North Dakota News

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,…

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.…

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BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — North Dakota Ethics Commission member Murray Sagsveen has withdrawn his application for another term after a selection committee deadlocked over his reappointment.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…

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…

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…

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