North Dakota News

U.S. Attorney Drew Wrigley resigns effective Feb. 28

FARGO (KVRR) - North Dakota U.S. Attorney Drew Wrigley submitted his resignation to President Biden Tuesday. Wrigley's resignation is effective Feb. 28, which is the date Biden expects many of President Trump's appointees to step down. Wrigley has served as…

North Dakota House wants voters to okay online sports betting

BISMARCK, N.D. - The North Dakota House wants residents to decide if sports betting and internet poker should be allowed in the state. Representatives on Tuesday endorsed a pair of bipartisan resolutions and companion bills that set the rules for…

North Dakota House legalizes recreational marijuana

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR/KCND) - The North Dakota House has voted to legalize recreational use of marijuana. The bill only allows the already-established “compassion centers” to sell marijuana.  Residents would not be allowed to grow…

North Dakota House raises state gasoline tax

BISMARCK (KVRR/KCND) -The North Dakota House has voted to raise the gasoline tax by three cents a gallon. The tax would jump from 23 cents to 26 cents.  The increase is projected to raise another $44 million over the next…

Fargo attempted murder suspect arrested

FARGO (KVRR) - Fargo Police say a man wanted in connection with a January shooting at the Arbors is in custody. Twenty-one-year-old Oliver Tye was arrested Monday night by the Metro Street Crimes Unit and U.S. Marshals. Tye was wanted…

Over 1,000 boxes of food helps feed community

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) - A free food giveaway is helping ensure people in the community are staying fed. More than 1,000 boxes of food were given to people in need at the Fargo-Moorhead Labor…

Man sought in downtown Fargo bar shooting

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) - Fargo police are looking for Brandon Roosevelt Grant in connection with a downtown shooting that happened early  Sunday. Three people were shot near the Bismarck Bar in the 500 block…

Fargo man sentenced to four months in jail for downtown riot

FARGO (KVRR) - A Fargo man will spend four months in jail for participating in riots in downtown Fargo following George Floyd's death in Minneapolis. Twenty-one-year-old Abdimanan Bana Habib was also ordered to pay $2,500 in restitution. “The defendant crossed…

Gehrig wants to limit Fargo mayor's emergency powers

FARGO (KVRR/KFGO) Three months ago, Fargo City Commissioner Tony Gehrig sought to end Fargo’s emergency declaration immediately, but it failed on a 3-2 vote. At Monday night’s commission meeting, Gehrig will ask for an amendment to the city’s State of…

House approves bill to outlaw local mask mandates

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR/KCND) - The North Dakota House has passed a bill to prevent local governments from imposing mask mandates. The bill’s sponsor is Minot Republican Representative Jeff Hoverson. Hoverson told the House he's received a lot of emails, virtually…

North Dakota family was aboard 777 during engine explosion

BISMARCK, N.D. - A family from Wishek, N.D. was aboard a United Airlines flight forced to make an emergency landing after the aircraft's right engine exploded shortly after takeoff from Denver. Brenda Dohn of Wishek was aboard the Boeing 777-200…

As catalytic converter theft grows, lawmakers take notice

BISMARCK, N.D. - North Dakota lawmakers are considering a bill to restrict the sale and purchase of catalytic converters. Advocates say the bill is designed to cut down on an epidemic of catalytic converter thefts. Catalytic converters have become a…

Mahnomen County Is A Leader In COVID-19 Vaccinations

MAHNOMEN CO., Minn. -- Mahnomen County is vaccinating at rates that far surpass most other counties in Minnesota. Minnesota Public Radio News reports that as of this past week, 85 percent of people 65 and older in the county have…

Fargo Invaders scouting for 2021 season

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- The Fargo Invaders are scouting for new players to join the team as they prepare for this year's football season. The reigning Northern Elite Football League champions are preparing athletes for…

Players compete in annual pond hockey tournament

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- The Fargo Parks District is welcoming players back with a game of pond hockey after canceling last week's events due to the dangerously cold temperatures. "We have our annual pond hockey…

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