FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Over the last few years, lawmakers have discussed the possibility of making school lunches free for all K-12 public schools in North Dakota. And this year, a citizen-led initiative is taking its chances by asking their community. “We want to bring free school meals, which include breakfast and lunch, to all students in North Dakota. We…
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — Grand Forks Police identify a man found dead by the river. Police say 34-year-old Brandon Ruth was found unresponsive on the Greenway area, south of the railroad bridge, after 2 p.m. Ruth was found face down in the snow and officers say it was obvious he was dead so no life-saving measures were taken. Police…
FARGO — A lot of us are frustrated at the high cost of ticket prices for things like pro ball games and concerts. One Fargo-based performer’s found a way to beat the system — and now, he’s getting his very own show. Brandon Thompson goes by “BNickle,” and goes around the country busking for tickets. So far he’s scored tickets…
Kelly Armstrong speaks during the Aug. 21, 2025, Industrial Commission meeting. (Photo by Mary Steurer/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — Gov. Kelly Armstrong will deliver a State of the State address during a special session of the legislature. It’ll take place on January 21 at 10 a.m. and will be livestreamed on the Governor’s Office website. The special session is…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Travelers will soon be able to step into a new terminal at Hector International Airport. Executive director Shawn Dobberstein says the airport has set an opening date for the eastern terminal section for February 10. The full terminal renovation is expected to be finished in 2027. The expansion will provide four new gates, a 1,500 square…
A nurse prepares a needle for a vaccination. (Photo courtesy of Essentia Health)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — North Dakota health officials are encouraging residents to pay attention to potential flu symptoms after five influenza-associated deaths this flu season — with two deaths in children younger than 10. North Dakota had not reported a childhood flu death since 2016. “It…
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents will spend three weeks at MSP Airport, checking and verifying documents of both customers and employees, an airport employee said. The employee shared a memo that details the plans, which include patrolling jet bridges. In a statement on Tuesday, a Metropolitan Airports Commission spokesman said, in part: “Neither the Metropolitan…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A coalition working to get free school meals for all on the North Dakota ballot is holding training for volunteers who want to help make it happen. “Together for School Meals” is launching a statewide campaign with volunteer trainings in Fargo, Bismarck and online. They have one year to submit 31,164 signatures. If they are submitted…
FARGO (KVRR) – A former federal prosecutor who spent years enforcing U.S. Immigration laws says the confrontations involving ICE officials in Minneapolis and elsewhere are nothing like he’s ever seen before. “They have nothing in common with the law enforcement agencies that I had experience with 15 years ago, dedicated professionals who followed the law,” said former North Dakota U.S….
D’Angelo HuntFARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The attorney for D’Angelo Hunt is requesting a six-month delay for his trial which is set to start on February 10 in U.S. District Court. Mark Meyer says he has not received any of the discovery which he is told is extensive and like nothing the assistant U.S. Attorney has seen before. Meyer is asking…
