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Cass County teen files lawsuit against popular gaming platform ‘Roblox’

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A Cass County teen has filed a lawsuit against popular gaming platform Roblox. In the lawsuit, the unidentified 19-year-old accuses the company of being a “breeding ground for predators and enabling her sexual exploitation at age 13″. An attorney handling her case with Dolman Law Group says they have received 1,400 calls from families on similar…

Electricity rate increase could cost NDSU $1 million annually

Alex Nisbet, a regulatory policy specialist for Xcel Energy, speaks during a public input session hosted by the North Dakota Public Service Commission on July 29, 2024. (Photo by Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)FARGO, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — A proposed electric rate increase would cost North Dakota State University about $1 million a year, a representative of the college told…

Federal lands need the public’s help, retired National Park ranger says

MEDORA, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) – Public lands advocate Walt Dabney joined a group of North Dakota conservationists in the Badlands on Sunday to see how federal funding cuts are affecting public lands in the state — and how members of the public are stepping up in the government’s place. Dabney, a former National Park Service ranger, is in North…

Police seek driver in shots fired call in Moorhead

MOORHEAD (KVRR-KFGO) – Moorhead Police have released surveillance photos of an SUV in connection with a shots-fired call. They’re seeking information about the driver of a 2002-2010 white Ford Explorer. The call, in the 900 block of 17th Street South, was on September 23. Police have not given any additional information on their investigation. Anyone with information is urged to…

Alcohol not a factor in fatal fire truck crash

COTTONWOOD, Minn. (KVRR/KFGO) – Drinking was not a factor in a crash late last month in southwestern Minnesota that killed a passenger in a fire truck near Cottonwood. Initially, the State Patrol said it believed that drinking was involved in the September 26 rollover during homecoming festivities at Lakeview High School. Following further investigation, the patrol has ruled out alcohol…

Four injured in multi-vehicle crash in West Fargo

West Fargo, N.D. (KVRR) — Several people are injured and one person was taken to the hospital after a four-vehicle crash in West Fargo Monday. Just before 4 P.M. West Fargo Police responded to the crash in the 1200 block of 7th Avenue E. The first vehicle had rear-ended a second vehicle directly ahead, causing a chain reaction with two…

Four proposals for new convention center in Fargo move forward

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Four out of nine proposals for the new Fargo Convention Center are moving forward after a unanimous vote by city commissioners. They include Mutchler Bartram Architects site at Brewhalla, Enclave site at Scheels Arena, RLE Architecture site at Fargodome and EAPC Architects downtown site for the City Hall and Fargo Public Library parking lot. All four…

Homeowner contacted police a day after house fire for suspected burglary

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Hours after a twin home in southwest Fargo caught fire on Saturday night, the homeowner reported to police that someone was trying to break in. At around 8 on Sunday night, officers responded to the report of a possible suspicious vehicle near the residence in the 5100 block of 48th Avenue South. The homeowner stated that…

Indigenous Peoples Day brought many together to spread awareness on the holiday

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Indigenous Peoples Day is a holiday recognized in both North Dakota and Minnesota. And for many natives, this day is a day to raise awareness of who they are. “We really want people to know that we’re still here. If you’re not indigenous yourself, I bet you know someone who is indigenous, or you’re close to…