North Dakota State Park Fees on the Rise
NORTH DAKOTA -- Visitors to North Dakota's state parks will see an increase in fees next week. The daily vehicle pass is going up by $2 to a grand total of $7 effective August 1. The annual pass is…
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Gov. Burgum Declares Drought Disaster for Nearly Entire State of North Dakota
NORTH DAKOTA -- Gov. Burgum has declared a drought disaster for nearly all of North Dakota. The U.S. Drought Monitor's weekly report has rated nearly 46 percent of the state in extreme or exceptional drought, up from 40 percent…
Third Person Dies from Injuries at Alcester Care and Rehab Crash
ALCESTER, SD -- A third person has died from injuries suffered when a woman drove her car into a crowd of people at Alcester Care and Rehab Center. The South Dakota Department of Public Safety says the latest victim…
Cone Zone Alert: Crews Making Progress on 32nd Ave. Project, Hit Snag in West Fargo
FARGO, ND -- Crews are making more progress on the 32nd Avenue South Project. They have closed access to 32nd Avenue South from 33rd Street South on the south side to complete paving through the intersection. Detours are in…
Pet Connection: Meet Shiloh
No one likes to be called "difficult," but with dogs, just like with people, there are varying degrees of social skills. People who don't have much in the way of social graces might…
Local Reaction to President Trump's Tweets on Banning Transgenders from the Military
FARGO, ND -- President Trump said transgender people are no longer accepted or allowed to serve in any capacity in the U.S. military. People in the metro and officials nationwide have shared…
Moorhead Police Make Arrests in Shooting Behind Azool Shopping Mall
MOORHEAD, Minn. -- Two men and a juvenile have been arrested after a drug deal turned into a shooting. It happened Tuesday evening behind the Azool Shopping Mall in south Moorhead. Raekwon Thomas, 18, was taken into custody…
A Community Change Initiative Project hopes to Entice Grads to Stay Local
FARGO, ND -- A recent study found seven out of 10 college students leave the community after graduation. A new pilot program being launched at five area universities hopes to change that.…
Lawn Service Companies Adapt to Drought in F-M Area
FARGO, ND -- Your yard isn't the only one trying to adapt to the drought conditions across the F-M area. "It's certainly not uncommon for us to slow down at this time of…
Former Fleet Manager of Nelson Auto in Fergus Falls Charged
FERGUS FALLS, Minn. -- The former fleet manager of Nelson Auto in Fergus Falls has been charged for overcharging law enforcement agencies. Gerry Worner, 70, is accused of theft by swindle and has been slapped with five felonies in…
Red River Zoo Pairs Up With Local Breweries for Zoo Brew 2017
FARGO, ND -- If you love beer and animals, Zoo Brew 2017 is an event you don't want to miss. Thursday, July 27th at 7 p.m., the Red River Zoo will be hosting…
North Dakota Sunday Blue Law Closer to a Public Vote
BISMARCK, ND -- A group that wants to repeal longstanding Sunday business restrictions in North Dakota is a step closer to bringing the matter to a public vote. Secretary of State Al Jaeger has approved for circulation a petition…
Coke Zero is Out, Coca-Cola Promising New Recipe will be Better
NATIONAL -- Say it isn't so! Coke is doing away with their Coke Zero and introducing a new recipe with a new name. The beverage company says they're going with the same idea and targeting the same customers that love…
NFL Responds to Study of Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy in Football Players
NATIONAL -- The NFL has released a statement concerning a study on football players and Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy, or CTE. A new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association states researchers looked at more than 200…
Rep. Steve Scalise Transferred to Rehab Facility
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- House Majority Whip Steve Scalise has been released from the hospital just six weeks after he was shot during a GOP baseball practice. Scalise was discharged Tuesday and transferred to an in-patient rehabilitation center to continue…
Chipotle Hoping to Win Back Customers with New Addition to the Menu
NATIONAL -- Officials with Chipotle, say at least 350 stores will be offering queso and if it's successful, will take it to all their stores in the nation. The burrito chain is hoping to draw new and existing customers…
Kennedy Bridge Closed for this Weekend
GRAND FORKS, ND -- The Kennedy Bridge is going to be shut-down for the weekend. The bridge connecting Grand Forks and East Grand Forks will close at 6 a.m. on Friday. Crews will be doing concrete work all weekend. The…
Legal Battle Over Minnesota Budget on Fast Track to State Supreme Court
ST. PAUL, Minn. -- The legal battle between Gov. Dayton and the Legislature is on a fast track to the Minnesota Supreme Court. The dispute revolves around Dayton's move to zero out funding for the House and Senate while…
Trial Scheduled for Rapid City Man Accused in Killing of C-Store Clerk
RAPID CITY, SD -- A Rapid City man accused of killing a convenience store clerk during a robbery is scheduled for trial in December. Cody Grady, 19, is charged with first-degree murder or manslaughter in the January stabbing death…
Mapleton Woman Fired After Viral Racist Rant, Community Rally Scheduled in Fargo
FARGO, ND --Â A Mapleton woman continues to deal with the consequences of her actions after video of her harassing three Somali women in Fargo went viral. Amber Hensley has issued an apology and…
Three Vehicles Involved in Shooting in Moorhead
MOORHEAD, Minn. -- Police in Moorhead say shots were fired behind the strip mall near Hornbacher's Azool. A nearby apartment complex may be involved. Police got the call just before 6:00 p.m.…
UPDATE: Mapleton Woman Apologizes for Alleged Death Threats Towards Somali Americans at Fargo Walmart
FARGO, ND -- The woman who is at the center of a social media controversy over alleged death threats she made to three Somali Americans at a Fargo Walmart reached out to KVRR to explain why she said what…
Community of Park Rapids Offering Help on Repairs of Park Theater
PARK RAPIDS, Minn. -- A classic symbol that's graced Main Street of Park Rapids since 1938 has been damaged. We first brought you the story last night of the Park Theater's marquee…
Vatican to Turn Off 100 Water Fountains in Wake of Drought in Rome
ROME -- While parts of the U.S. and much of North Dakota is dealing with extreme drought conditions, the Vatican and the city of Rome are also struggling. For the first time Vatican…
Allegiant Airlines Strands Passengers in Las Vegas After Flight Cancellation
LAS VEGAS, Nev. -- Tourists waiting to fly home out of Las Vegas on Allegiant Airlines are stranded after the airline cancels the flight and won't make one available until Thursday. Nearly 200 passengers were waiting to fly home…
FruitFly-Two Malware Targets Mac Users
NATIONAL -- A security firm says they have discovered a new strain of malware targeting Mac users, called FruitFly Two. The malware operates in the background of Mac computers, spying on users through the computer's camera and captures images…
Crop Scouts Studying How Drought Will Affect Wheat Supplies in North Dakota
NORTH DAKOTA -- Crop scouts are touring North Dakota this week to get a better idea of just how the drought will affect wheat supplies. Farmers, seed company representatives, wheat millers and others are surveying fields to determine how…
North Dakota's Judge Erickson Appears Before Senate Judiciary Committee
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- A North Dakota judge appears before the Senate Judiciary Committee. Senators Heitkamp and Hoeven introduced U.S. District Judge Ralph Erickson to the panel. Erickson was nominated by President Trump to…
Williston's Hedderich Department Store Burns for Second Time
WILLISTON, ND -- The former Hedderich department store in Williston caught fire for the second time in two weeks. Firefighters believe a hot spot from the July 10 fire at the landmark building flared up again Monday afternoon. These…
Five Month Old Girl is the First Patient at the New Sanford Medical Center
FARGO, ND -- A five month old baby girl was the first patient at the new Sanford Medical Center. Dolani Clark of Dilworth was transported to the hospital around 7 a.m. She…
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