UND first ND university to launch Esports Major
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) -- UND will debut a new major this fall for those looking to join a multimillion dollar industry in Esports. "I don't think we're the first in the country to do…
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Passenger Takes Wheel After DUI Stop By Hillsboro, Crashes And Faces DUI Charge
HILLSBORO, N.D. (KVRR) -- A woman faces charges after leading authorities on a pursuit that ended with her crashing into two houses in Hillsboro around three this morning. Highway Patrol says 22-year-old Aneesa Villarreal-Brusegaard of Grand Forks was a passenger…
Man Faces Numerous Charges After High Speed Chase Ends in Devils Lake
DEVILS LAKE, N.D. (KVRR) -- A man wanted on three outstanding warrants is arrested in Devils Lake after a high speed chase in a stolen vehicle. Benson County deputies and K-9 got 25-year-old Lars Hinton into custody as he tried…
NDSU & UND pave the way for Esports in ND
NORTH DAKOTA (KVRR)- E sports has becoming a multi million dollar industry. Games like Rocket League and Fortnite give careers and scholarships for athletes in the college ranks. "I was a little biased at…
ND Dem-NPL Party endorses candidates for six races
MINOT, N.D. (KVRR) - The North Dakota Democratic NPL Party endorses candidates for six races, but failed to recruit candidates for secretary of state and tax commissioner. Participants at the convention in Minot have voted to back University of Jamestown…
Dog rescued during Fargo apartment fire
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) - No one was hurt, and a dog was rescued, during a fire at a Fargo apartment building. Crews were called around 1:00 Saturday morning to 825 42nd Street South. Firefighters found smoke on the building's first…
Person found dead during Grand Forks apartment fire
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) - A person is dead following an apartment fire in Grand Forks. Police, fire crews and paramedics were sent to 21 South 4th Street around 4:15 Saturday morning. When they arrived, they saw smoke coming from…
Marvin opens its third facility in West Fargo
WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) - Warroad, Minnesota based window and door manufacturer Marvin continues to create jobs for the local economy as they open their third facility in West Fargo. "I've worked for…
Prosecutors drop appeal in Sjodin killing but will still seek death penalty
FARGO (KVRR) - Federal prosecutors have suddenly dropped their appeal of a judge's ruling in September that overturned the death sentence for Alfonso Rodriguez, the man convicted in the 2003 kidnapping and death of Dru Sjodin. On March 3, the…
Rodeo Rides Back Into Fargo For 1st Time In 3 Years
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) - Giddy Up, the rodeo is back in town. The PRCA rodeo takes over the Fargodome this Friday and Saturday. It's back in town for the first time in three years.…
North Dakota boxer dies after bout in Rapid City
RAPID CITY, S.D. - A boxer died a day after he required medical attention following a bout in Rapid City, according to USA Boxing. The boxer was a contender in the Elite Male Division at the South Dakota Golden Gloves…
NDSU grad students discuss how Russia is warring with Ukraine
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) - No one understands the constant terror in Ukraine more than a panel of Ukrainian graduate students hosting a discussion at North Dakota State University. With civilians in Ukraine fighting for…
Man Who Suffered Hypothermia After Running From Officers Is Identified
STUTSMAN CO., N.D. (KVRR) -- Authorities release the name of the man they rescued from a slough after a chase in Stutsman County on Monday. 22-year-old Austin Hunt of Jamestown faces numerous charges including fleeing and reckless endangerment. Hunt also…
Fargo Woman Arrested on Warrants After Domestic Disturbance and Fleeing Police
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- A Fargo woman faces three felony charges including reckless endangerment/domestic violence and fleeing police after a disturbance Tuesday morning. Police were called to the 1400 block of 18th Avenue South and the victim identified the suspect…
White House releases report on Native American voting rights
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. - Local, state and federal officials must do more to ensure Native Americans facing persistent, longstanding and deep-rooted barriers to voting have equal access to ballots, a White House report released Thursday said. Native Americans and Alaska Natives…
Manager plans to reopen Paradiso over the weekend
FARGO (KVRR) - Cleanup continues at a well-known Fargo Mexican restaurant that was damaged by fire early Wednesday morning. General Manager Neil Clouse had been planning to reopen Paradiso Thursday afternoon. But Clouse says preparations are going slower than expected…
Planned Parenthood North Central receives $20 million
PIERRE, S.D. - Planned Parenthood North Central States has received $20 million from billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott. It’s the largest donation in the organization’s history. North Central States operates 28 facilities in the Dakotas, Minnesota, Iowa and Nebraska. Sarah Stoesz, president…
Pet Connection: Meet Fern
We're really hamming it up this morning on Pet Connection. Okay, we admit that was a totally tasteless joke. But we're sow wild to introduce you to this pet, we just can't help it. After…
North Dakota cancels bird and poultry events due to flu concerns
BISMARCK, N.D. - North Dakota health officials have canceled all shows, public sales, swaps and exhibitions of poultry and other birds in the state because of concerns about potential exposure to avian influenza. State Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring says nationally,…
Man accused of refusing firefighters access to smoky apartment arrested
FARGO (KVRR) - A man who authorities say wouldn't allow Fargo firefighters to check on smoke coming from an apartment has been arrested for endangerment by fire and possession of meth paraphernalia. Firefighters responded to a report of a fire…
Target of alleged assassination plot involving North Dakota farmer resigns
KYIV (KVRR) - Published reports say Ukraine Agriculture Minister Roman Leshchenko, the man Ukrainian authorities claim was the target of an assassination plot involving Ashley, North Dakota farmer Kurt Groszhans, has suddenly resigned. Groszhans is accused of being involved in…
Litchville-Marion kindergarteners learn about weather from Rob Kupec
LITCHVILLE, N.D. (KVRR) - Kindergartners at Litchville-Marion Elementary School get a special weather reading. KVRR Chief Meteorologist Rob Kupec read a couple of books to the students as part of their learning about weather…
Fire at Paradiso forces the restaurant to temporarily close
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) - Alarms sounded around three this morning at Paradiso and losses are estimated around $150,000. The fire closed the restaurant for the day and employees spent all day cleaning, but there is…
GF Co. State's Attorney: Officer Involved Shooting Was Justified
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) -- Grand Forks County State's Attorney says the officer involved shooting of Joseph Espinoza last month was justified. He crashed a stolen vehicle before breaking into a house and assaulting the homeowners. Espinoza was shot in…
Food & shelf stable milk donated to Great Plains by Cass-Clay & NDSU SAAC
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) - Cass-Clay Creamery and North Dakota State University's Student-Athlete Advisory Council make big food and milk donations to Great Plains Food Bank. It comes as the nonprofit says milk is in…
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