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Sons of Norway Host Christmas Celebration

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) - The Sons of Norway held their traditional Scandinavian holiday event on Sunday, looking to celebrate the season with classic Norwegian traditions and a sense of community. The event began at 2:00 P.M. in the Juven Ballroom…

Man Dies by Apparent Suicide at Fryin' Pan in Wahpeton

WAHPETON, N.D. (KVRR) - Many questions still linger after a report from the Wahpeton Police Department regarding an incident at the Fryin' Pan Family Restaurant early in the morning of December 14. WPD says that Richland County Dispatch received a…

Dehydrator Fire Extinguished in Grand Forks

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) - The Grand Forks Fire Department says a potential commerical structure fire was contained before it caused any significant damage to the building. The fire broke out just before 1:00 P.M. on December 12 at 2250…

Deadly Cold Warning: Risks Indoors and Out

FARGO -- The brutal cold this weekend is creating life-threatening conditions. And Essentia Health Care providers say they've already treated multiple cases of carbon monoxide poisoning already this season. They've also already seen their…

Aldevron to lay off 7 percent of workers, most of them in Fargo

FARGO (KVRR) - Fargo-based Aldevron is laying off 7 percent of the company's workforce. Ellen Shafer, Senior Director of Communications, tells KVRR Local News that most of the layoffs will affect employees at the company's headquarters. "Aldevron is making thoughtful…

Legislation rescinds Biden-era resource management plan in North Dakota

WASHINGTON (KFGO/KVRR) – North Dakota’s congressional delegation is celebrating President Donald Trump’s signing of the Congressional Review Act, legislation that rescinds former President Biden’s resource management plan to close off 45% of potential federal oil and gas acreage. The plan…

Pet Connection: Meet Monticello

FARGO -- Monticello is a charming tuxedo kitty who's got the impeccable manners and built-in formalwear that makes him the perfect companion for all your holiday gatherings and beyond. He came in to Homeward Animal…

Fargo Theatre announces plans for updated seating

FARGO — Fargo Theatre makes a big announcement: the nearly 100-year-old theatre is upgrading its seating. The upgrades start in January and it is the first major restoration project for the theatre's centennial year in 2026. The seats on the…

North Dakota names first female Supreme Court chief justice

BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — Lisa Fair McEvers has been elected the first female chief justice of the North Dakota Supreme Court. She earned about 83% of the vote by sitting justices and district court judges. Justice Jerod Tufte,…

North Dakota to limit what can be purchased with SNAP benefits

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR-KFGO) – North Dakota is one of a dozen states limiting what can be purchased with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Brooke Rollins approved North Dakota’s application for a SNAP food-choice waiver under…

Fargo attorney appointed to North Dakota Ethics Commission

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR-KFGO) – The North Dakota Ethics Commission has appointed Mark Western as its newest commissioner. His term started on Nov. 19, 2025. Western‘s appointment is a one-year term, filling the unexpired term of Commissioner David Anderson who passed away…

Horace Mann Elementary transition plan presented to school board

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- The transition plan for students and staff at Horace Mann Elementary has been released. During construction of the new $45 million school, students will attend class in either Washington, Roosevelt, or Madison Elementary Schools. Roosevelt will…

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