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Senator’s Son Pleads Guilty in Hospital Crash That Preceded Deadly Chase

(AP Photo/Jack Dura)BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — The adult son of U.S. Sen. Kevin Cramer pleaded guilty Tuesday to charges in connection with a crash out of a North Dakota hospital’s ambulance bay that preceded a chase and collision resulting in the death of a sheriff’s deputy. Ian Cramer, who turns 44 Wednesday, pleaded guilty to felony charges of theft, criminal mischief and reckless endangerment. He previously pleaded not…

People Have Sticker Shock Over Season Pass Increases For Fargo Park’s Pools and Golf Courses

UPDATE:  Fargo Park Board President Aaron Hill says the board will meet next week to reconsider the cost of its pool passes. FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — People are taking to social media to share outrage over Fargo Park District price increases for its pools and golf courses this upcoming season. A 2025 season pool pass to all five pools is…

National Non-Profit Speaks Out Against Resolution On ‘Kingship of Jesus Christ’ in North Dakota

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — Freedom From Religion Foundation is opposing a resolution that the North Dakota Legislature is considering. The resolution sponsored by Republican Rep. Nico Rios of Williston would have North Dakota acknowledge the ‘Kingship of Jesus Christ.’ If resolved it would be sent to the President, Governor and each member of the North Dakota Congressional delegation. The nonprofit…

Freeze-A-Thon Runs Its 26th Year of Students Supporting A Charity

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) –It’s a cold winter week in Fargo, but NDSU’s Alpha Tau Omega fraternity and Kappa Delta sorority are standing outside in support of a charity, Down Home. “We help people do move-ins, we’ve raised money and we’re trying to make sure that people have a place that they can call home,” said Nicholas Tofteland, Philanthropy Chair for…

North Dakota Legislators consider bill allowing school districts to hire chaplains

BISMARCK, N.D. — North Dakota legislators are considering a bill that would add chaplains to public schools in the state. HB 1456 would authorize $500,000 from the general fund to give to school districts for the purpose of paying for a chaplain position. The chaplain may also volunteer for the role. School districts would not be required to have a…

Trio Arrested For Credit Card Fraud in Watertown, SD Tied To Similar Scams in Fargo

WATERTOWN, S.D. (KVRR) — Three people arrested for credit card fraud in Watertown, South Dakota are accused of pulling the same scams earlier in Fargo. Police arrested 19-year-old Joseph Rivers, 20-year-old Labriah Vincent and 18-year-old Hezekiah Vincent, all of Flint, Michigan, for fraudulent use of credit cards, organized retail crime and other charges. The trio were caught after using fraudulent…

Warrant Issued For Battle Lake, MN Man After Illegal Firearms Found In Burned Out House

OTTER TAIL CO., Minn. (KVRR/KFGO) — A warrant is issued for 53-year-old Troy Moberg after illegally possessed firearms were found in his Battle Lake, Minnesota house following a fire last November. Otter Tail County Deputies and State Fire Marshal’s Office discovered 5 guns damaged by the fire in the bedroom, as well as a bag of meth. Moberg was prohibited…

LIVE: Heart and Soul of the Community

HANKINSON, N.D. — Nonprofits make up the heart and soul of the region. And Giving Hearts Day, which is on Thursday Feb. 13th, is a big part of what helps them keep doing it. One of the many nonprofits hoping for your donations this year is St. Gerard’s in Hankinson. They started as a small rural hospital in the 1950s….

Fargo Man Arrested After Pursuit And Crash Into Squad Car and Parked Vehicles In West Fargo

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Another pursuit last night in West Fargo lands 23-year-old Elijah Belgarde of Fargo behind bars. Officers tried to stop Belgarde for an open warrant and suspended license, but he fled. They used a pursuit intervention technique, but Belgarde kept going. He finally came to a stop after hitting a squard car and some parked vehicles….