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FARGO -- For years, she's taught countless people in the metro the art of self-defense, including how to connect with and be aware of their surroundings, how to stave off a physical assault,…

Sanford makes major land purchase in Watertown, South Dakota

WATERTOWN, S.D (KVRR-KWAT) - Sanford Health recently completed a land acquisition in eastern South Dakota. Sanford purchased just under 10 acres of land in Watertown for approximately $3.5 million. The land was purchased in early January by a limited liability…

East Grand Forks Company Lands $42.2 Million FM Area Diversion Contract

FARGO, ND. (KVRR) -- Another contract is awarded for continuing work on the FM Area Diversion. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers awarded a $42.2 million contract to R.J. Zavoral & Sons of East Grand Forks. It is for work…

Moorhead Council Passes Ceasefire Resolution After Mayor Breaks the Tie Vote

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR/KFGO) -- Moorhead City Council has approved an Israel/Hamas ceasefire resolution, but it was a close vote. A number of people attended the council meeting, speaking both in favor and against the resolution. Several city council members and…

A reminder of bike safety as we head into warmer weather

FARGO (KVRR) - With the warmer weather, more and more people are hitting the streets with their bikes. But it's important to remember bike safety for you and your children. This includes looking both ways…

Former North Dakota First Lady Grace Link Dead at 105

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) -- Former North Dakota First Lady Grace Link has died at the age of 105. Her husband, Art Link, served as governor of North Dakota from 1973 to 1981 in addition to spending years in the…

Buxton Man Gets Probation In Final Ruling in Crop Insurance Fraud Case

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- A crop insurance fraud case comes to an end with the sentence of a potato farmer in U.S. District Court in Fargo. 59-year-old Darren Tronson of Buxton, North Dakota was sentenced to one year of probation…

Names Released in SUV In Reverse Crashes Sunday in Valley City

VALLEY CITY, N.D. (KVRR) -- The people involved in crash that included a woman walking and multiple vehicles in Valley City have been identified. North Dakota Highway Patrol says 83-year-old JoAnn Nathan of Valley City was hit by an SUV…

Fargo Man Arrested For Child Porn Had Multiple Devices And Images & Videos

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) -- A Fargo man is arrested for child porn. 27-year-old Joseph Retzlaff is charged with 8 felony counts of possession of prohibited materials. Court documents say child porn was flagged by Google on an account linked to…

Happy Joe's Is Returning Soon to Fargo

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- Happy Joe's is coming back to Fargo. Kat Davidson with Monarch Franchise Consulting says a lease is being negotiated. She says in about 10 days she will be able to share who the franchisee is and…

Midwest WingFest Coming to North Dakota Horse Park in May

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- A new event is coming to North Dakota Horse Park in May. Midwest Wingfest will take place on Saturday, May 11. It will feature 10-15 wing vendors competing for the "Best of the Midwest" title. The…

UPDATE: Missing Woman Found After Fargo Police Put Out Alert

UPDATE: Fargo Police say Bartholomay was found safe Monday afternoon. FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- Fargo Police are asking for help finding a 44-year-old woman. Bethany Bartholomay was last seen on Wednesday at 8:04 p.m. in south Fargo. She is…

REO Speedwagon And Night Ranger To Take The Stage at Scheels Arena

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- You can add another concert to your calendar. REO Speedwagon is coming to Scheels Arena along with Night Ranger on Wednesday, June 12. REO has sold more than 40 million albums worldwide thanks to hits like…

Sanford Health now using A.I. assisted technology for colonoscopies

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) - Sanford Health in Fargo is now offering the first FDA-cleared artificial intelligence-assisted colonoscopies to people in the region. The Medtronic GI Genius uses A.I. to help physicians detect pre-cancerous polyps which…

Accepting Bids For Pembina Gorge State Park, First New State Park Since 1989

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) -- North Dakota Parks & Rec is moving forward with developing the state's 14th state park at the Pembina Gorge State Recreation Area. They are currently accepting construction bids for the project. Located near Walhalla, Pembina Gorge…

SUV In Reverse Hits 83-Year-Old Woman, Three Vehicles And One Building in Valley City

VALLEY CITY, N.D. (KVRR) -- An 83-year-old Valley City woman is in a Fargo hospital after getting hit by an SUV while walking. The driver of that SUV had the vehicle in reverse and also hit three parked, unoccupied vehicles…

Funding Approved For New Ag Policy Research Center at NDSU

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- North Dakota State University is getting a new agriculture policy research center. Two million dollars for the center was included in the 2024 Agriculture Appropriations Bill which passed the Senate on Friday by a vote of…

Former North Dakota Priest Relieved Of His Duties By Pope Francis

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) -- Former North Dakota priest Neil Pfiefer has been relieved of his priestly duties. It's a decision that was made by Pope Francis according to the Fargo Diocese. Pfiefer pleaded guilty to sexual assault last July in…

Fourth Week of DAPL Trial Ends With Testimony From DOJ Witness

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) -- A Department of justice witness testifies that during the eight-month long DAPL protests, the DOJ believed sending federal law enforcement to assist North Dakota would escalate and destabilize the situation. Patrick Hornbuckle's comments were made in…