North Dakota News

WWE cancels Grand Forks event

STAMFORD, Conn. (KVRR) – World Wrestling Entertainment cancels its Sunday Stunner event October 2 at Ralph Engelstad Arena. Refunds are available through the original point of purchase. Ticketmaster says that will happen “once funds are received from the event organizer which is usually completed within 30 days.” The business says if tickets were transferred to you, the refund will go…

Wrigley: Violent crime rising in North Dakota

ATTORNEY GENERAL WILL ASK LAWMAKERS TO APPROVE TOUGHER MANDATORY SENTENCES

Attorney General Drew WrigleyBISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR-Prairie Public) – North Dakota Attorney General Drew Wrigley says 2022 statistics show a rising crime rate in North Dakota. Wrigley says that’s especially true of violent crime. “I don’t think it’s a stretch to say that these difficulties present a clear and very real present danger to the communities in North Dakota,” Wrigley said. Wrigley…

Jury selection in Arthur Kollie trial begins

The crime happened last year and the trial is in the beginning stages

CASS COUNTY, N.D. (KVRR) — Jury selection begins for the trial of 23-year-old Arthur Kollie who’s accused of stabbing 14-year-old Daisy “Jupiter” Paulsen to death in summer 2021. Hallways at the Cass County courthouse were filled with prospective jurors. Kollie is being charged with attempted murder, aggravated assault and robbery. Police say he randomly attacked Paulsen at a strip mall…

$32,500 made from alcohol sales during Saturday’s Bison game

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Fargodome officials say alcohol sales were 25 percent of revenue from Saturday’s North Dakota State football game against Drake on Saturday. It was the first time alcohol was sold at a Bison football game at the dome. General Manager Rob Sobolik says, based on preliminary numbers, booze sales equaled $32,500 in sales. He says he’s pleased…

RedHawks draw Winnipeg Goldeyes in playoffs

Wednesday kicks off redemption to a title for RedHawks

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR)- The RedHawks  drop three straight to Kansas City Monarchs and lose the West Division Title. It was a special regular season run but they’ve been saying all year, this is the position they expect to be in. Several players came back with a bad taste in their mouths after last years championship lost, the journey to redemption…

Second Play of the week features a game changing special teams play

The people have spoken for Landon Moser

CASS COUNTY, N.D. (KVRR)- Our second DJ Colter play of the week recipient is….. drum roll please! The people have spoken and  93 percent of you voted for the Northern Cass Jags! Landon Moser takes the price this week with an epic kick return that shifted the momentum for his squad!     Categories: High School, KVRR Sports Extra, Local…

UND had a big game in Lincoln Nebraska, they hit the road to take on the power five opponent

The staff is proud of the effort the team gave and how they handled a intimidating environment

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR)- UND had a big game in Lincoln Nebraska, they hit the road to take on the power five opponent to get a taste of competition at the highest level. After falling down 10 early the fighting hawks offense came alive and they were able to tie the game up heading into the half. The staff is…

NDSU will gear up for a tougher opponent this week in NC A&T

A school that has won a hand full of celebration bowls

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR)- NDSU will welcome the aggies to a rowdy crowd in the dome on Saturday the first meeting between these programs is setting up to be a memorable one. The bison won their first matchup with a spark from the special teams but they performed well at all three levels. Both these programs recruit above their levels and…