Local veterans gather to honor their service and sacrifice
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- Veterans across the country participated in events as the nation salutes their service and sacrifice. “It’s just marvelous the way the country locally,…
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NDSU President Cook named the next president of Iowa State University
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- NDSU will have to find a new leader. President David Cook has been named the next president of Iowa State University. Cook attended Iowa State University and graduated in 1992 with a Bachelor of Arts in…
North Dakota submits proposal to ban candy, soda from food assistance
BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — North Dakota has submitted a request to the federal government to prohibit North Dakotans enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program from using their benefits to buy soft drinks, energy drinks or candy. If…
More to be done, vet says, as North Dakota sees uptick in veteran homelessness
BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — Michael Hauck served as a staff sergeant, combat engineer for the U.S. Army in Germany, Egypt and the states of Georgia and Washington. After 12 years, he called it a career and transitioned to…
Bill to end government shutdown passes the Senate, heads to House next for final vote
The U.S. Senate on Monday drew closer to ending the U.S. government shutdown after a small group of Senate Democrats and an independent senator broke a 40-day stalemate late Sunday evening and voted with Republicans to move forward with reopening the government, in a…
Fargo delays voting on annexing AI data center land north of Fargo, also rejects pausing Harm Reduction Program
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- Harwood Mayor Blake Hankey appears at the latest Fargo City Commission meeting to ask the city to "back off" of a land grab for a proposed AI data center. The city has done just that, but…
Rocky's Burgers, Franks, and Fries opens in south Fargo
FARGO — A new, locally-owned restaurant has opened and is serving burgers and franks to the metro. Rocky's Burgers, Franks, and Fries opened their doors to the public on Monday. Rocky's Burgers, Franks, and Fries opened its doors in the…
West Fargo's head football coach announces resignation after 35 seasons
WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- Head Coach Jay Gibson announces his resignation after 35 seasons coaching the West Fargo Packers. Gibson led the Packers to an impressive 217–140 record, a 61% winning percentage, and 29 playoff appearances. Gibson also led…
Local non-profit hosts first ever “Lasagna Marathon” to give back to families
FARGO, N.D (KVRR) — A local nonprofit is giving back to the community by making a lot of lasagna. The group will be holding a Thanksgiving Eve Lasagna Marathon and volunteers and donations are needed. On November 26, volunteers will…
Man arrested for attempting to rob Fargo bank
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- A man is arrested after attempting to rob a downtown Fargo bank. Fargo Police say 36-year-old Kashif Grant, who has no permanent address, went into a bank in the 400 block of Main Avenue shortly before…
ND Game and Fish warns hunters about dangers of thin ice
FARGO — North Dakota Game and Fish Department has put out a warning to hunters about the dangers of thin ice. According to Game and Fish, the recent cold weather in some parts of the state has created ice on…
Horace, ND man charged with shooting death of his girlfriend last week
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) -- Cass County prosecutors have charged a Horace man with manslaughter, aggravated assault, reckless endangerment and child neglect in the shooting death of his girlfriend in the apartment the two shared in Horace. Derrick Lobbo, 21, was…
Man shot while hunting in Marshall County, MN
MARSHALL CO., Minn. (KVRR-KFGO) – A 25-year-old man was shot during Minnesota’s deer gun opener this weekend. Marshall County Sheriff’s Office received a call that a man had been shot in the upper thigh while hunting by Nelson Slough on…
Fargo man pleads guilty to sexually abusing minor
FARGO (KVRR-KFGO) – A Fargo man has pleaded guilty to sexually abusing a minor. 26-year-old Aaron Cofell was charged with gross sexual imposition, endangerment of a child or vulnerable adult, simple assault and two drug-related charges. Cofell pleaded guilty to gross sexual…
Valley City State University president takes same job in Aberdeen, S.D.
ABERDEEN, S.D. (KFGO/KVRR) – The South Dakota Board of Regents has picked the current president of Valley City State University as the next president of Northern State University in Aberdeen. Dr. Alan LaFave will return to his alma mater in…
Sky is done falling,’ North Dakota rancher says of dropping cattle prices
BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) -- North Dakota rancher August Heupel has yet to sell any of the beef calves he has raised this year, so far avoiding the recent drop in prices that was fueled in part by comments…
Golden Drive Homeless Kids seeks donations for its annual "Christmas Gift Event"
WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- Golden Drive Homeless Kids is kicking it into high gear looking for donations for those in need heading into the holidays. Now through November 30, you can drop off items at participating businesses for the…
No deer for Gov. Tim Walz during firearms deer hunting opener in Minnesota
GOODHUE CO., Minn. (KVRR) -- Traditions continue during this opening weekend of the firearms deer hunting season in Minnesota and North Dakota. Nearly 400 thousand hunters take part in the season each year across Minnesota. Gov. Tim Walz celebrated the…
Trump administration demands states 'undo' full SNAP payouts as states warn of 'catastrophic impact'
President Donald Trump's administration is demanding states “undo” full SNAP benefits paid out under judges' orders last week, now that the U.S. Supreme Court has stayed those rulings, marking the latest swing in a seesawing legal battle over the anti-hunger program used…
List of possible names for new elementary school in Fargo is narrowed down
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) -- Fargo School Board has narrowed down the list of possible names for the new northside elementary school to 29. The names were submitted by the public, and board members selected their favorites. 437 unique names were…
Bundle Up Your Baby Bump Seeks to Help Needy Families for the Colder Months
WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) - Catholic Charities of North Dakota first sensed that families in the Fargo-Moorhead area were in need during the pandemic - and their…
Bounce in the Valley Returns to Red River Fairgrounds
WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) - Bounce in the Valley has returned to the Red River Fairgrounds, giving kids a way to stay active even as it gets colder outside. The inflatable extravaganza began on Friday, November 7 at the Butler…
Prairie Boutique Returns for 44th Installment
HORACE, N.D. (KVRR) - The early Winter chill has put people in the mood for holiday items - and there might have been no better place to get them than at the Prairie Boutique. It was the 44th annual boutique,…
Applications for Automation Tax Credits Re-Opened
BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) - Businesses in North Dakota that are looking to invest in automation now have the ability to receive assistance from the state's Department of Commerce. The NDDoC has announced that the Automation Tax Credit (ATC) Program Portal…
Inmate Escapes from Bismarck Prison
BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) - Authorities are searching for a fugitive who walked away from a minimum-security correctional facility and may be headed towards the Devils Lake area. According to the North Dakota Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, 38-year-old Roman James…
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