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Richman elected Chairman of Tri-College University Board of Directors

FARGO (KVRR) - North Dakota State College of Science President John Richman has been elected to serve at the board chairman of Tri-College University. The partnership is comprised of Concordia College, Minnesota State University Moorhead, North Dakota State University, Minnesota…

Downtown Fargo's Twist closes, 'new concept' coming soon

FARGO (KVRR) - A lack of workers and rising expenses have forced a downtown Fargo restaurant to close its doors. Twist, located at 220 Broadway, is closed, effective today. The eatery announced on social media that the closure was necessary…

86 year-old woman gets probation in pedestrian's death

BISMARCK, N.D. - An 86-year-old woman who struck and killed a pedestrian and then left the scene of the crash has been sentenced to two years of probation. Bertha Harper of Bismarck earlier pleaded guilty to negligent homicide and failure…

"High Risk" sex offender taken into custody in Fargo

FARGO, N.D. (KFGO) – Acting on a tip, Fargo police arrested a “high risk” sex offender who was being sought by authorities for skipping his probation requirements in Valley City. Leslie Allery, 42, had cut off his ankle monitor and…

Adolescent Covid-19 Rate is low in North Dakota

NORTH DAKOTA (KVRR) -- New data is showing teens are not getting their Covid vaccines since being authorized to do so. North Dakota's health department shows that nearly 13 percent of the state's…

A New Local Non-Profit Is Saving Horses

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Pride and Joy is a new organization aiming to save horses from being killed. "We have rescued chickens in the house right now that we integrated with the…

Damages from Fargo apartment fire reach $365,000

FARGO (KVRR) - Damages caused by a fire in a Fargo apartment building are estimated at $365,000. The June 14 fire happened at 3325 17th Ave. S. Fire Marshal Ryan Erickson said no one was injured, but some residents were…

Drought leads to skyrocketing wildfires in North Dakota

MINOT, N.D. - In drought-stricken North Dakota, wildfires have burned about 156 square miles of land across the state so far this year, more than seven times the amount from all of last year. The North Dakota Department of Emergency…

Williston police investigate shooting incidents

WILLISTON, N.D. - Police are investigating multiple reports of gunfire in Williston. According to authorities, there were two places where gunshots were fired in the city early Sunday morning. They say no one has been hurt by the gunfire. Investigators…

Happy Father's Day From KVRR

FARGO, N.D.-- With this being Father's Day, KVRR hit the community to find out how special father's day is and what it means to them. "Favorite thing about being a father is watching them grow…

Fargo Community Celebrates World Refugee Day

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- People from all different backgrounds coming together to celebrate World Refugee Day at Rehault Farm. "When we are together, we heal. When we are together we learn. When we are together…

US-Canada border restrictions extended until July 21

TORONTO - Border restrictions on nonessential travel with the United States will be extended until July 21, officials said, as Canada works to get a higher percentage of Canadians fully vaccinated. Public Safety Minister Bill Blair said the move has…

Partners selected for FM Diversion project

FARGO (KVRR/KFGO) - The FM Diversion is moving forward with the selection of three major contractors that will design and build the 30-mile long diversion channel. The $935 million bid from the Red River Alliance was slightly above the Diversion…

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