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North Dakota gas prices continue to drop

FARGO (KVRR-Prairie Public) – The average price of gasoline dropped six cents per gallon in North Dakota last week. GasBuddy.com says the average is now $2.94. That’s 8 cents lower than a month ago, and 46 cents lower than a year ago. The cheapest gas in North Dakota is priced at $2.66 per gallon. The most expensive was priced at $3.21…

Wishek Sausage stars at Pride of Dakota in Fargo

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The annual Pride of Dakota show at the Scheels Arena is always a big hit for the customers and the vendors. “The Fargo area has always been really good to us, and really supportive of Pride of Dakota, and really supportive of local businesses.” “As of 4 O’clock today, we’ve had over 12,000 people walk through…

Local musicians honor the legacy of John Prine

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Local musicians gathered at the Fargo Theatre Sunday to pay tribute to a music legend. Country-folk singer John Prine passed away in 2020, and now local acts are getting together to play his music that they grew up with. The show featured local artists Jesse Veeder, Gina Powers, The Radio Stars Band and many more. Many…

Holland’s classes help welcome in winter holiday season

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – As winter approaches, Holland’s Home and Garden in downtown Fargo is offering up classes on seasonal decor. They are offering multiple classes on decorative Tree Tops to brighten up your porch during the gray winter months. The tree tops are all sustainably sourced in Northern Minnesota, and come with a pot, ribbon and other decorations. The…

Steve D. Scheel To Receive Theodore Roosevelt Rough Rider Award on November 26 at SCHEELS

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Board chairman emeritus of SCHEELS, Steve D. Scheel, will be getting the Rough Rider award in just a couple of weeks. It is North Dakota’s highest honor for its citizens and will be presented by Gov. Doug Burgum. The award is named for our 26th President Theodore Roosevelt. The ceremony will take place at 8 a.m….

Former Valley City School Board Candidate Enters Pleas for Role in January 6 Riot

WASHINGTON, D.C. (KVRR/KFGO) — Former Valley City political candidate and North Dakota Young Republicans member, Damian Johnston, has pleaded guilty in federal court for charges stemming from the January 6 Capitol riots. Johnston pleaded guilty to two counts of Violent Entry and Disorderly Conduct on Capitol Grounds. Other charges were dropped as part of a plea agreement. He’ll be sentenced…

Murder Suspect Returned To Fargo From Atlanta

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — A man arrested in Georgia for a Fargo homicide this summer is back in Fargo and in the Cass County jail. 34-year-old Leo Dartoe is a suspect in the death of Sampson Bleh. He was arrested by U.S. Marshals and Atlanta Police on October 18. He was extradited to Fargo and booked into jail Saturday night….

Moorhead man arrested after fleeing and ramming squad cars

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — At approximately 1 P.M. Saturday, Moorhead Police were dispatched to the 3200 block of 9th Street South for a domestic situation. At the scene, officers spoke with 19-year-old Saige Cogger of Moorhead, and say he was uncooperative and argumentative. Cogger backed his vehicle into a squad car and fled the scene. While fleeing Cogger allegedly repeatedly…