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Wildfire smoke continues to blanket North Dakota, Minnesota

Some of the worst-quality air in the nation was centered over the Fargo-Moorhead area

June 2, 2025

Jim Monk,

Dense wildfire smoke from Canada moves through Fargo. 6/2/2025 FARGO (KVRR) – Dense smoke from wildfires in Canada continued to blanket much of North Dakota and Minnesota Monday. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, some of the worst-quality air in the nation was centered over the Fargo-Moorhead area. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has issued an air quality alert for…

Rep. Fedorchak plans another online forum

June 2, 2025

KVRR Staff,

U.S. Rep. Julie Fedorchak, R-N.D., talks to voters through a virtual town hall meeting on March 25, 2025. (Amy Dalrymple/North Dakota Monitor)WASHINGTON, D.C. (North Dakota Monitor) — U.S. Rep. Julie Fedorchak, R-N.D., will host another online public forum, with topics including the “one, big beautiful” budget bill being considered by Congress. The forum will be at 7 p.m. CDT June…

North Dakota tribes ask circuit judges for rehearing of voting rights case

June 2, 2025

KVRR Staff,

Jamie Azure, chair of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa, speaks during the Tribal Leaders Summit in Bismarck on Sept. 4, 2024. Turtle Mountain, Spirit Lake Nation and three tribal citizens are challenging a ruling in a voting rights case. (Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — The Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa, Spirit Lake Nation and three…

Standing Rock appeals dismissal of latest Dakota Access Pipeline lawsuit

June 2, 2025

KVRR Staff,

Opponents of the Dakota Access Pipeline gather Nov. 1, 2023, in Bismarck ahead of a public meeting on an environmental impact statement. The Standing Rock Sioux Tribe opposes the pipeline, citing concerns for its water supply and sovereign rights. (Kyle Martin/For the North Dakota Monitor)WASHINGTON, D.C. (North Dakota Monitor) — The Standing Rock Sioux Tribe is asking the D.C. Circuit…

Rural Erskine, MN man found dead after crashing motorcycle about 10 miles east of Crookston

June 1, 2025

TJ Nelson,

POLK CO., Minn. (KVRR) — A rural Erskine, Minnesota man is dead after crashing his motorcycle on a gravel road about 10 miles east of Crookston. Polk County Sheriff’s Office responded just after 1 p.m. to County Road 38, about 1 1/2 miles north of U.S. Highway 2. A passerby spotted the crash scene. Deputies say 39-year-old Travis Shimpa was…

Small Business Expo Kicks off Summer of Shopping

The event was hosted by Love Your Local FM Area, who said the outdoor venue was a nice change of pace.

June 1, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

The Korean Corndog food truck, also owned by Indira Kovaci.WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Smoky skies and gusty winds didn’t stop people from swinging by the sixth-ever Small Business Expo, hosted by Love Your Local FM Area. Over 70 vendors set up along the rustic streets, delighting Love Your Local’s Indira Kovaci. She’s been organizing these events for about four…

People displaced by kitchen fire in Grand Forks Sunday afternoon

June 1, 2025

TJ Nelson,

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — Occupants of a house at 1322 Allwood Court in Grand Forks are displaced after a fire. Grand Forks Fire crews responded in the noon hour and arrived to find flames on the first floor and smoke throughout the house. The fire was quickly put out with moderate damage isolated to the kitchen. The cause of…

Jamestown native Alf Clausen, Emmy-winning composer who wrote music for ‘The Simpsons’ for 27 years, dies at 84

June 1, 2025

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Alf Clausen at Fargo Theatre/2009LOS ANGELES (AP) — Alf Clausen, the Emmy-winning composer whose music provided essential accompaniment for the animated antics of “The Simpsons” for 27 years, has died. His daughter Kaarin Clausen told The Associated Press that Alf Clausen died Thursday at his home in Los Angeles after struggling with Parkinson’s Disease for about a decade. He was…

Teen motorcyclist has serious injuries after pursuit and crash late Saturday night in Traill County

June 1, 2025

TJ Nelson,

TRAILL CO., N.D. (KVRR) — A 19-year-old motorcyclist from Gardner, North Dakota has serious injuries after a pursuit and crash late Saturday night. North Dakota Highway Patrol says it happened around 9:30 p.m. about five miles south of Hillsboro on Traill County Highway 81. They were notified of a reckless driver on I-29 near the Mayville exit and the driver…

Safety Safari at Red River Zoo

Admission to the park was free in order to get as many children in to learn about safety as possible.

May 31, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

Law enforcement officials interact with children at the Safety Safari.FARGO, N.D. – The Red River Zoo threw open its doors on Saturday to showcase a different kind of exhibition – one about safety. The zoo held its annual Safety Safari, sponsored by Sanford Health. There were demonstrations that showed the efficacy of bike helmets and other safety equipment, plus law…