North Dakota News

Experts say public is not ready to forgo masks

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) - With the CDC updating its COVID-19 guidelines experts say we are not in the clear just yet. Parts of the country have already begun easing restrictions on mask mandates including…

Upset In Horace City Council Recall Election

HORACE, N.D. -- An upset for two men targeted in a recall election in Horace. David Fenelon and Bryan Schmidt have both been voted off of the City Council according to a release by the city. Unofficial results show the…

SWAT team training in North Fargo

FARGO, N.D. - Law enforcement wants you to know if you see a large police presence in North Fargo Tuesday night, it's just training. Red River Valley SWAT will be doing training at 901 41st Avenue North until 9:00. Officials…

Lawmakers asked to eliminate citation envelopes

BISMARCK, N.D. - The North Dakota Highway Patrol wants the Legislature to change a rule that requires law enforcement to provide a pre-addressed envelope with every traffic citation. The Patrol says the practice is a waste of money and an…

Wimmer's Diamonds to close downtown, West Acres and open new location

FARGO (KVRR) - After more than 100 years in downtown Fargo, one of the city's oldest retail businesses is on the move. Wimmer's Diamonds will close its stores in downtown Fargo and West Acres Mall. Both locations will merge into…

Burgum receives first dose of Moderna vaccine

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) - Gov. Doug Burgum received his first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine Tuesday as North Dakota reached another pandemic milestone with all counties now having health care providers serving the Phase 1C vaccine priority group. The governor received…

Fargo approves bid for water tower and mural

FARGO (KVRR/KFGO) – Fargo is getting a new water tower to replace three much smaller water towers, all on the north side. One was built in the 1940s and the others date from 1955 are in need of significant repairs…

Dozens of dead cattle found floating in Missouri River

BISMARCK, N.D. - State environmental officials say dozens of dead cattle have been found floating in the Missouri River in central North Dakota. Department of Environmental Quality spokeswoman Jennifer Skjod says between 30 to 100 head of dead cattle were…

Fargo man arrested for burglarizing South Dakota home

WATERTOWN, S.D. (KVRR/KWAT) - A Fargo man arrested Monday night in South Dakota is accused of burglarizing a home in Codington County. Thirty-two-year-old Dylan Kerr is being held on charges of first degree burglary, intentional damage to property, possession of…

Recall election today for two Horace City Council members

HORACE, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) – A special recall election is underway Tuesday in Horace. City Council members David Fenelon and Bryan Schmidt are running to keep their seats. Both were re-elected unopposed last June. Three challengers are on the special ballot…

Fargo & West Fargo Fire Departments hold 10-Week Recruit Training Academy

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) - Fargo and West Fargo firefighters are joining forces for a recruit training academy. "We are lucky enough to partner with Fargo in the recruit class. We have a total of…

Drekker Brewing empowers women at the YWCA through beer

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) - Drekker Brewing has chosen the YWCA of Cass-Clay to do some UnPillaging for March. In celebration of International Women's Day, they are teaming up to help empower women right here…

Fully vaccinated people can gather without masks

NEW YORK - Fully vaccinated Americans can gather with other vaccinated people indoors without wearing a mask or social distancing. That's according to long-awaited guidance from federal health officials. They also say that vaccinated people can come together in the…

NDSU investigating decals at Minard Hall

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) - An investigation is underway after decals that reference a "hate group" were found at North Dakota State University. According to an email sent to employees, NDSU received a report at…

Burgum appoints 4th state health officer since start of pandemic

BISMARCK, N.D. - Gov. Doug Burgum has appointed his fourth state health officer since the start of the coronavirus pandemic. Dr. Nizar Wehbi is the deputy director of the Center for Health Policy and assistant professor at the University of…

Phase 1C groups encouraged to share contact info with Fargo Cass Public Health

FARGO (KVRR) - In preparation for a transition to Phase 1C priority groups to COVID-19 vaccine clinics, Fargo Cass Public Health is encouraging residents in Phase 1C to complete the COVID-19 Vaccine Phase 1C Contact Form. Phase 1C includes an estimated…

Constitutional amendment would eliminate North Dakota property taxes

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR/KCND) - A Bismarck lawmaker has introduced a state Constitutional amendment that would eliminate local property taxes. Republican Rep. Rick Becker told the House Judiciary Committee the state would take over funding for schools, parks, police, firefighters and…

North Dakota campaign urges younger adults to get vaccinated

FARGO - Older residents and health care workers have kick-started the COVID-19 vaccine rollout in North Dakota. But many health officials worry that turning out younger and healthier adults will be a more difficult chore. The state has started soft…

Activists speak up ahead of Chauvin's trial

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- Ahead of the start of Derek Chauvin's trial, activists throughout the FM metro are seeking justice. "Today is a message of solidarity for the families of victims of police brutality, specifically…

Fire destroys house in rural Wahpeton

WAHPETON, N.D. (KVRR) -- Fire destroys a house northwest of Wahpeton. Crews were called to 17905 County Road 10 Southeast around 6:30 Saturday night. Departments from Dwight, Wahpeton, Breckenridge and Mooreton responded. They worked for about three hours on scene.…