North Dakota News

Fargo rally honors missing and murdered Indigenous people

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) - Community members come together in Fargo to honor missing and murdered Indigenous people. "This is an everybody issue and we need all of us to keep talking about it keep…

Fargo Park District offering bike rentals

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- If you're looking to enjoy some fun outdoor activities, you're in luck. Fargo Parks District has begun bike rentals throughout the weekend for people to enjoy as they stroll along…

Businesses offer incentives as they struggle to hire new employees

FARGO-MOORHEAD (KVRR) -- While businesses struggled to stay afloat during the height of the pandemic, they are now faced with a shortage of employees willing to work. Many COVID-19 restrictions have eased in North…

Body found near Red River in Fargo

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) - Shortly after 3:00 Friday afternoon Fargo Police responded to a suicidal person near the convent landing on 52nd Avenue South near the Red River. Once officers arrived they found a body. Police have not released any…

Carl Ben Eielson student with BB gun suspended

FARGO (KVRR) - A student has been suspended from Carl Ben Eielson Middle School in Fargo after a search turned up an unloaded BB pistol. "A student reported to administration that another student had brought a gun school" school officials…

Update: Wahpeton teacher placed on leave for inappropriate activity during George Floyd discussion

WAHPETON, N.D. (KVRR) - A fifth grade teacher in the Wahpeton Public School District has been placed on administrative leave after what's being called "inappropriate and insensitive" classroom activity. Superintendent Rick Jacobson tells KVRR that it happened after a student…

Severe drought persists in North Dakota

BISMARCK, N.D. - Severe drought conditions persist in North Dakota, despite widespread rainfall and cooler weather recently. About 85% of North Dakota is experiencing extreme drought, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor map released Thursday. That’s up from 83% last…

Mother & Daughter Share Experience with Colon Cancer

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) - Strength and determination are two words that best describes the journey Amanda Houston and her mother overcame. "Very up and down emotions," said Houston. At age 34 Amanda received the…

Fargo armed robbery similar to killing of Moorhead taxi driver

FARGO-MOORHEAD (KVRR) - Police say one of two robberies in Fargo committed by the man arrested in the death of a taxi driver in Moorhead is similar to that case. "We had a cab driver that had a gun pulled…

Pet Connection: Meet Gru

This week's pet comes to us out of one of the most successful animated movie franchises of all time. But unlike his namesake... this guy is not grumpy. He's actually a pretty smiley guy,…

NDSU receives a doll collection that showcases many cultures

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- North Dakota State University receives a new doll collection for the Emily Reynolds Historic Costume Collection. It's being showcased as part of the diversity of dress around the world on the…

Farmer attacked by cow gets help from Farm Rescue

WALCOTT, N.D. (KVRR) -- Farmers helping farmers. From as far as Iowa, farmers helped a North Dakota farmer who suffered a recent injury. "Being a farmer we never want to ask for any help…

NDSU foundation exceeds fundraising goal

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- The NDSU foundation exceeds a fundraising campaign goal 20 months ahead of schedule. The In Our Hands campaign has raised $413 million dollars as of April 26th. Originally the…

89 year-old truck driver recognized by North Dakota Highway Patrol

https://twitter.com/NDHighwayPatrol/status/1390036064799133696 BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) - One of the oldest truck drivers in the nation recently made his way into North Dakota. Eighty-nine-year-old Dave Sheets is from the Denver area. The North Dakota Highway Patrol tweeted a photo and commended Sheets…

More deer licenses available in North Dakota this year

BISMARCK, N.D. - North Dakota will issue more deer hunting licenses this year than it has in the past 10 years. The Game and Fish Department will make 72,000 licenses available to hunters, the sixth consecutive year the number has…

Life 97.9 unexpectedly finds a new home

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- A local Christian radio station is expressing its gratitude after receiving an unexpected blessing in a time of desperation. "It was starting to show its age. We were getting roof…

Fargo garbage pick-up begins earlier during Clean Up Week

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) - Fargo's Public Works Department reminds people to get their garbage cans out early. During Clean Up Week crews are heading out to homes earlier than normal at 7:00 AM. Public Works says the department has gotten…

Passersby put out Fargo house fire

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- Firefighters respond to an early morning house fire Tuesday in North Fargo near North Dakota State University. Crews were sent at 7:30 after a passerby noticed flames coming from…

UPDATE: Missing woman last seen in Fargo found

UPDATE: Fargo Police say Jessica Houser has been found safe. The department did not say where she was found or anything about the person of interest they were searching for. FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) - Fargo Police say they have…

Person of interest identified in vandalism of Jesus statue

FARGO (KVRR) - Fargo police may be getting closer to solving a vandalism investigation at St. Mary's Cathedral. "We have identified a person of interest and continue to actively investigate the case"…

Dakota Access oil pipeline to stay open during review

WASHINGTON - The Biden administration reiterated that the Dakota Access oil pipeline should continue to operate while the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers conducts an extensive environmental review, although the Corps said again it could change its mind. The Standing…