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State agency joins action against precious metals scheme

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR-KCND) - North Dakota’s Securities Department has joined an enforcement action to stop a fraudulent precious metals scheme that targets the elderly. The complaint alleges Safeguard Metals, LLC promoted precious metals at grossly inflated prices. In this case, it…

Two tribes challenging North Dakota redistricting plan

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR-KFGO) A lawsuit was filed in federal court by two North Dakota Indian tribes, challenging the legislative map drawn in last year’s redistricting plan. The Spirit Lake Tribe and the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians say that…

One Person Displaced After Apartment Fire in Grand Forks

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) -- An electrical wire malfunction is the cause of an apartment fire this morning in Grand Forks. Fire crews arrived at 506 48th Street North and found heavy smoke on the first and second floors of…

Woman accused of stealing $222,000 from Bismarck law firm

BISMARCK, N.D. - A Bismarck woman has been charged with stealing more than $222,000 from the law firm where she worked for five years. Barbara Norman faces up to 20 years in prison if she's convicted.  According to court documents, Norman…

Fargo man arrested, charged with sending threats to Burgum

FARGO (KVRR) - Federal charges have been filed against a Fargo man who's accused of sending threatening messages to Gov. Doug Burgum's office. According to a newly-unsealed FBI affidavit, 38-year-old Marino Borges sent an email to Burgum's office on Feb…

Frontier Airlines buying Spirit in nearly $3 billion deal

DENVER - Frontier Airlines’ parent company is buying Spirit Airlines in a $2.9 billion cash-and-stock deal that will allow the combined airline to be more competitive against its larger rivals. Spirit shareholders will receive 1.9126 shares of Frontier plus $2.13…

Becker announces GOP primary challenge against Hoeven

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) - North Dakota Republican U.S. Sen. John Hoeven will face off against at least one GOP challenger in the June primary for a chance to win a spot on the general election ballot. Republican State Representative…

Fargo's Tom Hoge Wins First PGA Tour at Pebble Beach

PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (AP/KVRR) - After 202 starts on the PGA Tour, Tom Hoge of Fargo, North Dakota is finally a winner. Hoge emerged from a wild battle in the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am that featured seven players who had…

ND Gov. Burgum Tests Positive for COVID-19

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) -- North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum announced Saturday that he tested positive for COVID-19 after experiencing cold and flu-like symptoms. Burgum is fully vaccinated and boosted and is now quarantining through Thursday. “After testing negative on Friday…

Finalists named for North Dakota State University president

FARGO, N.D. (KFGO) – A search committee has narrowed the field of candidates for North Dakota State University president to three. The state Board of Higher Education said Friday the finalists are David Cook, vice chancellor for public affairs on…

ND Attorney General Stenehjem died of heart attack

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) - The wife of North Dakota Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem says he died of a heart attack and associated effects last week. The 68-year-old Republican was found unresponsive in his Bismarck home and died several hours later.…

Biden solicitor swings mineral rights title back to tribes

FARGO - The interior solicitor in the Biden administration said in an opinion released Friday that the mineral rights under the original Missouri River riverbed belong to North Dakota's Three Affiliated Tribes. The 68-page memorandum posted by the U.S. Department…

COVID-19 cases falling in 49 states

WASHINGTON - New cases of COVID-19 in the U.S. are falling in 49 states. The average number of COVID-19 related deaths is around 2,400 a day, comparable to last winter, when the vaccine drive was still getting started. New cases…

Wear Red 2022: Reclaim Your Rhythm

These two years of the pandemic have been hard on the heart in more ways than one. Between the stress and worry over the risk of covid to you and your loved ones, the isolation…

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