BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) – About 22 members of the North Dakota National Guard will provide security in Washington, D.C. for the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden. National Guard spokesman Bill Prokopyk says the deployment was ordered several months ago and is not a direct response to the Jan. 6 riots in the U.S. Capitol. Prokopyk says at this time, the…
It’s been a rough, rough week for anyone in politics or anyone who follows them. Especially for Republicans. So we thought it was fitting to remind you of one of the most famous and popular Republican presidents of modern times. Meet Reagan. This one’s a leopard gecko — an equally popular species of lizard. With his friendly smile and well-socialized…
FARGO (KVRR) – A strong winter storm is expected to cause blizzard conditions across western Minnesota and portions of the eastern Dakotas Thursday into Friday. The National Weather Service says a blizzard is in effect from 6:00 p.m. Thursday to 6:00 p.m. Friday in parts of northeast South Dakota and west central Minnesota. About 1-3 inches of snow are expected…
FARGO (KVRR) – Fargo Mayor Tim Mahoney presented his 2021 State of the City to members of the Fargo Moorhead West Fargo Chamber of Commerce Thursday. Mahoney reviewed the impacts of COVID-19, the local economy and growth potential in 2021. “The state of our city is a strong Fargo. I have incredible optimism and excitement for what the new year…
WEST FARGO, N.D. — A local defense attorney says the fact that former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin will be tried alone could benefit either him or his co-defendants, depending on the arguments brought forth in court. Chauvin’s co-defendants are former officers J. Alexander Kueng, Thomas Lane, and Tou Thao. Leah Carlson of Ohnstad Twichell Law Office in West Fargo…
FARGO, N.D. – Sanford Health in Fargo will begin administering the COVID-19 vaccine to Phase 1B, to those 75 and older starting tomorrow by appointment only. Fargo Cass Public Health says they’re expecting to begin distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine for priority groups in phase 1B on Monday. Phase 1A of the COVID-19 vaccine distribution is almost reaching its end….
BISMARCK, N.D. — The North Dakota Capitol is one of many across the country preparing to respond to possible armed demonstrations. “We know that just because we’re in North Dakota or Bismarck, North Dakota, doesn’t make us immune from potential acts of violence,” says House Minority Leader Josh Boschee of Fargo. Boschee and Speaker of the House Kim Koppelman of…
FARGO, N.D. – One person is hospitalized after an apartment fire in Fargo Wednesday night. It happened at 1402 32nd Street South. Fire officials say the blaze started in a first floor unit with multiple people inside. They were able to get out with minor injuries. Crews say they were able to knock down the fire in 10 minutes and…
MOORHEAD, Minn. – Moorhead Business Association is hosting a snow sculpture competition as Frostival beings. It’s six whole weeks of winter fun throughout the metro. The forms are being set up for the artists to make their marks. “The Snow Must Go On” Snow Sculpture Competition is taking place at Viking Ship Park during the Frozen Fortress. Amateurs and professionals…
FARGO, N.D. — A suspect in a string of ATM thefts in the region is arrested in Dickinson. Cass County Sheriff’s Office tells us 38-year-old Joshua McCleary of rural Wheatland was taken into custody around 8 o’clock Tuesday night. McCleary is a suspect in an ATM crime spree that spans the counties of Cass, Barnes and LaMoure. Authorities say the…
