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Moorhead Robbery Suspect Arrested

Lt. Tory Jacobson says Dwayne Murray was arrested for a parole violation and charged with the Apr. 15 robbery.

MOORHEAD (KFGO) – A Moorhead man has been arrested for a robbery earlier this month at Brady’s Service at 8th St. and 24th Ave. S in Moorhead. Lt. Tory Jacobson says Dwayne Murray was arrested for a parole violation and charged with the Apr. 15 robbery. The robber kept one hand in his pocket and suggested that he had a…

Miss North Dakota USA Prepares For Miss USA Pageant

Raquel Wellentin Will Represent North Dakota At Next Month's Miss USA Pageant In Las Vegas

  Miss North Dakota USA Raquel Wellentin sits down with Adam Ladwig ahead of her trip to Las Vegas for the Miss USA pageant. She moved to North Dakota from the Phillippines when she was young. She studies Health and Physical Education and Psychology at NDSU, while also volunteering with the Study Buddies program at the YWCA. Wellentin talks about…

Local Union Supporters Remember Those Who Have Died on the Job

Flowers are placed on a wreath honoring the lost workers

FARGO, N.D. — Each year, union supporters remember those who lost their lives while on the job. The Northern Plains United Labor Council invites community members to gather at the F-M Labor Temple to honor lost workers. Participants place flowers into a wreath. Eight flowers represent the eight deaths in North Dakota, one represents the deaths in Minnesota and one represents…

NDSU Engineering Students Showcase Senior Projects

Seniors in the school of engineering displayed their design projects which they worked on all year

FARGO, N.D. — Students at NDSU are showing how talented they are when it comes to computer engineering. What do a guitar, a heart and wine all have in common? They’re all topics NDSU engineering students have been studying to develop devices to help them function properly. “Here we have a digitally enhanced vacuum tube guitar amplifier,” said student Zach…

Business Leaders Say Attracting Workers is Biggest Economic Challenge

The Regional Workforce Study finds that adding qualified workers is essential to maintain the region's economic growth

FARGO, N.D. — A group of Fargo–Moorhead community organizations released their study on workforce development. The Economic Development Corporation says there’s a growing gap between open jobs and qualified workers. The F–M area has been identified as having one of the lowest unemployment rates in the nation and one of the best places to find a job. However, qualified workers…

Road Project Proposal for Downtown Fargo Could be a Commuter Headache

If approved, the $5 million Main Avenue project would start next year

FARGO, N.D. — City workers are proposing a road project which has the capacity to cause major traffic problems in downtown Fargo. If approved, the $5 million Main Avenue project would start next year. It’s one of the oldest stretches of road in Fargo. Built in the 1950’s, pavement and underground utilities are starting to deteriorate more than half a…

Motorcyclist Arrested After Crashing During High-Speed Chase

He attempted to cross the median at Flying Cloud Drive and lost control, sending both him and his motorcycle flying across the road

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — A motorcyclist involved in a high-speed chase crashes his bike in spectacular fashion on I-494 in the Twin Cities. The action was all caught on MNDOT cameras. The state patrol was trying to stop the 33-year-old rider for speeding and splitting traffic. He attempted to cross the median at Flying Cloud Drive and lost control, sending…

Mother of Andrew Sadek Speaks Out on New Law

"Andrew's Law", named for Andrew Sadek, will provide more protections for undercover drug informants by clarifying their rights

FARGO, N.D. — The mother of a college student whose body was found in the Red River three years ago says she’s generally pleased with the law in her son’s name. “Andrew’s Law”, named for Andrew Sadek, will provide more protections for undercover drug informants by clarifying their rights. It’ll also allow them to talk with a lawyer before agreeing…

Kennedy Elementary Students Learn About Weather with Two Familiar Faces

North Dakota State Climatologist Adnan Akyuz visited with the first graders about our weather patterns

FARGO, N.D. — A tornado was reported “inside” Kennedy Elementary School in Fargo. North Dakota State Climatologist Adnan Akyuz visited with the first graders about our weather patterns. He created a tornado in the classroom using an enclosed chamber as part of his demonstration with the help of KVRR’s very own Chief Meteorologist Rob Kupec. Akyuz says it’s always best…

Looking for a Contractor? Menards Hosting Contractor Event

Staff at Menards in Fargo say summer is the busiest time of the year for home improvement projects

RED RIVER VALLEY — It’s that time of the year when many homeowners are thinking about remodeling. Staff at Menards in Fargo say summer is the busiest time of the year for home improvement projects. To help you prepare, it’s holding an event where you can meet local contractors. Starting today at both the Fargo and Moorhead locations contractors will be…