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Fire damages Fargo apartment building

FARGO (KVRR/KFGO) - Fire damaged a portion of a two story rowhouse apartment building Monday in north Fargo. The fire at 307 7th Ave. N. was reported shortly before 6 a.m. A second alarm was called because it's a…

The Red River Zoo Celebrates Mother's Day

FARGO, N.D. -- There is a list of things mothers can do today, like eating or seeing a movie, but some mothers chose to visit the zoo. "Mother's Day is a popular day and so…

Road Projects Planned In FM Metro for I-94 and I-29

FARGO, N.D. -- Road crews will be working around the I-94 and I-29 intersection starting on Monday morning. They'll be working on the bridge approach slabs and installing expansion joints. Two lanes of traffic and ramp access will remain…

West Fargo hosts the City's first Color Fest

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- You may notice an area in West Fargo is now a bit brighter. The City is hosting its first Color Fest. "Today is Color Fest….we're here from 10 to 4.…

New Life Center collecting donations

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- The New Life Center in Fargo is collecting clutter to help people in need. The thrift store is teaming up with 97.7 to pick up donations at the Luther Family Ford…

High-speed chase spanning 103 miles ends outside of Fargo

PEMBINA COUNTY, N.D. (KVRR) -- A high-speed chase covering 103 miles on I-29 ended with nobody hurt on Saturday. Authorities say the pursuit began in Pembina County when a deputy noticed that a vehicle that was reported as stolen from…

Gov. Burgum vetoes penalizing state colleges over abortions

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) -- North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum has partially vetoed a bill aimed at penalizing the state’s 11 colleges and universities for funneling federal grant money to individuals or organizations that promote or perform abortions. Burgum said in…

North Dakota Dem-NPL elects Patrick Hart as new chair

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) -- Dem-NPL leaders from across North Dakota elected Patrick Hart to serve as the new State Party Chair on Saturday. Hart is a small business owner living in Bismarck. He previously served as the Dem-NPL Vice Chair.…

Teenager killed in crash near Lidgerwood

LIDGERWOOD, N.D. (KVRR) -- A 15-year-old is dead following a crash near Lidgerwood on Saturday, May 8th. It happened at 12:22 a.m. when the boy was driving west bound on Highway 11. Officials say his pickup entered the north ditch…

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…

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…

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…

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 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…

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