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University of Kansas' Cook named NDSU President

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- Students and faculty gather around North Dakota State University's Memorial Hall to find out who will be the next president of the university. After interviewing 47 candidates and several…

Proposed Casselton soybean crushing plant on hold

FARGO (KVRR-KFGO) - Cass County commissioners decided to delay a vote about whether to approve a 15-year tax break for a proposed soybean processing plant just west of Casselton after complaints from local residents during a public hearing. Prior to…

UPDATE: I-29 & I-94 Both Open, No Travel Advised

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR Update 8:30pm 02/22/22) -- The continued storm has led to a number of flight cancellations at Fargo's Hector International Airport. As far as the roads, both I-29 and I-94 are back open but no travel is advised…

Altru's President Is Out Days Before New CEO Starts

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) -- There is a sudden leadership shakeup at Altru Health System in Grand Forks. Dr. Steven Weiser who has served as Altru's President is out. Karen Thingelstad, chair of Altru's Board of Directors says, quote, "This…

Cramer, Hoeven introduce TRUCKERS Act

FARGO (KVRR) - North Dakota U.S. Sens. Kevin Cramer and John Hoeven are co-sponsoring a bill that would exempt non-U.S. citizen commercial truck drivers from vaccination requirements when temporarily entering the United States from Canada or Mexico. The bill is…

Supreme Court won't take Dakota Access Pipeline case

BISMARCK, N.D. - The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to consider an appeal of a lawsuit over the Dakota Access Pipeline. The decision means that an ongoing environmental review of the pipeline will continue. Dakota Access appealed a lower court…

DFL hosts food drive addressing college hunger

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) - In honor of Democrats Care Day on Saturday, the Democratic-Farmer-Labor party in Moorhead is having a food drive to address food insecurity on college campuses. Organizers are taking food donations…

Blizzard Causes Tough Travel Conditions

FARGO-MOORHEAD (KVRR) - The area sees its eighth blizzard of the winter which is double the normal average. "It's more than I can take. It's horrible. We've driven the last 100 miles doing 45…

Shaffer Makes 3rd Attempt At Fargo City Commission Seat

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- Brad Shaffer, a professional civil engineer, is jumping into the race for a seat on the Fargo City Commission. It'll be his third attempt after losing in a special election in 2015 and in 2020. Shaffer…

Justin Moore To Hit The Stage At "The Lights" In June

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- Country music singing star Justin Moore is coming to West Fargo this summer. He has had seven number one country airplay songs including "Til My Last Day" and "Why We Drink". Moore will take the…

Body of Missing Man Found in Rolette County

ROLETTE CO., N.D. (KVRR) -- The body of a man who went missing earlier this month in Rolette County, North Dakota has been found. Rolette County Sheriff's Office says the body of Erion Peltier was found Saturday evening. Another search…

SWAT Team & Police Arrest Wanted Man in Fargo Saturday

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- A man wanted in at least two counties is arrested after a high-risk, knock-and-announce search warrant is carried out in Fargo Saturday night. Police say they arrested Dustin Hagman with the help of the Red River…

Individual wrestling state champions are crowned

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR)- After day one quarter finals and semifinals we have day two action of the individual matches at the state wrestling finals, fans packed the Fargodome 160 Class Porter (West Fargo)…

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