North Dakota News

Drekker Brewing Co. spreads holiday cheer for families in need

Drekker Brewing Company helps collects holiday gifts for nonprofit organization.

FARGO, N.D. – To kickoff the gift giving season one local business is helping spread some holiday cheer for some local families. Drekker Brewing Company is launching its December UnPillage event to help collect toys as well as parent gifts for the Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Red River Valley. The donations will help benefit people who may not…

Four arrested in aggravated assault involving an axe and bat

Fargo Police responded to 809 10th Street South for a man being attacked

FARGO, N.D. — Fargo Police arrest four people connected to a Monday afternoon assault involving an axe and bat. It happened at 809 10th Street South after 1:00 p.m. Witnesses tell police they saw several people attacking a man. Twenty-nine-year-old Valeen Blueshield is accused of using the axe and was arrested for aggravated assault. Sixty-seven-year-old Juan Flores, 41-year-old Tylando Laroque,…

West Fargo Police ask for help in locating teen

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The West Fargo Police Department is asking the public’s help in locating 16-year-old Phoenix Linblad. Linblad was reported missing Sunday. Linblad is a 5’8”, 210 pound Native American with long hair. He was last seen wearing black shoes, black pants and a red hooded sweatshirt. Anyone with information about Linblad should contact local law enforcement…

Fargo’s Union State Bank to merge with Border Bank

FARGO (KVRR) – Border Bank of Greenbush, Minn. has announced that it plans to merge with Fargo-based Union State Bank. “This merger will result in our customers having access to additional products and services, and substantially greater access to capital for business development,” said Kory Shae, Border Bank and Union State Bank Senior Vice President and Business Development Director. “Our…

North Dakota Covid-19 cases drop by 360, 7 more people die

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) – The North Dakota Department of Health on Monday reported 7 additional deaths from COVID-19. There are currently 6,477 active cases in the state, a decrease of 360 since Sunday.  331 people are hospitalized. Cass County reported the largest number of new cases with 189.   BY THE NUMBERS  7,777 – Total Tests from Yesterday* 1,144,256 – Total…

North Dakota Christmas tree lighting goes virtual due to COVID-19

BISMARCK, N.D. – Plans to light North Dakota’s state Christmas tree have been altered this year because of the pandemic. Gov. Doug Burgum and his wife, Kathryn Burgum, plan to light the tree virtually on Tuesday evening with a livestream on Facebook. The governor’s office says this year’s Christmas tree theme is “creating connections,” a reminder to stay socially connected…

North Dakota reports record camping numbers amid pandemic

BISMARCK, N.D. – North Dakota’s 13 state parks have hit record camping numbers during the coronavirus pandemic. The state’s Parks and Recreation Department reported a 35% increase in campsite nights from May 1-Oct. 31 compared to the same period in 2019. Camping boomed in September and October over 2019. Annual park pass sales were up 18% this year from 2019….

Farm Rescue shifts to help farmers affected by coronavirus

FARGO (KVRR) – A North Dakota-based volunteer organization that helps farmers when they are injured or otherwise impaired says it has helped a number of Midwest farmers who were sidelined by the coronavirus. Since 2005, Farm Rescue has helped more than 700 farm families that have been unable to plant, harvest or feed livestock due to injury, illness or natural…