FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Sanford Health in Fargo is now offering the first FDA-cleared artificial intelligence-assisted colonoscopies to people in the region. The Medtronic GI Genius uses A.I. to help physicians detect pre-cancerous polyps which can lead to colorectal cancer. “The technology is just going to continue to advance. Even GI Genius, they’re talking about another update within the next…
Pembina Gorge west of Walhalla on the Rendezvous Region Scenic BackwayBISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — North Dakota Parks & Rec is moving forward with developing the state’s 14th state park at the Pembina Gorge State Recreation Area. They are currently accepting construction bids for the project. Located near Walhalla, Pembina Gorge State Park will feature approximately six cabins and over 50…
ATLANTA (KVRR/AP) – Kirk Cousins is leaving Minnesota for Atlanta, landing another big contract with a well-timed foray into free agency. Cousins agreed Monday to a four-year deal with the Falcons, his agent Mike McCartney announced on social media. Atlanta had a glaring need at quarterback after cycling through Tyler Heinicke and Desmond Ridder last season, and Cousins’ wife, Julie, grew…
OTTER TAIL COUNTY, MINN – (KFGO/KVRR) – One person was injured in a rollover crash near Underwood in Otter Tail County at about 6:30 p.m. Sunday. The Sheriff’s Office says the crash happened near the intersection of County Road 35 and Pleasant Lake Road. A pickup driven by 37-year-old Kyle Ryckman of Elbow Lake was ejected and transported to Lake…
VALLEY CITY, N.D. (KVRR) — An 83-year-old Valley City woman is in a Fargo hospital after getting hit by an SUV while walking. The driver of that SUV had the vehicle in reverse and also hit three parked, unoccupied vehicles and an office/apartment building. It all happened around three Sunday afternoon in the 100 block of 3rd Street Northwest in…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — North Dakota State University is getting a new agriculture policy research center. Two million dollars for the center was included in the 2024 Agriculture Appropriations Bill which passed the Senate on Friday by a vote of 72 to 22. It previously passed in the House. It will help address farm and agribusiness challenges through in-depth policy…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — Former North Dakota priest Neil Pfiefer has been relieved of his priestly duties. It’s a decision that was made by Pope Francis according to the Fargo Diocese. Pfiefer pleaded guilty to sexual assault last July in Stutsman County. He faced similar charges in Logan County, but those were later dropped. As a result of the Pope’s…
BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — A Department of justice witness testifies that during the eight-month long DAPL protests, the DOJ believed sending federal law enforcement to assist North Dakota would escalate and destabilize the situation. Patrick Hornbuckle’s comments were made in a video deposition in the fourth week of the trial of North Dakota vs. United States. The state is trying…
MOORHEAD — We’re in the midst of March Madness, but this time around, it’s not just about the sports in Minnesota. During this month, about one in five Americans are expected to gamble. And the Minnesota legislature is working on a bill to legalize sports betting. That’s got some therapists in our region worried. Currently, there are only are only…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Disney icons come to life on the ice this weekend. That’s a sneak peek of what you’ll see at Disney on Ice: Mickey’s Search Party this weekend at the Fargodome. In the show, Captain Hook and his silly pirates capture Tinkerbell and steal her magic wand. Mickey Mouse leads a search party using clues on a…
