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2021 Commencement for West Fargo High School Graduates

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- "I just want to thank my mom and my grandpa and my little brother for supporting me and this awesome staff here at West Fargo High School," said…

Sheyenne High School holds its 2021 commencement

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- Sheyenne High School seniors celebrate their graduation in person. “Being grown-up. Finally leaving high school. Being able to start my life. It’s a good feeling to achieve all of this…

Fort Abercrombie State Historic Site opens for the summer

ABERCROMBIE, N.D. (KVRR) -- The Fort Abercrombie State Historic Site is kicking off Memorial Day weekend with its opening day. "Today is the opening of a season after COVID-19 season. It's a great day, where…

Fargo Police looking for witnesses following fatal motorcycle crash

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) - A man is dead following a motorcycle crash in the 4200 block of 9th Avenue Circle South in Fargo Friday evening. Authorities say the man was transported to a local hospital with serious injuries, where he…

Healing Garden seeks historic Purington bricks

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- The Crosses for Cameron foundation has entered phase two in its Garden of Healing project. It commemorates Cameron Bolton who was an organ donor and died in 2018. Cameron's parents are…

Pop up food pantry helps bring food to the table

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- Food insecurity continues to affect many local families throughout the metro. After a year of serving the community, West Fargo Pastor, Megan Casper has found food insecurity affects a…

Teen charged after gun found in backpack at Williston school

WILLISTON, N.D. - Authorities say a 15-year-old boy accused of bringing a gun to Williston Middle School has been arrested and charged. Williston police responded to a call shortly after 1:15 p.m. Wednesday to a report of a weapon on…

Woman stopped twice for speeding blamed goats for distracting her

FARGO (KVRR/KFGO) - It was a "first" for the North Dakota Highway Patrol. A state trooper made a traffic stop for speeding on I-94 near Jamestown and cited a woman for going 90 mph in a 75 mph zone. The…

Ceremony honors Grand Forks Officer Holte one year after his death

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) -- A year has passed since the death of Grand Forks police officer Cody Holte who was killed in the line of duty. "Cody made the ultimate sacrifice of…

Bonanzaville's Veterans Memorial Celebration honors local veterans

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) - Bonanzaville is honoring veterans in our community ahead of Memorial Day. At the annual Veterans Memorial Celebration Thursday evening, the West Fargo High School band performed as people enjoyed…

New Grant Opportunity for Venue-based Businesses & Services In North Dakota

BISMARCK, N.D. -- Florists, caterers, promoters and other event and support services who had at least a 50% revenue loss during the pandemic can apply for a new grant. The application window through the North Dakota Department of Commerce will…

Chicago man nominated for Fargo Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

FARGO (KVRR) - A Chicago area man has been nominated to serve as Fargo's first Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. The Fargo City Commission will be asked to approve a contract with Dr. Terry Hogan. A statement from the…

Lease approved for new NDSCS career academy in Fargo

FARGO (KVRR/KCND) - The state Board of Higher Education has approved a lease agreement between the North Dakota State College of Science in Wahpeton and the NDSCS Foundation to build a career academy in Fargo. It would be done in…

Cramer to host EPA administrator visit next week

WASHINGTON (KVRR) - Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael Regan will visit North Dakota next week. Sen. Kevin Cramer is hosting the visit. Cramer says Regan will participate in a "listening session" on June 3 in Bismarck. The trip will also…

Police use loud flash devices to execute high risk search warrant

FARGO (KVRR) - Nearby residents may have heard some unusual noises Thursday morning when the Red River Valley SWAT Team and the Fargo Police Department's Narcotics Unit executed a "high risk search warrant" in a south Fargo neighborhood. The search…

Ethics Commission recommends change to meal rules

BISMARCK, N.D. - North Dakota’s Ethics Commission has advanced an exception to its meal rules for public officials. The exception would allow lawmakers, elected officials and other state employees to accept meals of $10 or less from members of the…

People line up to honor West Fargo Lt. Gustafson during funeral procession

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- A fleet of police vehicles say farewell to fallen West Fargo Police Lieutenant Adam Gustafson after his funeral service. "We've always been really supportive of law enforcement so we…

Big demand for homes as listings drops in Fargo-Moorhead

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- Right now is the time for you to buy or sell a house. "Interest rates are at a phenomenal low rate right now, so it's really a great time to…

Grant for Family Wellness Teen's Mental Health Program

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- Family Wellness is teaming up with West Fargo schools in the Fall for a teen program thanks to the Offutt Family Foundation. The fitness center received a special community builder…

Community pulls together at funeral service for West Fargo Lt. Adam Gustafson

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) - Family, friends, colleagues and strangers pull together to honor the life of fallen West Fargo Lt. Adam Gustafson, who died from a heart attack last week. A contagious smile…

Lawmakers ask state to stop calling residents about COVID-19 vaccine

BISMARCK, N.D. - Two Republican state legislators are asking North Dakota health officials to stop calling residents to offer information on the coronavirus vaccine. Sens. Jessica Bell and Nicole Poolman sent a letter to State Health Officer Dr. Nizar Wehbi…