North Dakota News

Police respond to gunshots in Trollwood Park

FARGO (KVRR) – Police are asking the public for information regarding a report of gunshots and a stolen vehicle. On Sunday at 10:31 p.m., police were called to Trollwood Park, 3664 Elm Street North, for a report of gunshots. An officer on scene spotted a vehicle which matched the description that a caller gave to another officer.  As the vehicle…

North Dakota coronavirus cases drop 140, two more deaths reported

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) – The North Dakota Department of Health on Monday reported 2 additional deaths from COVID-19. There are currently 2,655 active cases in the state, a decrease of 140 since Sunday.  158 people are hospitalized. Burleigh County reported the largest number of new cases with 19.   BY THE NUMBERS  1,619 – Total Tests from Yesterday* 1,269,206 – Total…

Seniors receive a Christmas carol caravan

Local church brings holiday cheer to assisted living facility

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A caroling caravan brings some Christmas cheer to a local senior living facility. People throughout the community lined up in their vehicles to let residents at Edgewood Vista Assisted Living know that they deserve a holiday “pick me up” with some festive songs. The leader of the caravan is a pastor at Living Waters Lutheran Church….

“Light the Town Green Week” ends with parade honoring frontline workers

"I really think that it is important for us to do something special to say thank you to all of them."

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — In support of frontline workers, Grand Forks has turned its town green for “Light the Town Green Week” and is honoring them with a parade. “This event is a partnership between the city of Grand Forks, Altru Health System and Alerus Financial. What frontline workers do has always been so important but with the challenges…

Fatal crash on I-94 near Medina, one person dead

The driver of the truck was pronounced dead after being taken to the hospital

STUTSMAN COUNTY, N.D. (KVRR) — A Jamestown man is dead after rolling his truck near Medina. The North Dakota Highway Patrol says the 61-year-old man was driving west on I-94 before 1:30 this afternoon when he began to fishtail. The driver over corrected, went into the ditch and the truck rolled. The man was ejected. He was taken to Jamestown…

Fargo National Cemetery honors fallen veterans in solidarity with Wreaths Across America

"Today we are out here to honor, remember and teach."

FARGO, N.D.– In honor of fallen soldiers, Wreaths Across America is holding a nationwide ceremony and placing holiday wreaths on fallen veteran grave sites. “Today we are out here to honor, remember and teach. That’s our biggest mission and to make sure that we ceremoniously place a wreath on everybody’s site,” North Dakota Wing Civil Air Patrol, Lt. Troy Krabbenhoft…

Inmate death at Cass County Jail under investigation

UPDATE: Saturday, Dec. 19th at 4:30 p.m. — The Cass County Sheriff’s Office is releasing the name of the inmate who passed away while in custody at the Cass County Jail.  41 year-old Luke Laducer was booked into the Cass County Jail around 3:00 a.m. on December 18th.   FARGO, N.D. (KFGO) – The Cass County Sheriff’s Office, the Cass…

School bus driver found not guilty in bus crash that injured 18 kids

The incident sent five children aboard the bus to the hospital with serious injuries, one suffering a broken back.

WAHPETON, N.D. —  After a year long battle, a judge has found a Wahpeton school bus driver not guilty in a crash that injured 18 children. The 70 year old driver, Michael Skroch was found not guilty of reckless driving after a train hit the bus in December of last year. The incident sent five children aboard the bus to…

Fitness coach helps pull fundraiser together for single mom with breast cancer

"I don't know half the people that are donating so it is so crazy to me that they are just showing so much support."

FARGO, N.D. — During trying times, one community member is reminding people all about the season of giving with a benefit that will help cover costs for a single mom who’s going through a tough medical diagnosis. “She’s been through a lot of what people would consider hardships and just come out on top every time and such a strong…