FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A proposal by Fargo City Commissioner Denise Kolpack to hire a Community Integration Facilitator to help new Americans has been tabled. Commissioners voted 4-1 to push the idea back a few months since there are new state and federal administrations taking over. Kolpack says the purpose of the position is to connect Fargo newcomers with programs…
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — The FAA is taking steps to alleviate the lack of air traffic controllers and UND is a part of the solution. Aviation students will be able to participate in an enhanced air traffic control program in the spring semester. The FAA and UND signed a memorandum of understanding to officially establish the program which will…
WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) –Red River Valley Fair announces a new all-access ticket for the 2025 fair as a way to save some money. The ‘Blue Ribbon Pass’ will include pit entry to all concerts and general admission for all ten days. It’s priced at $150 and seats can be upgraded with a price adjustment. The pass comes after years…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — One man, known to decorate his Jeep for the holiday season, decided to take it a step further and give back to the community. Dino Diaz organized the event, “Christmas Jeep Run For Kids”. Growing up he was able to receive presents from ministries and the community. He took his personal experience and ran with the…
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — A Grand Forks teen charged with murder changes his plea to guilty. A change of plea hearing was held this morning for 18-year-old Cazmere Haskins. He was charged with double A felony murder for the stabbing death of 24-year-old Anfernee Economy of Grand Forks. It happened during a fight at an apartment complex in the…
FARGO — They’re always looking for ways to fundraiser to send the region’s veterans to Washington D.C. For many of those vets, it’s the first chance they’ve ever had to see the monuments and memorials in their honor in person. And this weekend, you can give those fundraising efforts a bit of a bounce, by bouncing yourself. The new “Holiday…
The new State Lab is under construction on the Capitol grounds in Bismarck on Nov. 21, 2024. (Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — A new State Lab under construction on the Capitol grounds will give North Dakota expanded capabilities to address public health and environmental concerns, including testing to detect forever chemicals. North Dakota’s Department of Environmental…
This fire hydrant in Mandan ruptured in 2023, flooding residential property down a hillside below the hydrant. (Courtesy of Marc Montplaisir)WEST FARGO, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — The insurance provider for cities and other local governments across North Dakota routinely denies claims from state residents without providing an explanation, according to an audit report presented to legislators last week. Several…
Schools: Bagley Public Schools : Two hours late on Monday, December 9. *** Clearbrook-Gonvick Schools: Opening 2 hours late on Monday, December 9. Food Service will not be serving breakfast. *** Fosston Public School: Opening Late Monday 2 Hours *** Greenbush-Middle River School: School and buses will be 2 hours late Monday, December 9. *** Lake Park Audubon School District: Two…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Another local business is closing for good. Red River Coffee on 52nd Avenue South in Fargo posted to Facebook that they are closing on December 20th. They say the rising cost of running a business and the rising cost of goods is what led to the decision. All digital coupons from June 1st through now will…
