Map of air quality from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. The air quality in areas colored red are considered to be unhealthy, even for those without underlying conditions.FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Air quality monitors on both sides of the Red River are reporting unhealthy air quality due to smoke drifting from wildfires burning in Canada. North Dakota Department of Environmental…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — North Dakota’s population has continued to grow, and the need for doctors is also growing. Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota’s Caring Foundation aims to address the shortage by offering students scholarships. “Over thirty percent of our state is in a primary care shortage area, thirty percent as well have a shortage of dentist, and…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Another update from Boiler Room in downtown Fargo that transitioned to operating as just a bar back in March from a bar and restaurant. In a social media post, they announced that Boiler Room operations will be paused for the time being. They say Thursday, July 31 will be the last day that the Boiler Room…
MOORHEAD — The very first Disability Pride Fest is coming to the metro Thursday, and you’re invited. It coincides with other Disability pride fest celebrations in major u-s cities across the nation, including one in Minneapolis-St. Paul, and it’s part of the commemoration of the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Organizers say it’s a chance to see…
FARGO (KVRR/KFGO) – The south-central North Dakota newspapers that had been owned and operated by Tony Bender for nearly 30 years have been sold. KFGO News reporter Ryan Janke and his wife, Tabitha, have purchased the Ashley Tribune and Wishek Star from Bender’s family, who took over after his death last fall. Bender’s daughter, India, says Ryan Janke has been…
MOORHEAD (North Dakota Monitor) — A leader of the BadAss Grandmas for Democracy on Monday encouraged voters to push back against two proposals from the North Dakota Legislature to change the state constitution. Dina Butcher, part of the group that was the driving force behind creating the Ethics Commission in North Dakota, said the two measures are the Legislature’s way…
BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) – North Dakota’s Tourism Department is paying $100,000 to partner with country music duo Tigirlily Gold to promote the state. Krista and Kendra Slaubaugh, sisters from Hazen, recently debuted a new anthem inspired by North Dakota, “Call It Home,” written in partnership with the North Dakota Department of Tourism. Officials say the goal is to…
ST. PAUL (KVRR) — Minnesota State Patrol is bringing in an expert to assess security at the State Capitol in the wake of the shootings of two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses last month and a break-in over the weekend. A man was found naked inside the Capitol Building on Friday night, and was found back on the grounds Saturday…
COLFAX, N.D. (KVRR) — A new festival in our area will be giving fans of bluegrass reason to celebrate. Red River Roots will be held on September 13 and will feature six bluegrass bands. Along with music there will be hay rides, art vendors, and workshops on dancing and clogging. Crooked Lane Farm is hosting the festival, east of Colfax….
WILKIN CO., Minn. (KVRR) — Wilkin County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a man trapped in a grain bin near Campbell, Minnesota on Monday. They received a 911 call around 12:15 p.m. that the man had been stuck for about 30 minutes before calling for help. They arrived to find the man submerged in corn up to his…
