New Life Center collecting donations
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- The New Life Center in Fargo is collecting clutter to help people in need. The thrift store is teaming up with 97.7 to pick up donations at the Luther Family Ford…
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High-speed chase spanning 103 miles ends outside of Fargo
PEMBINA COUNTY, N.D. (KVRR) -- A high-speed chase covering 103 miles on I-29 ended with nobody hurt on Saturday. Authorities say the pursuit began in Pembina County when a deputy noticed that a vehicle that was reported as stolen from…
Gov. Burgum vetoes penalizing state colleges over abortions
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) -- North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum has partially vetoed a bill aimed at penalizing the state’s 11 colleges and universities for funneling federal grant money to individuals or organizations that promote or perform abortions. Burgum said in…
North Dakota Dem-NPL elects Patrick Hart as new chair
BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) -- Dem-NPL leaders from across North Dakota elected Patrick Hart to serve as the new State Party Chair on Saturday. Hart is a small business owner living in Bismarck. He previously served as the Dem-NPL Vice Chair.…
Teenager killed in crash near Lidgerwood
LIDGERWOOD, N.D. (KVRR) -- A 15-year-old is dead following a crash near Lidgerwood on Saturday, May 8th. It happened at 12:22 a.m. when the boy was driving west bound on Highway 11. Officials say his pickup entered the north ditch…
Fargo rally honors missing and murdered Indigenous people
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) - Community members come together in Fargo to honor missing and murdered Indigenous people. "This is an everybody issue and we need all of us to keep talking about it keep…
Fargo Park District offering bike rentals
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- If you're looking to enjoy some fun outdoor activities, you're in luck. Fargo Parks District has begun bike rentals throughout the weekend for people to enjoy as they stroll along…
Businesses offer incentives as they struggle to hire new employees
FARGO-MOORHEAD (KVRR) -- While businesses struggled to stay afloat during the height of the pandemic, they are now faced with a shortage of employees willing to work. Many COVID-19 restrictions have eased in North…
Body found near Red River in Fargo
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) - Shortly after 3:00 Friday afternoon Fargo Police responded to a suicidal person near the convent landing on 52nd Avenue South near the Red River. Once officers arrived they found a body. Police have not released any…
Carl Ben Eielson student with BB gun suspended
FARGO (KVRR) - A student has been suspended from Carl Ben Eielson Middle School in Fargo after a search turned up an unloaded BB pistol. "A student reported to administration that another student had brought a gun school" school officials…
Update: Wahpeton teacher placed on leave for inappropriate activity during George Floyd discussion
WAHPETON, N.D. (KVRR) - A fifth grade teacher in the Wahpeton Public School District has been placed on administrative leave after what's being called "inappropriate and insensitive" classroom activity. Superintendent Rick Jacobson tells KVRR that it happened after a student…
Severe drought persists in North Dakota
BISMARCK, N.D. - Severe drought conditions persist in North Dakota, despite widespread rainfall and cooler weather recently. About 85% of North Dakota is experiencing extreme drought, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor map released Thursday. That’s up from 83% last…
Mother & Daughter Share Experience with Colon Cancer
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) - Strength and determination are two words that best describes the journey Amanda Houston and her mother overcame. "Very up and down emotions," said Houston. At age 34 Amanda received the…
Fargo armed robbery similar to killing of Moorhead taxi driver
FARGO-MOORHEAD (KVRR) - Police say one of two robberies in Fargo committed by the man arrested in the death of a taxi driver in Moorhead is similar to that case. "We had a cab driver that had a gun pulled…
Pet Connection: Meet Gru
This week's pet comes to us out of one of the most successful animated movie franchises of all time. But unlike his namesake... this guy is not grumpy. He's actually a pretty smiley guy,…
NDSU receives a doll collection that showcases many cultures
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- North Dakota State University receives a new doll collection for the Emily Reynolds Historic Costume Collection. It's being showcased as part of the diversity of dress around the world on the…
Farmer attacked by cow gets help from Farm Rescue
WALCOTT, N.D. (KVRR) -- Farmers helping farmers. From as far as Iowa, farmers helped a North Dakota farmer who suffered a recent injury. "Being a farmer we never want to ask for any help…
NDSU foundation exceeds fundraising goal
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- The NDSU foundation exceeds a fundraising campaign goal 20 months ahead of schedule. The In Our Hands campaign has raised $413 million dollars as of April 26th. Originally the…
89 year-old truck driver recognized by North Dakota Highway Patrol
https://twitter.com/NDHighwayPatrol/status/1390036064799133696 BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) - One of the oldest truck drivers in the nation recently made his way into North Dakota. Eighty-nine-year-old Dave Sheets is from the Denver area. The North Dakota Highway Patrol tweeted a photo and commended Sheets…
More deer licenses available in North Dakota this year
BISMARCK, N.D. - North Dakota will issue more deer hunting licenses this year than it has in the past 10 years. The Game and Fish Department will make 72,000 licenses available to hunters, the sixth consecutive year the number has…
Life 97.9 unexpectedly finds a new home
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- A local Christian radio station is expressing its gratitude after receiving an unexpected blessing in a time of desperation. "It was starting to show its age. We were getting roof…
Fargo garbage pick-up begins earlier during Clean Up Week
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) - Fargo's Public Works Department reminds people to get their garbage cans out early. During Clean Up Week crews are heading out to homes earlier than normal at 7:00 AM. Public Works says the department has gotten…
Passersby put out Fargo house fire
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- Firefighters respond to an early morning house fire Tuesday in North Fargo near North Dakota State University. Crews were sent at 7:30 after a passerby noticed flames coming from…
UPDATE: Missing woman last seen in Fargo found
UPDATE: Fargo Police say Jessica Houser has been found safe. The department did not say where she was found or anything about the person of interest they were searching for. FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) - Fargo Police say they have…
Person of interest identified in vandalism of Jesus statue
FARGO (KVRR) - Fargo police may be getting closer to solving a vandalism investigation at St. Mary's Cathedral. "We have identified a person of interest and continue to actively investigate the case"…
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