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…
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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…
Red River SWAT Helps Arrest Fargo Man After Domestic Violence Incident
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) - A Fargo man is in custody after a domestic violence incident at his residence in northwest Fargo, a few blocks from Madison-Unicorn Park. The Fargo Police Department says they responded to a report of domestic violence…
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…
Spilling the Tea: Celebrating Jane Austen's 250th Birthday
FARGO -- She's one of the most popular writers in the Western world. And at 250 years old, she's still going strong today. That's why the Fargo Public Library is inviting you to help…
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…
North Dakota lawmakers weigh impact of free school meal proposal
BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) -- North Dakota legislators are preparing for the impact of a free school meals program that could be considered by voters next year. But predicting how much it will cost the state is challenging, in…
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…
Grand jury indicts Spirit Lake Reservation man for murder and manslaughter
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- A federal grand jury has indicted 26-year-old D'Angelo Hunt of St. Michael, North Dakota, with ten federal felonies including murder and manslaughter. On November 17, Hunt was charged by criminal complaint with second degree murder…
Commissioner Turnberg Makes Claim About Needle Distribution Program in Fargo
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) - Controversy on social media as a city commissioner makes a bold claim about Fargo's needle distribution program. Commissioner Michelle Turnberg posted on Facebook yesterday, from her official commissioner page, claiming that over the past two years…
Local law enforcement clarify their roles when immigration officials are in the area
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- Across social media, articles and videos of protests against ICE raids are captured on camera. Local law enforcement officials have been…
Update: Moorhead man arrested by SWAT after standoff in north Fargo home
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- Red River Valley SWAT Team moved in to arrest a Moorhead man during an incident in Fargo. 24-year-old Damon Peterson was arrested for preventing arrest and on a warrant for a parole violation on a previous…
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…
Firm poised to make first in-state infrastructure investment from North Dakota Legacy Fund
BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — The first investment of North Dakota Legacy Fund dollars into an in-state infrastructure project could be made in early 2026 and help bolster a proposed pipeline to export natural gas out of the Bakken…
Remains of North Dakota soldier who died in prison fire in Japan identified
WASHINGTON (KVRR-KFGO) – The remains of U.S. Army Air Forces Staff Sgt. Irvin Ellingson, a Dahlen, North Dakota native who served during World War II, have been identified. Senator John Hoeven says The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) announced that…
UPDATE: woman found dead in a house fire just south of Horace, ND is identified
HORACE, N.D. (KVRR 3:20 PM 12/11/25 UPDATE) -- The woman who died in a house fire last night south of Horace has been identified as 64-year-old Rebecca Bass. Cass County Sheriff's Office says the cause of the fire is still…
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…
Clean up efforts continue from second winter storm of the season
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- We are into our second day of clean-up efforts, working overtime on the piles and piles of snow. “The crews have been…
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…
Federal ag payments address ‘crisis situation’ but trade still key, North Dakota groups say
BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — North Dakota farmer Justin Sherlock said he is grateful for the federal ag assistance program announced by the Trump administration, but said it doesn’t replace the need for exports to China and other countries.…
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