Local radio station may return to the airwaves after months off the air
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- Ken’s FM or KNNZ was the operation under one man, Ken Bartz. Once a radio host in the 1990s…
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Thousands of dollars in damage reported in apartment laundry room break-ins
FARGO (KVRR-KFGO) – A Fargo man is facing multiple burglary charges, accused of breaking into buildings and stealing from the coin-operated laundry machines more than a dozen times. Kenneth Blackwell was charged with seven counts of felony burglary and is…
Jolly Old St. Nick Comes to the Jasper
FARGO -- He's sort of a world authority on Christmas cookies. And this weekend, you can decorate cookies with Santa in downtown Fargo, and learn some Christmas lore from the jolly old elf himself. It's…
12 apply for North Dakota Supreme Court vacancy
BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) -- Twelve people have applied to be North Dakota’s next Supreme Court justice, including four district court judges. A spot on the court is up for grabs after Justice Daniel Crothers announced last month he…
Fargo Mosque expansion to include youth activity area
FARGO — You may have noticed a new architectural feature near Fiechtner Drive in south Fargo. An expansion project is under way at the Islamic Society of Fargo-Moorhead. The expansion, which adds a spire to the mosque, will also feature…
North Dakota ag producers could ‘walk away’ from health insurance, Farmers Union warns
BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — Seven in 10 North Dakota Farmers Union agriculture producers will be affected by Affordable Care Act subsidies that expire at the end of the year, an official with the organization warned members this month.…
Committee names new member to North Dakota Ethics Commission, ending impasse
BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — North Dakota leaders appointed Jared Huibregtse to the North Dakota Ethics Commission on Tuesday, ending a nearly two-month stalemate over who to appoint to an open four-year seat on the commission. Huibregtse is a…
Jason Derulo to return to Red River Valley Fair next summer
WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- Jason Derulo must have liked his time in the metro because he is returning to Red River Valley Fair next summer! You can catch the global hitmaker and hear all his hits like "Whatcha Say"…
Local foodies rejoice over opening of new Mexican restaurant, Maria's
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- Maria's, located on 102 Broadway N, opened its doors on Tuesday for a soft opening. While the restaurant itself is new, the food and its owners are no strangers to the Fargo community. Originally known for…
Golden Drive for Homeless Kids celebrates year of giving
Fargo, N.D. (KVRR) – It may be the season of giving, but for Golden Drive for Homeless Kids, the season of giving is year round.…
North Dakota’s delicate electricity price balance faces challenges
BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota News Cooperative) — As an energy exporter blessed with abundant supply, North Dakota consistently ranks among the cheapest states in the country when it comes to residential, commercial and industrial electricity rates. Exploding costs of transmission,…
North Dakota attorney general voids ethics opinion, says agency lacked authority
BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — North Dakota’s attorney general says a recent Ethics Commission advisory opinion related to campaign finance law is void, arguing the agency exceeded its authority. Attorney General Drew Wrigley, in a legal opinion issued late Friday, said…
Salvation Army gives out Christmas toys to needy families
FARGO — The Fargo-Moorhead Salvation Army is holding it's annual Christmas toy drive, helping to give families in need a happy holidays. Families had to preregister with the Salvation Army by December 5 to take part in the toy shop.…
Sen. Cramer sponsors bill to add VA services to critical access hospitals and rural health clinics
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Sen. Kevin Cramer is touting a bill he says will help veterans receive easier access to health care in rural communities. Critical Access for Veterans Care Act is co-sponsored by Sen. Tim Sheehy of Montana. The bill…
Hebron Brick expands into Rochester with acquisition of Cemstone and Twin City Concrete
FARGO — A segment of North Dakota's oldest manufacturing business is expanding. Hebron Brick Supply is acquiring the assets of Cemstone Concrete Products and Twin City Concrete Products in Rochester, Minnesota. The company's eighth supply store and showroom will open…
North Dakota lawmakers prepare for potential federal funds for rural healthcare
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- Under a new program, fostered by the Big Beautiful Bill Act, states have the chance to receive federal…
Southern Valley Fire & Rescue seeks $7 million from City of Fargo claiming illegal annexation
HORACE, N.D. (KVRR-KFGO) – Southern Valley Fire & Rescue (SVFR) in Horace has filed a civil lawsuit against the City of Fargo over land and tax revenue. In a complaint filed in East Central District Court in Cass County, Southern…
Budget shortfall will reduce North Dakota child care assistance for some families
BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — The North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services is reducing some of its child care subsidies for working families as the program faces an unexpected $35.5 million funding deficit. The state set aside…
State-owned minerals projected to generate $8 billion in future royalty payments
BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — State-owned minerals are projected to generate $8.4 billion in future oil and gas royalties over the life of North Dakota oil production, benefiting K-12 education, according to an annual analysis. The projected royalties’ benefit…
Ethics Commission member withdraws application to serve another term
BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — North Dakota Ethics Commission member Murray Sagsveen has withdrawn his application for another term after a selection committee deadlocked over his reappointment. Sagsveen withdrew in a Thursday letter to Gov. Kelly Armstrong, obtained by…
North Dakota Farmers Union elects next president
BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR-KFGO) – Matt Perdue has been elected to lead North Dakota Farmers Union as its next president. Delegates to the 99th annual convention in Bismarck selected him as just the tenth individual to take the reins of the state’s…
Lil' Jimmy's Holds Grand Opening Event
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) - A new gaming lounge in Fargo held a grand opening weekend-long event from December 11 to 13. Lil' Jimmy's, located on Kirsten Lane, soft launched a month or so ago, but wanted to hold an official…
Final Farewell for The Spirit Room
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) - Back in September, a downtown Fargo institution announced its closure. On Saturday, the people who loved The Spirit Room gathered for one final goodbye. Executive Director Dawn Morgan organized a formal lunch and program at The…
Cold Weather Changes Plans, Drives Folks Indoors
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) - Cold is nothing new in North Dakota, but at points this weekend, it has been absolutely brutal, largely due to those swirling, whipping winds. The…
Skate with Santa in West Fargo Moved Indoors
WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) - Many cities in the metro like to hold a "Skate with Santa" event, and on Sunday, West Fargo got in on the action. The event did face some difficulties, as organizers determined it was too…
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