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Fargo South H.S. honors WWII Bronze Star recipient

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) - With Veterans Day Approaching Fargo South High School honored those who served our country. Students vote on a vet to honor every year. Maurice Bonemeyer fought in World War…

Wahpeton veteran receives nine medals five decades after being discharged

WAHPETON, N.D. (KVRR) - A Wahpeton Vietnam veteran is given nine military awards he earned decades after serving in the Navy. Congressman Kelly Armstrong presented Seaman Al Collins the Purple Heart, Navy and Marine…

FBI seeking info in presumed murder of North Dakota man

MINNEAPOLIS (KVRR) - The FBI is seeking the public’s assistance regarding the disappearance and presumed death of Steven Roger Longie. Longie was last seen around the Turtle Mountain Indian Reservation in late October, 2020. The FBI says there are "investigative…

Reward offered for missing Bismarck High School senior

BISMARCK, N.D. - The father of a missing Bismarck High School senior is offering a reward for information that helps authorities find his son. Darius Hurdle, of Minneapolis, says the reward of $5,000 to $10,000 would be distributed after 18-year-old…

North Dakota joins lawsuit against Biden vaccine mandate for Medicare, Medicaid workers

BISMARCK, ND (KVRR) - Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem said Wednesday that North Dakota has joined a lawsuit that challenges a vaccine mandate for healthcare workers employed by companies that receive Medicare and Medicaid funds. According to the lawsuit, the CMS vaccine…

Hershey to acquire Dot's Pretzels and Pretzels Inc. for $1.2 billion

FARGO (KVRR) - The Hershey Company says it has entered into an agreement to acquire North Dakota-based Dot's Pretzels. Dot's Pretzels started more than a decade ago. It was originally a homemade snack that she shared with family, friends and…

LIVE: ND Ag Lawyer Shares Story Of How She Helped Save Thousands Of Family Farms

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- She's a renowned ag lawyer who served as North Dakota's ag commissioner. Now, she's an author, recounting how she helped save thousands of family farms across the country. Sarah…

Judge allows Fargo mayor to run for another term

FARGO (KVRR/KFGO) - A district court judge has ruled that Fargo Mayor Tim Mahoney can seek another term. Mahoney was a city commissioner when he was appointed to finish the term of Mayor Dennis Walaker following his death from cancer. He…

Fire damages home in Jamestown

JAMESTOWN, N.D. (KVRR) - Firefighters in Jamestown were called to a fire at a residential fire Wednesday morning. The fire was located inside the garage of the home. No injuries were reported. Crews were on scene for about an hour. …

AAA predicts busy holiday travel season despite high gas prices

FARGO (KVRR) - Gasoline prices surged in October and are likely to remain elevated through the holiday season. AAA spokesman Gene LaDoucer says in North Dakota, the average price for gas is about $3.20 per gallon. LaDoucer says Thanksgiving gas prices…

Fargo Public Schools drops mask mandate during after hours events

FARGO (KVRR/KFGO) - Face coverings will no longer be required in school buildings during non-instructional hours in the Fargo Public School District. Superintendent Rupak Gandhi says the decision was made following discussion with Fargo Cass Public Health and the State…

Plans for new West Fargo Fire Dept. HQ shared with City Commission

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) - Plans for the new West Fargo Fire Department headquarters are coming together. West Fargo Fire Chief Dan Fuller announced the finalized planning process of the project. The fire…

West Fargo Public Schools preparing to vaccinate young students

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The West Fargo Public School District is making preparations to vaccinate elementary students against the coronavirus. “We are currently working with Thrifty White on clinic opportunities specific to our elementary-aged population,” according to Health, Safety…

Bismarck police involved in search for missing Fargo man

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) - Police in Bismarck are asking residents for any information they can provide about a missing Fargo man whose car was found in Bismarck. Fargo police took a missing person report on 38-year-old Daniel Olson after he…

Indigenous Art Sale postponed by Plains Art Museum

FARGO, ND (KVRR) - The Plains Art Museum is cancelling the Indigenous Art Sale this weekend. On the museum's website they announced the Art Fair scheduled on Saturday, November 13 will be moved to the spring. No date has been…

Grand Forks mayor asks lawmakers to expedite pipeline project

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR/KCND) - Grand Forks Mayor Brandon Bochenski is asking North Dakota lawmakers to shorten the timeline for constructing a pipeline that would bring Bakken natural gas to the Red River Valley. The legislature is considering a proposal to…

Fargo woman sentenced to 7 years for killing boyfriend

FARGO, N.D. - A Fargo woman has been sentenced to seven years in prison for fatally stabbing her boyfriend. Thirty-four-year-old Terin Stately had previously pleaded guilty to manslaughter in an agreement with prosecutors after she was initially charged with murder.…

Update: Fargo Casey's robbery suspect arrested

UPDATE - Fargo Police says 26-year-old Tyler Hendrickson of Fargo has been arrested in connection with a robbery at a Casey's General Store robbery. Officers worked through the day to get video evidence and find Hendrickson. Police did not say…

Burgum's State of the State Address covers tax breaks, energy and jobs

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) - North Dakota is in a good place according to Governor Doug Burgum, the economy is flourishing, the population is growing and investors are interested. Burgum touched on many…

Committee advances bill that would ban teaching critical race theory

BISMARCK (KVRR/KCND) - The House Delayed Bills Committee has approved the introduction of a bill that would prohibit the teaching of critical race theory in North Dakota schools. The sponsor is Fargo Republican Representative Jim Kasper. The vote on the…

Jan. 6 panel subpoenas 6 more Trump associates in probe

WASHINGTON (AP) - A committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection has issued subpoenas to six associates of former President Donald Trump who were involved in his efforts to overturn his defeat in the 2020 election, further escalating the panel’s…