Fargo Chef Up for James Beard Award
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR)--We have a follow-up to a story KVRR first brought you last night: a Fargo chef is gaining recognition in the culinary world. Ryan Nitschke, the head chef and owner of Luna Restaurant…
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Fargo Man Sentenced to Federal Prison For Drug Deal Gone Bad
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- CJ Carruthers of Fargo is sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for a drug robbery gone bad in West Fargo that resulted in a six-year-old boy being shot in the head. Authorities say last March,…
Golden Growers Cooperative partners with Cargill to acquire ProGold
MINNEAPOLIS (KVRR) - Cargill and Golden Growers Cooperative have reached an agreement to purchase ProGold LLC, the owner of a corn milling facility in Wahpeton. Each of the companies will retain 50% ownership in ProGold after buying out American Crystal…
Fargo's iconic Hotel Donaldson for sale
FARGO (KVRR) - How would you like to own a luxury hotel, two restaurants, rooftop bar and lounge and wine cellar in the heart of downtown Fargo? For nearly $4 million, the Hotel Donaldson could be yours. The iconic spot which was…
Fargo fire victim identified
FARGO (KVRR-KFGO) - A woman who died in a Sunday night apartment fire has been identified. The body of 59-year-old Kay Hultman was discovered in the apartment where the blaze started. The fire, at the Birchwood Apartments at 1843 13…
New NDSU President to be paid $420,000 per year
FARGO (KVRR-KCND) - The new President of NDSU will be paid $420,000 per year. Dr. David Cook will start in June. Cook has been vice chancellor for the Office of Public Affairs and Economic Development at the University of Kansas.…
Police seize 290 pounds of cocaine in Carrington
CARRINGTON, N.D. (KVRR) - Police in Carrington, North Dakota arrested a man after officers found approximately 290 pounds of cocaine. Police say the cocaine was seized on Feb. 18. The estimated street value is approximately $5 million. According to…
Body of Man Found In Ditch In Kidder County During Monday Storm
KIDDER CO., N.D. -- An investigation has begun after a man was found dead in rural Kidder County. Sheriff Barry Vannatta says the body of 56-year-old Timothy Becker of Robinson was located in a ditch along Highway 36 around noon…
A scrumptious deal: Eat at a Fargo Culver's & raise money for homeless children
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) - If you like Culver's, Starbucks and helping others, two fundraisers are perfect for you. Until 8:00 Wednesday night, 20 percent of sales at both Fargo Culver's will go to…
'All you're thinking about is helping people' Casselton firefighters in viral photos named
CASSELTON, N.D. (KVRR) - Photos of two ice-covered Casselton firefighters who helped rescue travelers stranded in a multi-vehicle pileup during Monday's brutal blizzard have gone viral - and a lot of people have been…
Two local chefs named James Beard Award semifinalists
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- Two local chefs are up for top honors in the culinary world. Rosewild chef Austin Covert is a semifinalist for a 2022 James Beard Award. He's up for an award under the category of "Outstanding…
Grand Forks Police Address Alleged Abduction Rumors
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) -- Police in Grand Forks are addressing a rumor going around about an alleged abduction attempt by a Hispanic woman in a white van with men inside. Police say surveillance cameras confirmed the various descriptions, but…
University of Kansas' Cook named NDSU President
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- Students and faculty gather around North Dakota State University's Memorial Hall to find out who will be the next president of the university. After interviewing 47 candidates and several…
Proposed Casselton soybean crushing plant on hold
FARGO (KVRR-KFGO) - Cass County commissioners decided to delay a vote about whether to approve a 15-year tax break for a proposed soybean processing plant just west of Casselton after complaints from local residents during a public hearing. Prior to…
First responders share their experiences from 14 vehicle I-94 crash
MAPLETON, N.D. (KVRR) - First responders at the scene of a 14 vehicle crash between Casselton and Mapleton on I-94 on Monday tell us the difficulties of helping victims in the bitter cold…
Snowplows Work Overtime As Public Works Clean Up Streets
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- Snowplows have been busy these last couple days fresh after a blizzard. Blizzard conditions blitzed through the city Monday and Tuesday and Fargo Public Works as well as crews…
What does it take to close a highway or interstate during winter weather?
NEAR MAPLETON, N.D. (KVRR) - A crash involving 14 vehicles between Mapleton and Casselton on Monday may have you thinking what it takes to close down an interstate or highway. Every storm the Highway…
UPDATE: I-29 & I-94 Both Open, No Travel Advised
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR Update 8:30pm 02/22/22) -- The continued storm has led to a number of flight cancellations at Fargo's Hector International Airport. As far as the roads, both I-29 and I-94 are back open but no travel is advised…
Board of Higher Education Expected To Name New NDSU President Wednesday
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- NDSU will select it's 15th president on Wednesday after a morning of final interviews. Drs. David Cook, Hesham El-Rewini, and Mary Holz Clause are the remaining candidates to replace President Dean Bresciani. The State Board of…
Altru's President Is Out Days Before New CEO Starts
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) -- There is a sudden leadership shakeup at Altru Health System in Grand Forks. Dr. Steven Weiser who has served as Altru's President is out. Karen Thingelstad, chair of Altru's Board of Directors says, quote, "This…
Cramer, Hoeven introduce TRUCKERS Act
FARGO (KVRR) - North Dakota U.S. Sens. Kevin Cramer and John Hoeven are co-sponsoring a bill that would exempt non-U.S. citizen commercial truck drivers from vaccination requirements when temporarily entering the United States from Canada or Mexico. The bill is…
No serious injuries in truck-train crash near Leeds, North Dakota
LEEDS, N.D. (KVRR) - The driver of a semi was not seriously injured when the truck collided with a train Monday afternoon near Leeds, North Dakota. The Benson County Sheriff's Office says 40 -year-old Isaac Conley of Williamsburg, Pennsylvania,…
Supreme Court won't take Dakota Access Pipeline case
BISMARCK, N.D. - The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to consider an appeal of a lawsuit over the Dakota Access Pipeline. The decision means that an ongoing environmental review of the pipeline will continue. Dakota Access appealed a lower court…
DFL hosts food drive addressing college hunger
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) - In honor of Democrats Care Day on Saturday, the Democratic-Farmer-Labor party in Moorhead is having a food drive to address food insecurity on college campuses. Organizers are taking food donations…
Blizzard Causes Tough Travel Conditions
FARGO-MOORHEAD (KVRR) - The area sees its eighth blizzard of the winter which is double the normal average. "It's more than I can take. It's horrible. We've driven the last 100 miles doing 45…
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