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Rural Wyndmere family escapes house fire

WYNDMERE, N.D (KVRR-KFGO) - Fire destroyed a home in Richland County early Thursday. County Emergency Management Director Brett Lambrecht says the fire was reported shortly before 4:00 a.m. at the residence located 5 miles southeast of Wyndmere. Two adults and…

North Dakota's economy showing signs of recovery

FARGO - A new analysis says North Dakota’s economy is showing signs of recovery and growth. The quarterly outlook report done by North Dakota State University is predicting growth for wages and salaries, as well as a growing labor force,…

Bismarck man charged with endangering quadriplegic brother

BISMARCK, N.D. - Prosecutors say a Bismarck man has been charged with endangering his disabled brother by leaving him dehydrated and hungry in a soiled bed. Thirty-three-year-old Dondarro Watts made an initial appearance in court Tuesday on a felony charge…

Two die after South Fargo house fire

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) - Two people die in a house fire in South Fargo. Crews were called around 5:00 Wednesday morning to 1418 Second Avenue South. One person found in the home…

Fargo South coach fired for inappropriate communications

FARGO (KVRR/KFGO) - An assistant football and basketball coach at Fargo South High School has been fired. Fargo Public Schools officials say Fabrice Nolen was fired for inappropriate communications with students on social media. Nolen was fired on Monday. School…

Update: Two dead following Fargo house fire

FARGO (KVRR) - Authorities say two people are dead following a house fire Wednesday morning in south Fargo. Fargo Fire Marshal Ryan Erickson says one of the victims died after being taken by ambulance to a hospital.  The body of…

Fargo City Commissioner Gehrig will not run for reelection

FARGO (KVRR) - Fargo City Commissioner Tony Gehrig announced Wednesday that he will not to run for reelection. Gehrig says he wants to spend more time with his family and concentrate on the remaining four years in his military career.…

Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer to retire

WASHINGTON - Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer is retiring, giving President Joe Biden an opening he pledged to fill by naming the first Black woman to the high court. The 83-year-old Breyer's departure won’t change the 6-3 conservative advantage on…

Burgum signs order to help recruit truck drivers

BISMARCK, N.D. - Gov. Doug Burgum has signed an emergency order to help ease a shortage of truck drivers to deliver milk to schools, businesses and other customers. The order waives hours of service requirements for drivers for 30 days,…

Hukun Dabar is the fourth candidate for Fargo mayor

FARGO, N.D. (KFGO) – A Fargo man, who describes himself as a community activist, is in the race for mayor. Hukun Dabar, A Somali-American who moved to Fargo in 2014, who is also a small business owner, announced his candidacy…

Fargo Police adds five officers to the force

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR)- Fargo Police is filling some of the open positions on their staff with five new officers. Chief Dave Zibolski welcomed the new officers during a swearing-in ceremony. Their…

One person found dead in Valley City fire

VALLEY CITY, N.D. (KVRR) -- One person is dead after an early morning fire in Valley City over the weekend. It happened around 3:30 Sunday morning at 925 2nd Street Southeast. The victim was found in the lower level of…

Richland County Sheriff announces retirement

WAHPETON, N.D. (KVRR) - After 42 years in law enforcement, Richland County Sheriff Larry Leshovsky says he will not run for another term. Leshovsky announced Monday that he will retire at the end of his current term in December. "I…

Former state lawmaker, Cass County commissioner dies at 86

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) Longtime Cass County Commissioner and former state legislator Alon Wieland passed away at the age of 86 on Saturday at Sheyenne Crossings in West Fargo. Wieland, a Republican, was a member of the state house representing…

Isaak will appeal quadruple murder conviction

BISMARCK, N.D. - A man sentenced to life in prison for the killings of four people at a Mandan business plans to appeal his conviction. A notice of appeal filed Thursday by 47-year-old Chad Isaak says Isaak is questioning whether…

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