North Dakota News

Santa Sets up Shop in Fargo

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR)  - Children are, of course, likely going to write down their Christmas wishes in letter form and have that sent off to the North Pole. However, if they want some face time…

Horace Man Accidentally Discharges Firearm, Injures Self

HORACE, N.D. - The Cass County Sheriff's Office responded to a call coming from Horace at about 10:15 on the evening of November 29 regarding a man who had fired a gun and suffered an injury. Through an initial investigation,…

Fatal Accident in Burleigh County

near WING, N.D. - One man is dead after a single vehicle crash in Burleigh county in the evening on Thanksgiving. The North Dakota highway patrol says that a 2018 GMC Acadia was traveling southbound on Burleigh County Road 249th…

Fargo City Commissioner Gains New Federal Role

FARGO, N.D. - Fargo City Commissioner John Strand has picked up an additional title. Strand has been appointed as Vice Chair of the National League of Cities 2025 Human Development Federal Advocacy Committee. He was a committee member the past…

Fargo Public Schools Asks for Community Input

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- Officials with Fargo Public Schools are looking for community feedback regarding a potential massive bond referendum. The cost of the proposed bond would be $350 million to pay for improvements outlined…

Man rescued from grain bin near Mooreton

MOORETON, N.D. (KVRR) – Multiple agencies helped rescue an employee of a southeast North Dakota grain elevator who got stuck in a bin Friday afternoon. Rescue crews responded to Minn-Kota Ag Products west of Mooreton and found the employee trapped…

Armstrong names North Dakota Highway Patrol superintendent

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR-KFGO) – Gov.-Elect Kelly Armstrong has appointed Daniel Haugen as head of the North Dakota Highway Patrol. Haugen will replace colonel Brandon Solberg, who’s retiring Nov. 30 after nearly 6 1/2 years as patrol superintendent. Haugen has been…

Mammoth dig site in North Dakota shows promise

BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — A dig at a site believed to have mammoth bones shows it is worthy of further excavation, according to the North Dakota Geological Survey. Mammoth bones were first discovered at the site in northwest…

Trooper, officer hurt during arrest in Valley City

VALLEY CITY, N.D. (KVRR-KFGO) – A North Dakota Highway Patrol trooper and Valley City Police officer both suffered minor injuries during an arrest Tuesday. The Highway Patrol says the trooper and officer were trying to arrest 48-year-old David Compson of…

Steve D. Scheel Receives 50th Roughrider Award

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- For 60 years, Steve Scheel has been part of a long line of generations who have worked in the family-owned business. Currently, with 34 stores across 16 states, Scheel has put…

Gov. Burgum Pardon's "Best Behaved" Grace the Turkey

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) -- North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum pardoned Grace the turkey in one of his last acts in office. Burgum says Grace definitely wins the Best Behaved Award from the past eight years! He was joined by Ag…

Teen Expected To Plead Guilty in Grand Forks Murder Case

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) -- A court hearing tomorrow for a Grand Forks teen charged with murder has been canceled. 18-year-old Cazmere Haskins is now expected to plead guilty at a change of plea hearing on December 9. Haskins is…

Publisher, columnist Tony Bender dies

VENTURIA, N.D. (KFGO/KVRR) – Publisher, author, and columnist Tony Bender has died. Bender’s daughter announced on social media that her father passed away Sunday evening. Bender was well-known for his syndicated columns that ran in many newspapers, including the Wishek…

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