North Dakota News

Ticks on the rise in Fargo-Moorhead area

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- Ticks are on the rise in the Fargo-Moorhead area. And while they can pose a threat to people, they also are dangerous for your furry friends. But, there are treatment options,…

North Dakota health officials urge return of Medicaid renewal forms as thousands lose coverage

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Officials are urging North Dakotans who receive Medicaid renewal forms to complete and return them within 30 days, given that thousands of people who were still eligible were removed from the program last month. State Health…

North Dakota Dollar General Stores Hit With Violations Contest Citations

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- Six Dollar General stores in North Dakota that were hit with $2.5 million in fines for 32 violations are contesting those findings. A Department of Labor rep says the cases will be reviewed by the Independent…

Burgum’s Presidential Campaign Announcement Moved Up One Hour

FARGO (KFGO) – The time for Gov. Doug Burgum’s anticipated announcement that he will be a candidate for the Republican nomination for President has been moved up by an hour. Originally, the announcement was set for 11:30 a.m. Wednesday. According…

Two Teens, 14 & 17, Taken Into Custody for Armed Robbery in Devils Lake

DEVILS LAKE, N.D. – Two juveniles are in custody in connection with an armed robbery in Devils Lake. Police said they were dispatched to an apartment shortly before 9 p.m. Monday where a resident reported two people in masks, one…

GoFundMe Started for Family of Fargo Fire Victims

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- A GoFundMe account has been started for the family of two people killed in a Fargo apartment fire. 27-year-old Adrian Zamarron Tellez and his 3-year-old daughter, Serenity, were found in their second floor apartment that…

Grand Forks Officer Assaulted During DUI Stop

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) -- A Grand Forks man faces charges after assaulting an officer during a traffic stop this morning on Washington Street South. Officer James Opp was responding to a report of a drunken driver and pulled over…

Road construction projects causing new closures around Fargo

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Many road construction projects are ramping up and some are just starting, meaning there will be several roads closed this week. The 32nd Ave. reconstruction project continues with a new closure…

Two People Found in Burning Apartment in Fargo on Friday Have Died

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- A tragic update about an apartment fire in Fargo on Friday afternoon. Fargo Fire Department says two people found inside the apartment at 4355 10th Avenue South during the fire have since died. They say 3-year-old…

Cramer "Infrastructure is critical to our safety": Much maligned Grand Forks railroad crossing getting upgraded

GRAND FORKS (KVRR) - The railroad crossing at 42nd St. and DeMers Ave. in Grand Forks is getting some much needed upgrades thanks to a grant after a infrastructure bill was passed by congress.…

Grand Forks Public Schools Summer Performing Arts Company is back

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) – Grand Forks Public Schools Summer Performing Arts Company is back once again on the stage, this time with over a thousand students signed up. SPA high school students will…

The "Fix" Is In! Chris Lane Is Coming To The Lights This Summer

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- Country music singer and songwriter Chris Lane is heading to West Fargo. Lane will take the stage at The Lights on Friday, August 18. He is known for his hits "Fix", "I Don't Know About…

Man Arrested For Attempted Murder in Mapleton After Firing Gun At Woman

MAPLETON, N.D. (KVRR) -- A man is arrested for attempted murder after firing a gun at a woman during a dispute in Mapleton. Cass County authorities responded shortly after 1 a.m. Saturday. When they arrived, 27-year-old Kyle Quido ran on…

Gov. Doug Burgum Releases Announcement Preview Video Before Presidential Campaign

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) -- It's a pretty sure bet that North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum is running for president. He released a video in advance of his official announcement on Wednesday. The release includes a preliminary travel schedule…

Victim identified in fatal concrete truck rollover

LEHR, N.D. (KVRR) -- Authorities identify the driver of a concrete truck who died after crashing in Logan County. The victim is 57-year-old Scott Muller from Wishek. The crash happened at 10 a.m. Thursday on Highway 13, four miles east…

Four Fargo Park District Pools to Open For The Season on Monday

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- Here's some great news if you're trying to get some relief from the heat. Fargo Park District is opening four outdoor pools for the season on Monday at 1 p.m. That includes Madison Pool & Splash…

Hot Weather Causing Numerous Roads to Buckle

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- This heat has been hard on roads in the region including in Grand Forks where several roads have buckled. University Avenue is closed from 42nd to 47th Streets North due to the road buckling on the…

Church is back in session at Bonanzaville

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) - Church is back in session at Bonanzaville in West Fargo. The South Pleasant Church was once again filled with music, people and a sermon. “I came here to Bonanzaville as…

Man Arrested for Attempted Murder of Family Member in Wahpeton

WAHPETON, N.D. (KVRR) -- A man is arrested in Wahpeton for attempted murder after shooting a family member Saturday afternoon. Police arrested 34-year-old Shawn Lane at an apartment in north Wahpeton. The victim was found with a single gunshot wound…

With millions in damages to ND roads, Burgum requests disaster declaration

NORTH DAKOTA (KVRR) -- Around $5 million in damages have hit North Dakota roads and public infrastructure due to spring flooding. Gov. Doug Burgum requested a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration, following an executive order he issued in April declaring a…