Experts Say Prediction Markets, Social Casinos Fueling Rise of Problem Gambling
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) - Advocates against problem gambling have faced an uphill battle in recent years, with sports betting becoming more normalized…
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Fargo-Cass Public Health Sends Measles Memo Home with Students
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) - With measles cases rising across the country - and in North Dakota - Fargo-Cass Public Health has distributed a memo to local students regarding the virus. The document, signed by the school nurse manager for Fargo-Cass…
Matthew's Voice Project has seen an increase in homeless students in need each year
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- A local non-profit helping students experiencing homelessness says they have been seeing an increase in students every year. Matthew's Voice Project currently serves about 1,000 students in the Fargo, West Fargo, Moorhead, and Horace school districts.…
High-Risk Sex Offender Registers at 1310 11th Street North in Fargo
FARGO — The Fargo Police Department is notifying the community that registered sex offender Damon John Smith has registered at 1310 11th St. N. in Fargo. Smith was assessed as a High Risk offender by the North Dakota Sex Offender…
SWAT training exercises planned in two Fargo neighborhoods on March 5
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- Another round of Red River Valley SWAT Team training is planned for Thursday. It will take place in the 1100 block of 2nd Avenue South from noon until 4 and in the 400 Block of 3rd…
Man who died after falling into the Red River in Fargo-Moorhead on Monday is identified
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- Fargo Police Department has identified the man who fell into the Red River and was later pronounced dead at a Fargo hospital as 39-year-old Trevor Stephens of Fargo. They say the incident is still under investigation.…
Employee fired after stealing from resident at Moorhead assisted living facility
MOORHEAD (KVRR-KFGO) – An employee at an assisted living facility in Moorhead has been fired after she admitted to stealing money from a resident. The Minnesota Department of Health conducted an investigation at Arbor Park Living Center at 2921 6th…
Sexual assault reported at NDSU residence hall
FARGO (KVRR-KFGO) – North Dakota State University Police sent a campus-wide alert after a report of a sexual assault in a residence hall. The victim told police the assault happened during the early morning hours on Tuesday, March 3. NDSU…
Governor praises Bank of North Dakota employee bonus program
BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — State officials have approved new staff performance bonuses to improve retention at the Bank of North Dakota, with the first installment totaling about $772,000. The North Dakota Industrial Commission, which oversees the state-owned bank,…
Convention Center Committee seeking public input as they near final decision
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- From nine proposals down to just four, the Convention Center Committee has been focused on which site will be the best to develop.…
Great Plains Food Bank helps connect walk-in fridge donor with local food hub initiative
FARGO — The Great Plains Food Bank is thanking a local machinery company for the donation of a walk-in freezer worth around seventy-five-thousand dollars. The freezer was originally located in the new factory for Fairchild Equipment, but it has been…
Carrington, North Dakota man dies in crash involving semi
UPDATE: The victim has been identified as Gary Boyer, 80, from Carrington. CARRINGTON, N.D. (KVRR) -- A Carrington man is dead after a crash in Foster County. North Dakota Highway Patrol says it happened on Highway 200 about six…
Cando woman charged after breaking into Grand Forks apartment
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) -- A Cando, North Dakota woman is accused of breaking into an apartment in Grand Forks and assaulting a woman. Grand Forks Police arrested Marsha Counts on Saturday night after the victim reported that Counts and…
Democrat Rep. Zac Ista of Grand Forks, the minority leader, will not seek re-election
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- North Dakota House Minority Leader Zac Ista announces that he will not seek re-election in the fall. Ista was first appointed to the seat in 2020 to fill out Rep. Matt Eidson's term. He was elected…
Fargo couple stranded in Maldives as war continues in Iran
MALDIVES (KVRR-KFGO) - A bucket list vacation for a Fargo couple has turned into a travel nightmare. Jim and Jodi Spaeth are stranded on an island in Maldives. The couple left Fargo on Feb. 19 for a 36-hour trip to Maldives…
North Dakota rural health grant opportunities imminent as feds OK spending plan
BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — The federal government has approved most of North Dakota’s nearly $200 million plan implementing the first year of a massive rural health grant — meaning organizations will soon be able to apply for a…
State-mandated abortion law training now available for North Dakota doctors
BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — A new training commissioned by the North Dakota Legislature to address confusion about the state’s abortion laws is now available on the North Dakota Board of Medicine’s website. The course covers North Dakota statutes including…
Fargo Native American Commission’s transition plan approved
FARGO, N.D. (KFGO/KVRR) – The Fargo City Commission has unanimously approved a transition plan for the Native American Commission. The board’s chair, Ashley Littlewolf, says they will continue their work under a broader, community-based governance model without using city staff…
Gas prices jump again, analysts blame war and 'switch over' to summer blends
FARGO (KVRR) - The average price of a gallon of gas jumped about 11 cents overnight, to a national average of $3.11 according to AAA. Gas prices in the Fargo-Moorhead area are also on the rise. Some outlets were back…
Fargo City Commissioners put vote to ban flavored tobacco and nicotine products on hold
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- Fargo Cass Public Health's effort to enact a ban on flavored tobacco and nicotine products has been put on hold. City commissioners heard a lengthy discussion by public health staff who tried to clear the air…
City of Fargo homeowners can soon apply to receive funds for home improvement projects
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- Residents in parts of the city of Fargo who are looking to renovate and improve their properties may have…
North Dakota ethics commission chair to step down for out of state job
BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) -- Dr. Cynthia Lindquist is stepping down from chairing North Dakota Ethics Commission for an employment opportunity out of state. She has served as chair since last July. Lindquist was first appointed to the commission in 2019…
Inspiration That Sticks: The Unglued Craft Fest
FARGO -- It's one of the biggest draws in the region for creative and crafty types. And this year, the Unglued Craft Fest is marking its sweet sixteen. Eighty-some makers from around the region, curated…
One dead after officer-involved shooting in northwestern North Dakota
WILLISTON, N.D. (KVRR-KFGO) – One person is dead after an officer-involved shooting in northwestern North Dakota. The Williams County Sheriff’s Office says Monday morning around 1:30 a.m. deputies responded to a domestic disturbance involving a gun west of Williston. When…
Man jailed after law enforcement pursuit in Otter Tail County
NEW YORK MILLS, Minn. (KVRR-KFGO) – A rural Fergus Falls man is in the Otter Tail County jail after deputies chased the stolen car he was driving near New York Mills on Friday night. Deputies used tire deflation devices and…
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