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LIVE: Ghoul Morning Last-Minute Costume Craft

Artist Tinker makes a little last-minute magic for the Halloween procrastinators among us.

We’ve met her in her studio for an earlier Ghoul Morning. Now, Fargo-based artist Tinker, whose real name is Ashley Rieck, is joining us in ours. And she’s bringing the magic with her. Rieck is turning her creative forces on zip ties and transforming them into a dramatic costume crown. And the great thing is — since most of us…

Heitkamp to lead University of Chicago’s Institute of Politics

Heidi HeitkampCHICAGO (KVRR) – The University of Chicago says former Democratic U.S Senator Heidi Heitkamp has agreed to become the next director of the Institute of Politics. The university made the announcement on social media. “Heidi earned a reputation for working constructively with members on both sides of the aisle on nationwide affordable housing, reforming the nation’s housing finance system,…

Sheriff: Impaired driver struck Clay County squad car

BARNESVILLE, Minn. (KVRR) – The Minnesota State Patrol arrested a man who struck a Clay County deputy’s squad car at the scene of a vehicle fire. Sheriff Mark Empting says the crash happened around 7:25 pm Tuesday along Highway 34 in Barnesville. Empting says the deputy was using his marked patrol vehicle with emergency lights activated to block the road….

ND AG candidates debate Wrigley’s comments to Cramer on election advice

NORTH DAKOTA (KVRR) – North Dakota’s Attorney General shares the election thoughts he gave Senator Kevin Cramer who passed them to President Trump’s Chief of Staff Mark Meadows during a debate with Democrat Tim Lamb. Former Republican Congressman Denver Riggleman of Virginia put ideas of what he calls a last ditch effort to demand statewide recounts of absentee and mail-in…

Mund, Rep. Armstrong square off in final debate at NDSU

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — With Election Day less than a month away, Independent Cara Mund and Republican Congressman Kelly Armstrong are fighting for your vote in North Dakota’s only Congressional seat. Former Miss America Cara Mund seeks to become the first woman to represent North Dakota in the House while Representative Kelly Armstrong looks to extend his stay in the…

Fargo Fire Dept. on exit drill tips for 100th Annual National Fire Prevention Week

This year's theme is "Fire won't wait. Plan your escape."

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The Fargo Fire Department is encouraging the community to participate in the 100th annual National Fire Prevention Week. Fire Marshal Ryan Erickson says the campaign is about practicing exit drills in your home with your loved ones so you know your two ways out. He says this practice is vital to make sure you know your…

Two vehicles involved in Moorhead rollover

The crash happened at 14th Street and Belsly Boulevard

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Two vehicles are involved in a rollover in Moorhead at 14th Street and Belsly Boulevard. The crash happened around 2:00 p.m. Police say one of the vehicles failed to stop at a stop sign. An SUV rolled onto its side and landed in the middle of the road. No one suffered series injuries. An ambulance was…

Victims of deadly Grand Forks crash identified

UPDATE: Grand Forks Police say 69-year-old Steven Rowe and his wife, 69-year-old Constance Rowe, of Grand Forks died in a crash on Monday. No charges have been filed. The crash is under investigation. Police want anyone with information to call them at 701-787-8000, contacting police through the department’s website or Facebook page or using the Tip411 app.   GRAND FORKS,…

Ghoul Morning: Going Dark With MSUM’s Planetarium

Yes, they get quite a few questions about aliens.

MSUM’S Planetarium is taking a walk on the dark side in honor of Halloween, and celebrating it’s 50th anniversary. This month is a culmination of the celebration that started back in July, and they’re partying hard all month long. There are spooky events for the public each weekend in October, including “The Skies Over Hogwarts” for the Harry Potter fans…