BISMARCK, ND. (KVRR/AP) — North Dakota lawmakers have appointed Denise Lajimodiere as the state’s poet laureate. The Ojibwe member of the Turtle Mountain Band in Belcourt becomes the first Native American to hold the position. She has written several award-winning books of poetry. She’s considered a national expert on the history of Native American boarding schools and wrote an academic…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — As it warms up and the snowmelt begins, community leaders all across the region are gearing up for the spring flood fight. A Monday press conference is planned with elected officials from Fargo, West Fargo and Cass County to give an update on local efforts and strategies as the flood outlook progresses. They’ll also give an…
BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — Sunday afternoon, State Radio dispatchers were notified about callers experiencing connectivity issues while using 9-1-1 from multiple areas across the state. Those using 9-1-1 have reported calls being dropped or being notified that all circuits are busy. State Radio dispatchers are still able to receive location and phone number information from the caller and will immediately…
FARGO — There’s still several feet of snow on the ground, but gardeners are already getting into high gear. And KVRR was lucky enough to get a peek behind the scenes at Baker Garden and Gift’s big production facility on the city’s south side. They’re prepping pots and plugs ahead of plant shoppers looking to score the best and…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — She has done it again! We want to wish a special happy birthday to a great viewer of ours and an extended member of the KVRR family. This is Elaine Humann of Fergus Falls and today she is celebrating her 104th birthday! You might recall we celebrated her 103rd birthday one year ago. Elaine’s grandson, Sam…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Governor Walz will be in Moorhead tomorrow on a multi-purpose trip. In the morning, he’s hosting a roundtable discussion on his plan to make child care more afforable and accessible for people in Minnesota. Later in the day, Walz will join Mayor Shelly Carlson and Senator Rob Kupec among others to tour the city’s flood mitigation…
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — Police in Grand Forks are called to Riverside Manor after a man was stabbed in his arm. They arrived just before 3 o’clock Thursday afternoon and detained a woman at the scene. She was arrested for trespassing. The man was taken to Altru by ambulance to be treated for his stab wound. Police have not…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A Minnesota utility has reversed its decision to divest from a large North Dakota coal-fired power plant, citing new risks in the Midwest electricity market and new customers. Fergus Falls-based Otter Tail Power announced in 2021 that it would sell its minority stake in the Coyote Station Power Plant in Beulah, North Dakota, and end its involvement with the…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo Public Works is shifting their focus on hauling snow out of downtown Fargo. Crews will begin working on removing snow out of the east/west avenues this evening and will continue working until Friday morning. People are urged to remove their vehicles from these streets. If they do not, their vehicles will be impounded and ticketed….
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Student activists are working to get the Minnesota legislature to advance what they say is critical and lifesaving gun safety legislation. Concordia College students are partnering with other organizations. Concordia College Student Government Association led a gun sense and safety rally on campus to kick off a week of action. They will then have students sign…
