Polar Plunge returns to The Lights to support Special Olympics ND athletes
WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- They are freezin' for a reason into North Dakota's frigid waters for a good cause. The Polar Plunge is back at The Lights in West Fargo giving our…
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Body found in field at Grand Forks airport
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) -- A body of a deceased man was found in a field at Grand Forks airport. Police they discovered the body at around noon Saturday. His identity is not being released at this time. It's an…
Man arrested for trespassing after reports of burglary in Grand Forks
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KFGO/KVRR) – Grand Forks police arrest a man Friday night after reports of a burglary on the city’s south side. Police say they responded to a mobile home on the 2500 block of Lawndale Road and identified…
F-M area gets a good view of the Northern Lights
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- Occurring around 62 miles above the sky, The Northern Lights are dramatic and colorful light formations which can be seen when you look up. "It looks like special effects to…
LIVE: PRCA Championship Rodeo Rides Into Fargo
The rodeo rides into the Fargodome this weekend. The PRCA Championship Rodeo will bring more than 200 cowboys and cowgirls to compete in a variety of events. You have Bareback bronc riding.…
Fargo area economy boosted as thousands attend NCAA regionals
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- The NCAA hockey tournament is at Scheels Arena. "I've never been to Fargo before, first time. We probably won't do much, we did hear about going to a Sandy's Donut shop,…
Klobuchar, Cramer Bill Would Extend Disability Benefits to Firefighters
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KVRR/KFGO) -- Minnesota Democratic Senator Amy Klobuchar and North Dakota Republican Sen. Kevin Cramer are teaming up to support firefighters. They have introduced a bill to extend disability benefits to firefighters who become disabled due to cancer caused…
"Sweeping" Change In Law As Curling Becomes North Dakota's State Sport
BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) -- In a "sweeping" change to state law, curling is now the official state sport of North Dakota. Gov. Doug Burgum signing the bill at a ceremony with Alaina Schmit. The sixth-grader from Horizon Middle School in…
Sweet Dreams Confections expands in grand opening
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- Sweet Dreams Confections in Fargo holds an open house grand opening for its expansion. The shop's owner, Lee Paseka, says it's always been a quaint store and it stays…
Recent Weather Could Affect Local Flooding
FARGO (KVRR) – Flooding in our region is nothing new. However, with the recent snowfall there could be a chance for some flooding even this year. The risk of significant flooding has increased since…
North Dakota Speed Limit Bill Zooms to Approval: 80 MPH On Interstates
BISMARCK, N.D. (KVVR/KFGO) -- A bill raising the speed limit on North Dakota's interstates from 75 to 80 heads to Gov. Burgum's desk. The senate passed the bill by a vote of 25-21 on Wednesday. Last month, the house passed…
'Shark Tank' Star Praises North Dakota Economy, Takes Dig at Minnesota and Moorhead
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- An investor known for his role as a judge on the hit reality show 'Shark Tank' has a lot of praise for North Dakota but not so much for Minnesota.…
LIVE: Pet Connection: Meet Kraft
If you're thinking a mastiff mix must come complete with that laid-back, sedentary, couch-potato personality that mastiffs have a reputation for, think again. Kraft is a a big beautiful boy who's all about being active,…
Bowl For Kids Sake Raising Money For Local Youth
FARGO (KVRR) - Big Brothers Big Sisters is America's leader in one-to-one youth service. Kids with a Big Brother or Big Sister show real differences in their personal and academic lives. Bowl…
Fargo Schools' Equity & Inclusion Director resigns, department name will be changed
FARGO (KVRR) - The Fargo Public School District's Director of Equity and Inclusion is stepping down and the job title is being revised. Dr. Tamara Uselman is the school district's first equity and inclusion director. She's held the title since…
North Dakota House passes school gender pronoun prohibition
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) -- Public schools and state agencies in North Dakota would be prohibited from referring to students and employees by any pronouns that don't reflect the sex assigned to them at birth, under a bill approved by the…
NY Jets Center and Co-Founder Of Able Games Brings Inclusion To Our Local Schools
FERGUS FALLS, Minn. (KVRR) -- Inclusion in schools is becoming more and more common. Connor McGovern, the co-founder of ABLE games and Center for the New York Jets, is helping bring that inclusion to our…
Senate bill in ND legislature focuses on parents' fundamental rights
BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) -- A bill in the North Dakota legislature focuses on parents' rights, education and consenting medical treatment for their children. The Senate bill would let parents direct the education, moral and religious…
Minot teen to appear on "The Jennifer Hudson Show" after half-court shot goes viral
MINOT, N.D. (KVRR) -- A seventh grader from Minot goes viral after winning a basketball shootout contest at his school and now he's appearing on the Jennifer Hudson Show. 13-year-old JJ Franks from Bishop Ryan…
Is there any relief from the snow?
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- Many cleaned up from a winter storm which packed a punch on the valley Tuesday evening. High snowfall rates exceeding 1" per hour at times reduced visibility and made driving conditions…
Possible Mobilization for Bismarck-based Army National Guard Unit
BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) -- Bismarck-based Detachment 7, Company C, 2nd Battalion, 245th Aviation Regiment has been sent an alert for possible mobilization. The North Dakota Army National Guard unit would deploy to the U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) area of operations sometime late summer…
Crews Work To Remove Another Round of Snow From Amazon's Roof
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- Crews spent the day removing snow from the roof of the giant Amazon Fulfillment Center in north Fargo. They were doing it to ease some of the weight on the building. Scott Seroka, a spokesman for…
Kasper responds to campaign finance complaint
FARGO (KVRR-KFGO) - State Representative Jim Kasper has responded to a complaint from a member of U.S. Term Limits Association, who claims the Republican did not disclose a large contribution in the 2020 campaign. Kasper, who represents District 46 in…
Teen Crashes Vehicle Reported Stolen Into Snowbank During Chase in Thompson, N.D.
GRAND FORKS CO., N.D.(KVRR) -- A teen crashes a stolen vehicle into a snowbank in Thompson, North Dakota during a chase with a Grand Forks County Sheriff's deputy. It was just after midnight when the deputy tried to stop 18-year-old…
Fargo Police say 2022 overall crime down compared to 2021
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- Fargo Police Department crime statistics shows a slight decrease in overall offenses against people last year. But Chief David Zibolski noted increases in both aggravated assault and rape. Zibolski says the…
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