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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…

ND Gov. Burgum Tests Positive for COVID-19

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) -- North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum announced Saturday that he tested positive for COVID-19 after experiencing cold and flu-like symptoms. Burgum is fully vaccinated and boosted and is now quarantining through Thursday. “After testing negative on Friday…

Finalists named for North Dakota State University president

FARGO, N.D. (KFGO) – A search committee has narrowed the field of candidates for North Dakota State University president to three. The state Board of Higher Education said Friday the finalists are David Cook, vice chancellor for public affairs on…

ND Attorney General Stenehjem died of heart attack

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) - The wife of North Dakota Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem says he died of a heart attack and associated effects last week. The 68-year-old Republican was found unresponsive in his Bismarck home and died several hours later.…

Biden solicitor swings mineral rights title back to tribes

FARGO - The interior solicitor in the Biden administration said in an opinion released Friday that the mineral rights under the original Missouri River riverbed belong to North Dakota's Three Affiliated Tribes. The 68-page memorandum posted by the U.S. Department…

COVID-19 cases falling in 49 states

WASHINGTON - New cases of COVID-19 in the U.S. are falling in 49 states. The average number of COVID-19 related deaths is around 2,400 a day, comparable to last winter, when the vaccine drive was still getting started. New cases…

Wear Red 2022: Reclaim Your Rhythm

These two years of the pandemic have been hard on the heart in more ways than one. Between the stress and worry over the risk of covid to you and your loved ones, the isolation…

Minot Air Force base has $607 million economic impact

MINOT, N.D. - A new analysis pegs the local economic impact of the Minot Air Force Base at nearly $607 million in the past fiscal year. The 2021 fiscal year economic impact is lower than fiscal year 2020, when the…

Casselton Could Lose It's Only Grocery Store Soon

CASSELTON, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) -- It's likely Casselton, North Dakota will lose its only grocery store. The city's Planning and Zoning Commission has approved a required conditional use permit that allows the sale of the Wangler Foods building on Front Street.…

Belcourt Man Sentenced For Carjacking in Fargo Last March

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- A Belcourt, North Dakota man is sentenced to seven years in prison for a carjacking in Fargo. 32-year-old John Poitra approached someone who had just parked their pickup near 6th Avenue and 8th Street North last…

$2,000 Bonus Offered For People To Become Nurse Aides in ND

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) -- North Dakota Department of Health is encouraging people to pursue careers in skilled nursing facilities. They are offering an Emergency Recruitment Program to become a Temporary Nurse Aide and Certified Nurse Aide. The program will run…

Update: North Dakota attorney general remembered as man of integrity

BISMARCK, N.D. - Hundreds of people gathered at the Bismarck Event Center to pay tribute to North Dakota’s longest-serving attorney general who died last week. Sixty-eight-year-old Wayne Stenehjem was found unresponsive at his home and died unexpectedly last Friday following…

Fargo judge to retire in April due to health issues

FARGO (KVRR-KFGO) - A district judge in Fargo says he’s leaving the court. East Central District Judge Thomas Olson has given notice of his resignation, effective April 30. Olson cited health issues including his hospitalization last year for Covid-19. He…

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