investigating reports of gunshots on Monday night. Police were called to the 2700-block of 14th St. South at around 9:45 p.m. where they found casings in the street. No one was hurt. Witnesses say a dark SUV may have been involved. Police are asking residents in the neighborhood to check video…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A stunt pilot with local ties came in for a landing at Fargo Air Museum in a very colorful airplane. North Dakota native Kent Pietsch landed the Jelly Belly Interstate Cadet aircraft. He has flown for more than 400 shows across the U.S. Pietsch has received several awards and honors for his aerial performances, including being…
FERGUS FALLS, Minn. (KVRR) — It was a packed house at the courthouse full of people waiting for the jury selection. The case, for two men accused of being part of a criminal network that stretched around the world. Federal prosecutors say Harshkumar Ramanlal Patel and Steve Shand were part of an operation that scouted clients in India arranging visas,…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Operating hours at four ports of entry in North Dakota are being expanded. Starting January 6, U.S. Customs and Border Protection will operate Fortuna and Noonan from 9 a.m. – 7 p.m., Neche from 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Walhalla from 8 a.m. – 8 p.m., in coordination with Canada Border Services Agency. Sen. John…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — A person who was questioned about a shooting on Sunday, November 10th in the 800 block of 10th Street South in Fargo has been released from custody. They say it all started with a call about a burglary in progress. The person who was shot was hospitalized and is stable condition. Police say the case has…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — Another one of the six defendants in a brutal downtown Fargo beating has pleaded guilty to being an accomplice to aggravated assault. Travis Ledoux was arrested in April for his part in the early morning beating on NP Avenue that left two men who tried breaking up a fight with severe injuries. One of the men,…
FARGO, ND. (KVRR) — Informational meetings will be held this week as West Central Ag Services moves forward on a merger with CHS. West Central is a northwestern Minnesota cooperative while CHS is a diversified global agribusiness co-op owned by farmers and member cooperatives across the country. A vote on a revised proposal from CHS worth $225 million will take…
FARGO (KVRR) – Open enrollment is getting underway for folks looking to update their Medicare plans, and Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota is offering some insider tips. Experts say there are three top questions you need to ask yourself when you’re shopping for a plan. First, what are you dealing with in terms of your health conditions and…
