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North Bakken Expansion project online in North Dakota

TIOGA, N.D. - A new $250 million natural gas pipeline in northwest North Dakota has gone online. WBI Energy announced construction and testing were completed for its North Bakken Expansion project, transferring natural gas from core production areas near Tioga…

Cass County prosecutor announces run for State's Attorney

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- Another person has dropped their name in the race for Cass County State's Attorney. Prosecutor Kim Hegvik wants to take over for Birch Burdick who is retiring in December. Hegvik has been an Assistant State's Attorney…

Civil Service Commission hears appeal of fired Fargo police officer

FARGO (KVRR-KFGO) - The Fargo Civil Service Commission heard the appeal of former Fargo police officer Justin Nachatilo on Tuesday. Nachatilo was fired in December after an internal review concluded he mishandled two cases.  He claims that improper considerations played…

Fargo TV pioneer, Entertainment Tonight co-creator dies

FARGO (KVRR) - Fargo television pioneer Ro Grignon has died.  Grignon died Saturday, Feb 5 at Sanford Broadway Medical Center. He was 93. Grignon was born in Fargo. He helped put KXJB-TV in Fargo on the air before he went…

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…

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