Clean up efforts continue from second winter storm of the season
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- We are into our second day of clean-up efforts, working overtime on the piles and piles of snow. “The crews have been…
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North Dakota names first female Supreme Court chief justice
BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — Lisa Fair McEvers has been elected the first female chief justice of the North Dakota Supreme Court. She earned about 83% of the vote by sitting justices and district court judges. Justice Jerod Tufte,…
North Dakota to limit what can be purchased with SNAP benefits
BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR-KFGO) – North Dakota is one of a dozen states limiting what can be purchased with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Brooke Rollins approved North Dakota’s application for a SNAP food-choice waiver under…
Fargo attorney appointed to North Dakota Ethics Commission
BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR-KFGO) – The North Dakota Ethics Commission has appointed Mark Western as its newest commissioner. His term started on Nov. 19, 2025. Western‘s appointment is a one-year term, filling the unexpired term of Commissioner David Anderson who passed away…
Federal ag payments address ‘crisis situation’ but trade still key, North Dakota groups say
BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — North Dakota farmer Justin Sherlock said he is grateful for the federal ag assistance program announced by the Trump administration, but said it doesn’t replace the need for exports to China and other countries.…
Building owner to pay North Dakota AG’s Office $14,000 to settle financial questions
BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — The owner of a south Bismarck property leased to the Attorney General’s Office will pay the state over $14,000 to settle financial discrepancies related to a building project spearheaded by Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem’s…
Horace Mann Elementary transition plan presented to school board
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- The transition plan for students and staff at Horace Mann Elementary has been released. During construction of the new $45 million school, students will attend class in either Washington, Roosevelt, or Madison Elementary Schools. Roosevelt will…
Law enforcement cautions drivers due to high winds and icy roads
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- Since early Tuesday morning, road conditions have been treacherous for many drivers. With many reports of cars sliding off the roads and crashing.…
North Dakota native serves as commodore of U.S. Navy’s “Take Charge and Move Out” mission
OKLAHOMA CITY - Every sailor's story of naval service is unique. For Capt. David Gardner, this story began in New England, North Dakota, where skills and values learned there would be foundational to success in the Navy. “The small town, get-to-know-everyone…
Tough-going travel as winter storm moves across Dakotas, Minnesota
FARGO (KVRR) - Travel conditions are quickly deteriorating across significant portions of the Dakotas and Minnesota due to a winter storm system with high winds, freezing rain and snow. Several school districts have canceled classes and after-school activities. Numerous weather-related…
Schools hope to embrace the best of AI, shun the worst
BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota News Cooperative) — Talk with K-12 teachers and administrators about AI in schools and there’s a sense of exasperation. Not enough time to learn fast moving development of AI tools. Not enough training. Kids are far…
Cass County Deputies find body after discovering vehicle tied to missing person
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The Cass County Sheriff's Office has reported the discovery of a body after a search of an area near Forest River Park in south Fargo. Sheriff's deputies found the body this morning after conducting a search…
North Dakota Supreme Court supermajority rule rare among states
BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — An unusual clause in the North Dakota Constitution that limits the power of the courts kept the state’s near-total abortion ban from being struck down last month. Most state Supreme Courts require a majority…
Fargo City Commission votes to end annexation process of Applied Digital land
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- After Harwood rejected the City of Fargo's 20-year agreement to not annex the land where Applied Digital is building an AI data center, Fargo has voted to end the process outright. Since Fargo will no longer…
Slumberland donates beds to area kids for the holidays
WEST FARGO — A local furniture store is helping area kids have a good nights sleep this Christmas. Slumberland's Home for the Holidays event has been going on for several years now. The company gives out free twin mattresses and…
Police identify woman killed in Grand Forks hostage situation
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) --The woman shot and killed by an officer during a hostage situation in Grand Forks on Friday night has been identified as 47-year-old Alice Nesdahl of Larimore, North Dakota. Grand Forks County Sheriff's Office says she…
Plains Art Museum Kicks Off Holiday Concert Series
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) - The Plains Art Museum kicked off a weeklong series today showcasing something other than visual pieces. It's their annual free holiday concert series, where for one week there's a different musical act performing in the museum's…
Concert series: Goo Goo Dolls and Alison Krauss set their sites on our area next summer
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- Goo Goo Dolls have announced their next summer tour will take them to Grand Forks with opening act Neon Trees. The band with hits like "Iris", "Slide" and "Feel The Silence" will be at Alerus…
West Fargo officer arrested for DUI over the weekend
WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- A West Fargo police officer is arrested for DUI and now an internal investigation is underway. The department says 23-year-old Officer Luke Schany was arrested during the early Sunday morning by the Cass County Sheriff's…
Winter storm causing travel difficulties across region
FARGO (KVRR) - Numerous weather-related warnings and advisories are in effect for a large portion of eastern North Dakota and Western Minnesota The National Weather Service says a brief period of moderate to heavy snow will bring a quick 1…
Homeless man sentenced in Grand Forks beating death
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR-KFGO) – A man convicted of beating another man to death in Grand Forks has been sentenced to ten years in prison. In August, Donald Bartlette was found guilty of manslaughter in the October 2024 death of Anthony…
Don't Bring the "Sad" Indoors with You
FARGO -- It's sad weather out there. And it's bringing the "SAD" inside with you. That's the acronym for "Seasonal Affective Disorder. " And doctors say if you're sensitive to seasonal changes that can bring…
Chief justice candidates share ambitions for North Dakota court system
BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — The two candidates for next chief justice of the North Dakota Supreme Court have a vision for a better-resourced and more efficient judiciary. Justices Lisa Fair McEvers and Jerod Tufte are vying for the…
Fargo Park District 'cybersecurity event' under investigation
FARGO (KVRR-KFGO) – Third-party forensic specialists and legal counsel are working to determine the full scope of a cybersecurity event within the Fargo Park District. The cybersecurity event was discovered on Oct. 27. It caused temporary disruptions to phone, email,…
Jury finds West Fargo man guilty of child sex abuse
FARGO (KVRR-KFGO) – A West Fargo man has been convicted of sexually abusing a young girl. Nicolas Wika was charged with three counts of gross sexual imposition of a victim under 15-years-old. A felony jury trial concluded on Friday, Dec.…
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