Local News

Furniture For Less Opens Clearance Center in Former Herberger’s Store in Moorhead

They will occupy the storefront until their temporary lease expires in January

MOORHEAD, Minn. — Just more than a month after Herberger’s in Moorhead closed its doors, the space in the Moorhead Center Mall has a temporary tenant. Furniture for Less signed a five–month lease to showcase their clearance furniture in the space. The 70,000 square foot store is bigger than their other two locations combined. The store’s CEO, Darrell Hansen, says the…

Billy Ray Cyrus And Mark Ruffalo Encourage Tribal Voting In Belcourt

Mark Ruffalo & Billy Ray Cyrus in Belcourt, North DakotaBELCOURT, N.D. — A packed house showed up Sunday for another tribal “Stand-N-Vote” event featuring Billy Ray Cyrus and Mark Ruffalo. The stars performed in front of 1,400 people and encouraged the tribal community in Belcourt to vote in the midterm elections. Cyrus tweeted, “This was one of the most special and…

Otter Tail County Officer Cleared After Shooting At Kidnapping Suspect

Anthony Randklev was captured after abducting and sexually assaulting a 34-year-old woman near Fergus Falls in July

MOORHEAD, Minn. — The Clay County Attorney’s office has cleared an Otter Tail County deputy of any wrong-doing for firing his weapon during the pursuit of Anthony Randklev. Officials determined that the actions of Deputy Zachary Eiferts were justified and that he acted in the defense of others. Randklev was captured after abducting and sexually assaulting a 34-year-old woman near Fergus…

Longtime Republican North Dakota Lawmaker Dies Suddenly After Eating Raw Oysters

Rae Ann Kelsch died Tuesday morning at a New Orleans hospital from a bacterial infection

NEW ORLEANS, LA — Former longtime Mandan Republican state Rep. Rae Ann Kelsch has suddenly died in New Orleans. Alex Kelsch says his mother died this morning at a hospital from a bacterial infection caused by eating raw oysters at a restaurant. She was just 58. Kelsch was first elected to the North Dakota House in 1990 and served 22 years,…

Scammers Target West Fargo’s Sheyenne High School And Local Businesses

a company claiming to be Sports Media Marketing encourages the businesses to pay hundreds of dollars for marketing

WEST FARGO, N.D. — Sheyenne High School is being associated with a scam targeting area businesses. West Fargo School District officials say a company claiming to be Sports Media Marketing encourages the businesses to pay hundreds of dollars for marketing at sporting events, on t-shirts and billboards. The school district says it is not a legitimate offer associated with the district,…

William Hoehn Will Appeal His Life Sentence In Greywind Death

Hoehn's attorney made the announcement Tuesday morning, a day after Hoehn was sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole, in a Cass County District Court.

FARGO, ND — William Hoehn will appeal his life sentence to the North Dakota Supreme Court. Hoehn’s attorney made the announcement Tuesday morning, a day after Hoehn was sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole, in a Cass County District Court. Hoehn plead guilty to charges he conspired to kidnap Savanna Greywind’s baby in August 2017. He also…

“The District” Bringing Restaurant Experiences To West Acres

CRAVE will be a part of The District, a group of four to five unique restaurants.

FARGO, ND — West Acres Mall announced Minneapolis based CRAVE American Kitchen and Sushi Bar will open next year. CRAVE will be a part of The District, a group of four to five unique restaurants. West Acres CEO Brad Schlossman said the project has been in the works for over three years. The District at West Acres will cover 30,000…

State Trooper Struck By Truck Near Watford City

The patrol squad's emergency lights were activated.

Watford City, N.D. (KFGO) – A North Dakota Highway Patrol trooper was injured when he was struck by a pickup near Watford City Monday night. The highway patrol says around 5:45 p.m. on Highway 23, a 36-year-old trooper got out of his squad to help with traffic control for cattle crossing the road. The patrol squad’s emergency lights were activated….

“Be Proud of Who You Are and Don’t Give Up”: EGOT Star Rita Moreno Comes to Fargo

82 years later, she tells her story about growing up in the big apple and breaking into the business

FARGO, N.D. — As part of the Fargo Town Hall Lecture Series, actress, singer and dancer, Rita Moreno is pushing people to pursue their hopes and dreams. KVRR’s Jessie Cohen tells us how her story is inspiring and resonating with hundreds. In 1935 Rita Moreno left family members behind in Puerto Rico and came to America with her mother, the…

Cass & Clay County Residents Participate in Early Voting

In order to vote in both Cass and Clay counties, residents need a valid state ID or proof of residency

FARGO– Early voting has started in Cass County and people are jumping at the chance to cast their ballots for the November election. “Having this kind of a crowd early on the first day of early voting is not normal, but that’s good,” Cass County auditor Mike Montplaisir said. Voting early is made simple in both Cass and Clay Counties….