North Dakota News

Life 97.9 cuts the ribbon on its new studio

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) After struggling with an aging building, Life 97.9 found their new home by the way of Dakota Plains Realty. The ribbon cutting was not open to the public, but…

High Risk Sex Offender Has New Home in Fargo

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- A high risk sex offender has a new address in Fargo. Police tell us 41-year-old Cory Harmon is living at 1122 2nd Avenue South #6. He was convicted in 2011 in Richland County for luring a…

Grand Forks Murder Suspect Faces More Charges

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) -- The man charged with shooting and killing a woman in Grand Forks earlier this month has two more felony charges filed against him. Charges of attempted robbery and theft were filed Friday against 26-year-old Ahmed…

Harvey Teacher Named 2022 North Dakota Teacher of the Year

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) -- North Dakota's 2022 Teacher of the Year is...Bret Dockter! He is a sixth-grade teacher at B.M. Hanson Elementary School in Harvey. The award was announced in Bismarck by Gov. Doug Burgum and State School Superintendent Kirsten…

Police chase involving vehicle stolen in Fargo ends in Duluth

DULUTH, Minn. (KVRR/KFGO) - A Duluth man is accused of leading police on a chase Monday morning in vehicle that was reported stolen several days earlier in Fargo. A sheriff's deputy saw a pickup speeding and driving recklessly in Duluth's…

Investigation continues into deadly Amtrak Empire Builder derailment

JOPLIN, Mont. (AP) - Federal investigators examined overturned rail cars and a stretch of tracks Monday as they worked to figure out why an Amtrak train derailed in rural Montana over the weekend, killing three people. The westbound Empire Builder…

Charges pending following rollover in north Fargo

FARGO (KVRR) - Police say charges are pending against the driver of a vehicle that rolled over in north Fargo Sunday. The crash was reported at 6:28 p.m. in the 1900-block of 12th Ave. N. Police say the driver lost…

Explosion, fire damage Minot house, occupants are safe

MINOT, N.D. - Officials say an explosion and fire has caused significant damage to a house in Minot, but that its occupants are safe. Firefighters were dispatched to a home in southwest Minot about 1:30 a.m. Monday. Fire engulfed the…

Tattoo Artists and Motorcycle Enthusiasts Raise Funds for Make-A-Wish Foundation

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) - The Roughrider Ink and Iron Expo in West Fargo is filled with tattoos and motorcycles. Ink and oil-stained artists are gathering at the Veterans Memorial Arena to share their passions…

UPDATE: West Fargo Police Learn Identity of Bike Crash Victim

WEST FARGO, N.D. -- UPDATE from West Fargo Police: The juvenile has been identified and his family has been located. The West Fargo Police Department would like to thank the community for their help and join you in extending our…

Two Devils Lake People Dead In Three-Vehicle Crash Near Hunter

HUNTER, N.D. -- Two people from Devils Lake are dead after a three vehicle crash south of Hunter, North Dakota. Saturday afternoon around 2:45, a vehicle was waiting to turn into a private driveway from Highway 18 when it was…

UPDATE: Names Released of Two Dead In Head-On Crash South of Fargo

FARGO, N.D. -- Two people are dead after an early morning head-on crash on I-29 near Fargo. Just after one Sunday morning, an SUV was southbound on I-29 and a truck was northbound about 7 miles south of Fargo near…

Rep. Kelly Armstrong Tests Positive for COVID-19

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- North Dakota Rep. Kelly Armstrong has tested positive for COVID-19. In a message posted to his Twitter account, Armstrong wrote that he is experiencing mild symptoms and recovering at home in North Dakota. The 2nd term…

Hankinson attracts a big crowd for Oktoberfest

HANKINSON, N.D. (KVRR) - The small town of Hankinson attracted a large crowd of people to its downtown area Saturday. The city of around 1,000 people is celebrating its 19th Annual Oktoberfest with tons of food, beer, games, and music.…

Fargo Marathon welcomes back runners after last year's cancellation

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- With runners from more than 40 states lacing up their shoes, it's safe to say the Fargo Marathon is back in full swing. "We're having the marathon back in Fargo again. It's really exciting to see…

Man seriously hurt, vehicle starts on fire after rear-ending farm truck near Devils Lake

DEVILS LAKE, N.D. (KVRR) - Authorities say a 21-year-old Edmore man was seriously hurt after he rear-ended a farm truck Saturday afternoon on U.S. Highway 2 near Devils Lake, North Dakota. North Dakota Highway Patrol says James Holden was driving westbound…

FPD: Early morning crash in Fargo caused by a driver fleeing from police

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – South University Drive from 3rd Avenue to 6th Avenue South was temporarily closed Saturday morning after a two-vehicle crash.Fargo Police say an officer tried to stop a silver Jeep in the 1100 block of 2nd…

Fargo Marathon expecting fewer runners this year

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- Runners are getting ready for the Fargo Marathon weekend. The marathon and half marathon kick off tomorrow at the Fargodome and will take runners throughout Fargo and Moorhead neighborhoods,…

Candlelight vigil honors Anyiwei Maciek

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- People come together at a candlelight vigil honoring a Fargo woman. The vigil celebrates the life of 23-year-old Anyiwei Maciek who helped organize and push marches for the Black Lives…

Health experts and Fargo-Moorhead officials urge COVID-19 vaccinations

FARGO-MOORHEAD (KVRR) -- City leaders and health experts are urging people to help stop the spread of the coronavirus. As COVID-19 cases continue to rise, officials are placing an urgent call as they…

Group calls for updated hate crime laws following 'horrific attack' on 11-year-old girl

WASHINGTON (KVRR) - The nation’s largest Muslim civil rights organization is calling for new hate crime laws in North Dakota following reports that an 11-year-old girl was assaulted this week in Fargo. "This horrific attack and the failure to prosecute…