Is Giving Melatonin to Children Dangerous?
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- A local doctor says there's not enough evidence to determine if Melatonin is dangerous for children. "At this time, the long term effect of melatonin, we have no idea because we…
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NDSU offers Bison Strides equine therapy
FARGO, N.D - (KVRR) - Get your boots and helmet and saddle up for a ride. "We see a lot of benefits for people of abilities who are riding," North Dakota State Associate Professor…
Lawmakers derail plan seen as bailout for Hoeven's bank
BISMARCK, N.D. - Budget writers in the Republican-controlled North Dakota House want to derail legislation to save a troubled shipping facility. The move comes after criticism that the move was a bailout for banks, including one owned by GOP U.S.…
Two wanted for fatal North Dakota shooting arrested in Arizona
BISMARCK, N.D. - Police say two men wanted for a fatal shooting in Bismarck have been arrested in a small Arizona town near the Mexico border. Officials say the men, 26 and 29, are both from Detroit and were traveling…
Two more arrested in West Fargo shooting
WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) - Two more people have been arrested in connection to the March 21 shooting in West Fargo that occurred in the 1500 block of 11th Avenue E. Jahmond Walker, of Glyndon, Minn. was arrested in Hibbing,…
CDC says fully vaccinated can travel, no need to quarantine
NEW YORK - Add travel to the activities vaccinated Americans can enjoy again. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated its guidance Friday to say fully vaccinated people can travel within the U.S. without getting a COVID-19 test or…
Strong economic growth continues in the region
OMAHA, Neb. - A new monthly survey of business leaders suggests that strong economic growth will continue over the next few months in nine Midwest and Plains states as businesses continue to recover from the pandemic. Creighton University economist Ernie…
Update: Crews stop wildfire from spreading into Medora
BISMARCK, N.D. - Firefighters have stopped a wildfire from spreading in the western North Dakota tourist town of Medora, where its 100 residents were forced to evacuate. There were no immediate reports of injuries…
Rep. Armstrong takes questions from Sheyenne High School seniors
WEST FARGO, N.D (KVRR) -- Congressman Kelly Armstrong stops by a local high school for a Q&A session with the seniors. "It's part of what we do it's one of my favorite things…
Move that house! Traffic temporarily disrupted as a house is moved across Fargo
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- A house on the move early Thursday morning caused some traffic disruptions around town. "It's interesting," said Linda Warner, who watched from the street as the house was hauled across…
$3 Million Winning Mega Millions Ticket Sold In Fargo Is Claimed
FARGO, N.D. -- A Mega Millions winning ticket worth $3 million and sold in Fargo has been claimed. But the winner has chosen to remain anonymous. The ticket for Tuesday's drawing was sold at a Casey's General Store. The winner's…
Hamilton: Immigrant, Patriot, Visionary Exhibit at Downtown Fargo Library
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) - A traveling exhibit that connects the younger generation and the American revolution can be found at the downtown Fargo Public Library. You'll be able to become familiar with who Hamilton…
Thursday is National Wear Blue Day to Prevent Child Abuse and Neglect
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- Many people around the country are standing together for National Wear Blue Day. April 1st marks the first day of National Child Abuse Prevention Month. Wearing blue signifies the pinwheel,…
Gov. Burgum Declares Statewide Wildfire Emergency as Medora Is Evacuated
BILLINGS CO., N.D. -- (UPDATE: 8:43pm 04/01/21) -- Around 9,600 acres have burned near Medora, North Dakota and containment of the grass fire which caused the evacuation of the small tourist town is at 15%. Interstate 94 is temporarily closed…
Did Grand Forks PD Hire a Goat...or is it just a great April Fool's Day Joke?
GRAND FORKS, N.D. -- Grand Forks Police Department has a new crime fighter! Meet Brandon, the department's dual-purpose police goat. They say he's getting faster every day! Brandon is fully qualified in tracking and detection and is National Police Goat…
Large Grass Fire Near Mentor, Minnesota 90% Contained
MENTOR, Minn. -- A grass fire near Mentor, Minnesota which started Monday is now 90% contained and authorities say it was "human-caused". Minnesota Incident Command reports the "Oxcart Fire" had no new fire growth overnight. Calmer weather helped keep the…
North Dakota National Guard on standby for wildfire response
BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) - Gov. Doug Burgum has placed the North Dakota National Guard on standby to provide help if additional resources are needed to respond to a growing number of wildfires. In the event a statewide emergency is declared,…
Luna Fargo turns bathroom controversy into money for nonprofit
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- A Fargo restaurant is turning what they call their "15 minutes of fame" into money for a nonprofit organization. Earlier this week, we told you about Luna Fargo, on South University Drive, firing back online at…
Police say so far, cocktail drugging claims not verified
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) - Fargo police say no specific people or locations have been linked to recent reports of people being drugged at various liquor establishments in downtown Fargo. Police say they're investigating several…
Dangerous potential for wildfires continues
FARGO (KVRR) - The National Weather Service says to expect critical fire weather conditions across all of North Dakota, northwestern Minnesota and portions of South Dakota Thursday afternoon and evening. Forecasters say very dry air, gusty southerly winds, and dry…
Burgum vetoes measure allowing bill introductions in December
BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR/KCND) - Gov. Doug Burgum has vetoed a bill that would have allowed the Legislature to introduce, consider and vote on bills in the December organizational session, just as they would during the regular session. In his veto…
Border agent credited with saving man from brush fire
PORTAL, N.D. - A U.S. Border Patrol agent is credited with saving a man who was trapped in a brush fire along the North Dakota border with Canada. Officials say the agent assigned to the Portal Station was on patrol…
NDSU hosts first COVID-19 vaccine clinic on campus
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- Sanford Health partners with North Dakota State University to offer hundreds of COVID-19 vaccines to students, faculty and staff. The first-ever COVID-19 vaccine clinic on campus took place Wednesday at…
Man Pleads Guilty To 2019 Food Truck Owner Slaying
FARGO, N.D. -- One of the men involved in the murder of Fargo food truck owner Jay Halvorson has changed his plea to guilty. A judge sentenced Charles Harris III to 30 years in prison with credit for already…
Area artists given $20,000 in grants from The Arts Partnership
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) - Thanks to donations for grants, many Fargo artists will be able to continue pursuing their dreams and careers in the fine arts. The Arts Partnership granted 10 local artists money…
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