North Dakota News

Oral Arguments Set for ND Legislature’s Lawsuit Against Governor

The state's high court scheduled the arguments for March 19.

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) _ The North Dakota Supreme Court has set oral arguments in the Legislature’s lawsuit against Gov. Doug Burgum challenging his veto powers. The state’s high court scheduled the arguments for March 19. Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem is defending Burgum in the lawsuit. Stenehjem says he will base his argument on a previous opinion he authored in June…

LIVE: Pet Connection: Meet Vernon

A snow-white fluffball to cuddle the winter away with.

However soft, cuddly and irresistibly huggable you think Vernon is, multiply it by about ten and you’ve got a general idea of what he’s like in real life. This big, white cuddle machine came to Homeward Animal Shelter by way of the Fargo pound, and it’s hard to understand why someone would give him up. The 9-year-old domestic medium-hair loves…

How Firefighters are Protected While Battling Flames

The PASS device stands for personal alert safety system which is triggered when firefighters are not moving

WEST FARGO, ND — They put their lives on the line to save others but how do firefighters stay safe on the scene? There are some features that help protect them while they are battling flames. Firefighters are heroes in our community, saving lives when danger approaches. “I’d rather risk my life and do that for somebody else,” said Levi…

Fargo Could Get First Needle Exchange Program Within Next Few Months

The program could be in place by mid-March

FARGO, N.D. — A needle exchange program may be the first of its kind in downtown Fargo, but it’ll be modeled after Moorhead’s Good Neighbor Project. “I think there has been a lot of success from the Moorhead Good Neighbor Project. We want to expand and we know people from Fargo have been using that location in Moorhead,” said Dr. John…

Tether Strap is Crucial When Buckling a Car Seat

Any car that was made after 2001 has a place to attach the tether strap, but luckily all dealerships have parts to purchase so all owners can attach the strap

FARGO, ND — Sanford Children’s Safety Shoppe is asking parent’s to make sure they are using the top tether strap when putting their child into the car seat. Any car that was made after 2001 has a place to attach the tether strap, but luckily, all dealerships have parts to purchase so all owners can attach one This strap is…

Sandy’s Donuts To Eliminate Breakfast and Lunch Offerings

Owner says removing breakfast and lunch allows two locations to focus more on doughnuts

WEST FARGO, N.D. — A popular spot for doughnuts in West Fargo is set to undergo some major changes.  Sandy’s Donuts will no longer serve breakfast and lunch, instead centering their menu entirely on their doughnuts. Owner Mark Ostlund says the change will help them focus on their staple product while they continue to search for a third location. Even with…

Brandon Medenwald Announces Candidacy for District 41 House Seat

Staunch Blue Law opponent to run for the Democratic endorsement

FARGO, N.D. — The Fargo businessman behind the push to do away with North Dakota’s Sunday Blue Laws is running for the legislature.  Brandon Medenwald is running for a state house seat in District 41. His fellow Democrat, Paula Thomas, announced she is seeking the Senate seat for District 41. State Representative Pamela Anderson also announced her re–election bid. Medenwald…

Forbes Man Pleads Guilty In Child Neglect Case

(Update) According to the North Dakota Courts website, Robert Miner plead guilty on 6/25/2019 to Child Neglect. He agreed to the following conditions: Supervised probation, to have no contact with Stephanie Miner and the couple’s minor children and undergo a psychiatric evaluation. Miner also agreed to a reunification plan including, once defendant is released he will participate and complete an…

Fargo Police Arrest Six In Smash & Grab Investigation

Police say residents should continue to be diligent in removing valuables such as purses and wallets from their vehicles, including locking your doors.

FARGO, ND — Fargo Police arrested six people they say were involved in recent smash and grabs. The thefts were out of vehicles between January 18, 2018 to January 22, 2018. Cars were broken into  at local childcare and fitness facility parking lots. Police say residents should continue to be diligent in removing valuables such as purses and wallets from…

KVRR Is The New Home of Thursday Night NFL Football

The agreement awards FOX Sports with a 5 year deal that includes 11 games between weeks 4-15.

FARGO, ND — The National Football League announced that FOX (KVRR, Fargo) is the home of Thursday Night Football beginning with the 2018 season. The agreement awards FOX Sports with a 5 year deal that includes 11 games between weeks 4-15. KVRR, FOX is already proud to be carrying the NFL every Sunday during the season. Once the NFL schedule…