North Dakotans Cleans Up the Iwen Trails
FARGO, N.D. -- After a windy winter, North Dakotans are putting on gloves and boots to clean up a local park! F-M Trailbuilders, a non-profit responsible for building the Iwen trails is calling for action.…
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FM Diversion Project Awarded $67 million to raise portion of I-29
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- The F-M Diversion Project is getting the green light to start work on Interstate 29. "Moorhead and Fargo and in Minnesota and North Dakota, our river doesn't divide us, it unites…
Nonprofits help children get technology to learn at home
FARGO, N.D. - Two local nonprofits link up in order to grant more children access to technology. The Tech For Kids organization held a laptop giveaway at the Dakota Medical Foundation. The group provides technology…
Judge orders delay amid debate over Dakota Access pipeline
WASHINGTON – A judge has delayed a decision on whether the Dakota Access Oil pipeline should be shut down while the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers conducts an environmental review on the project, after lawyers for the pipeline asked for…
Funding raised to continue flood diversion project, I-29 will be raised
FARGO, N.D. – Senator John Hoeven, joined by Senator Amy Klobuchar and Governor Doug Burgum, today announced that he has secured the funding and flexibility to enable the Army Corps of Engineers to raise I-29, advance the…
Rape & Abuse Crisis Center raises awareness during Sexual Assault Awareness Month
FARGO, N.D. - April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. It is also known by the acronym SAAM. Advocates say the goal of SAAM is to raise public awareness about sexual violence and to educate…
Red River Children's Advocacy Center helps abuse victims through their worst times
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) - April is Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month. "They can take a stand," Anna Frissell stated. April is child abuse awareness and prevention month all across the world. The Red…
West Fargo School Lunch Repack Pilot Program deemed a success
WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) - The West Fargo Public School District has wrapped up a pilot program aimed at repacking leftover lunch meals and distributing them to students in need. Officials say the School…
Gov. Doug Burgum Signs Legacy Fund Investment Bill
BISMARCK, N.D. -- Gov. Doug Burgum is signing a bill that’s aimed at creating a broader investment policy for the state’s voter-approved oil tax savings account. The bill sets targets for investing a greater portion of the Legacy Fund principal…
Major Progress Made on Amazon Fulfillment Center in North Fargo
FARGO, N.D. (KFGO) -- It's been more than seven months since construction started on the massive Amazon Fulfillment Center north of Hector International Airport in Fargo. A union leader says progress is moving ahead at a rapid pace. The earliest…
After Being Closed For A Year, Fargo Theatre Is Ready to Reopen
FARGO, N.D. -- Movies and stage productions are coming back to the Fargo Theatre. After being closed for a year due to the pandemic, the theatre is reopening Saturday, May 1. It will host film screenings, private event rentals and…
Division I Football Committee announces championship host sites, Fargo & Grand Forks on list
INDIANAPOLIS — The NCAA Division I Football Championship committee announced today 14 predetermined preliminary round sites for this year’s Division I Football Championship. Due to the health and safety protocols surrounding the pandemic, it…
ND-based Farm Rescue is showcased on BYUtv show
MINOT, N.D. (KVRR) -- North Dakota-based Farm Rescue is featured on a TV show as the nonprofit brings awareness to the work it does for farmers. "Making Good is a TV series through BYUTV.…
No vaccine, no service? Local attorney says "vaccine passports" are legal
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) - As COVID-19 vaccinations continue ramping up, a local legal expert weighs in on the so-called "vaccine passports." Some businesses, universities and airlines have already begun asking customers for proof of…
Sen. Hoeven Checks On Security Along Northern Border
BURKE CO., N.D. -- Following his trip south last month, North Dakota Senator John Hoeven is getting a look at operations along the northern border. The Republican is a member of the Senate Homeland Security Appropriations Committee. He was…
KFGO radio icon Tom Wynn dies at 83
FARGO (KVRR/KFGO) - Legendary KFGO radio broadcaster Tom Wynn has died. Wynn, who retired from KFGO in July 2017, passed away in the Twin Cities where he had moved last June to be closer to family. Wynn hosted "Tom Wynn…
North Dakota Senate OKs bill to prohibit state from issuing mask mandates
BISMARCK, N.D. - North Dakota’s Republican-led Senate has endorsed a measure that would prohibit the state mandating face coverings. Senators approved the bill Wednesday, but amended it to give local governments, schools and employers the option of requiring masks. The…
State to get $14.6 million to increase vaccine access for minorities
BISMARCK, N.D. - North Dakota will receive more than $14.6 million in federal aid to expand access to coronavirus vaccine, particularly among minorities. The funding from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is part of $3 billion being…
LIVE: Help From Home, for a Six-Year-Old with Brain Cancer
If you've ever spent any time in the hospital, you know that pretty much all you're thinking about is getting home again. But 6-year-old Ava Berthiaume isn't battling back against the brain cancer, that struck…
North Dakota's Horse Pasture Fire now 50% contained
THEODORE ROOSEVELT NATIONAL PARK (KVRR) - Firefighters say the Horse Pasture Fire in the North Unit of Theodore Roosevelt National Park is 50% contained. At this time, no structure damage has been reported, but officials say the CCC campground and…
Eric Church's 'Gather Again Tour' to stop in Grand Forks
NASHVILLE (KVRR) - CMA Entertainer of the Year Eric Church will perform in Grand Forks as part of a 55-city tour that begins in late summer. Church's "Gather Again Tour" will stop at the Alerus Center Oct. 1. Tickets will…
The Chamber Continues Conversations about Refugees in North Dakota
NORTH DAKOTA (KVRR) -- The Chamber's Eggs and Issues for April focused on the status of refugees in the state. "To be honest, who doesn't have a funky name. We all have funky names and…
MATBUS Offers Free Rides to COVID-19 Vaccinations
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- A reliable method of transportation is helping get more people to their COVID-19 vaccination appointments. We stopped charging fares March 23rd of last year to March 31st of this…
Fire displaces people in Grand Forks apartment building
GRAND FORKS, N.D. - People…
Transportation non-profit: ND infrastructure in need of improvement
NORTH DAKOTA (KVRR) -- A recent report has revealed North Dakota's infrastructure is in need of help. A Washington DC-based national transportation research nonprofit has released information on the roads, highways, and bridges throughout…
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