Local church hosts pop-up food pantry for community
WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- "The safety of students and staff is our primary concern so we have in place the safety mitigation guidelines that our state is requiring us to follow. The Lutheran…
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Burgum says harassment 'unacceptable' following expulsion of Simons
BISMARCK (KVRR) - Gov. Doug Burgum's office has issued a statement regarding the ouster of Republican Rep. Luke Simons. "Harassment of any kind is unacceptable in the workplace" Burgum said, in response to a question about the expulsion from KVRR…
Fargo attorney says jury selection has 'paramount importance' for Chauvin trial
FARGO (KVRR) - The Minnesota Court of Appeals Friday ordered a third-degree murder charge against former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin to be reconsidered. The order sets up a potential delay in the trial, which…
Fargo residents could be appointed to city's liquor control board
FARGO (KVRR/KFGO) - Changes could be in the works for the operation of the Fargo Liquor Control Board. City Commissioner Dave Piepkorn says he has been working with the city attorney's office on revisions to an ordinance that would change…
LIVE: Red River Sportsmen's Show
The ice is melting fast throughout the region, and the boats and grills are disappearing just as fast. That's the word from organizers at the Red River Sportsmen's Show, who say some of the boat…
Police: Suspects made false robbery report to divert police from drug investigation
WATERTOWN, S.D. (KVRR/KWAT) - Three people from Detroit Lakes, Minn. were arrested after police received a false report of an armed robbery in Watertown, S.D. Watertown Police say officers responded to a report of possible drug activity in a parking…
Metro area school districts launch pilot program to target food insecurity, waste
WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- A pilot program at Fargo, West Fargo and Moorhead Public Schools aims to eliminate food waste by making sure no student goes hungry. “In the pandemic especially, we have realized…
UND Fans Are Thrilled With The Start of their Football Team's Season
GRAND FORKS, N.D. -- UND football is making some noise early on in the season and hope to keep the momentum alive. As the Fighting Hawks duel with South Dakota Thursday night, there's plenty…
KVRR'S Rob Kupec Featured In "The Good Life"
FARGO, N.D. -- If you're looking for a little light reading this weekend, why not pick up the latest copy of The Good Life Men's Magazine. Inside you'll find a profile on our very own Chief Meteorologist Rob Kupec in…
Casselton Finds New Spot For Law Enforcement Center
CASSELTON, N.D. -- Leaders in Casselton find a new spot for their law enforcement center. It will take up a part of a commercial building being built north of Gordy's Travel Plaza near I-94. The city owns the current building…
Fargo Public Schools To Have Distancing Learning So Staff Can Get Shots
FARGO, N.D. -- Starting today, Fargo Cass Public Health is inviting preschool and K through 12 school workers to vaccine clinics. According to the North Dakota COVID-19 Vaccination Plan, this is the final priority group in Phase 1B. Fargo Public…
Late night test alert mistakenly sent to 7,655 subscribers
FARGO (KVRR) - Cass Fargo Emergency Management has apologized for mistakenly sending a mass notification at around midnight Wednesday. Officials say the message was sent to 55,766 contacts and was delivered to 7,655 contacts before employees realized the error. "At…
KVRR Morning News Special: COVID-19 vaccinations - Finding Answers
We're tackling today some of your top questions about the Covid vaccine program in the Red River Region and beyond, and we couldn't have done it without your help. The Director of Nursing, Fargo…
Sanford Health's "Engage Retreat" aims to support young people impacted by cancer
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- Sanford Health’s First Annual Engage Retreat taking place next week aims to offer support, hope and education to a specific group of people impacted by cancer. Battling cancer isn’t easy for…
Second Half Of North Dakota Legislative Session Begins
BISMARCK, N.D. -- State lawmakers are back in Bismarck for the second half of the legislative session. North Dakota Public Radio's Dave Thompson says the biggest item facing lawmakers is the multi-million dollar bonding bill,…
Fargo Public Schools tests new security system for visitors
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- Fargo Public Schools is testing out new security measures to keep students and staff safe. Lewis & Clark and Lincoln Elementary Schools are piloting a new system called Raptor Technologies. The…
Bus driver injured in rollover near Churchs Ferry
CHURCHS FERRY, N.D. - A man who was delivering a new bus to a school in Canada suffered a minor injury after the bus rolled over several times on a highway in northeastern North Dakota. The North Dakota Highway Patrol…
Boy seriously burned in Enderlin house fire, first responders start GoFundMe page
ENDERLIN, N.D. (KVRR) - A two-year-old Enderlin boy is hospitalized with serious burns following a fire at an Enderlin home Tuesday. Paramedic Trent Mahler says Royce Jankowski has at least 2nd degree burns over 34% of his body. The boy…
Legislative leaders move to expel North Dakota House member
BISMARCK, N.D. - Republican and Democratic legislative leaders are finalizing a resolution to expel a North Dakota House member accused of threatening and sexually harassing women at the state Capitol. House Majority Leader Chet Pollert says a resolution to expel…
Midwest agriculture industry stronger now than it has been in recent years, experts say
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- The coronavirus pandemic has impacted every industry in one way or another. Agriculture is no exception. Even so, some experts say producers in North Dakota and Minnesota are doing better…
Study says Alzheimer's cases are on the rise
NORTH DAKOTA (KVRR) -- New research for the state of North Dakota shows that the number of people diagnosed with Alzheimer's has climbed during the pandemic. "For a long time the Alzheimer's Association has known…
Major vaccination improvements by summer in Cass County
CASS CO., N.D. (KVRR) -- A legislative conversation with Cass County legislators and local leaders quickly turns to talk about the COVID vaccines. The most important topic to arise from the virtual session raised the…
Sanford Health seeing increased vaccine allotments, prepares for Johnson & Johnson vaccine
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- North Dakota Health Department says the state is receiving 6,300 doses of the Johnson & Johnson one-shot COVID-19 vaccine on Friday. Minnesota is getting more than 45,000 doses. Dr. Doug Griffin…
Chris Young Added To Red River Valley Fair Grandstand Lineup
WEST FARGO, N.D. -- Multi-platinum country singer and songwriter Chris Young is named as another headliner for this summer's Red River Valley Fair. Young will take the grandstand stage on Saturday, July 10. Tickets go on sale next Friday at…
Fargo Police ID Man Involved In Armed Robbery And Gunshot Incident
FARGO, N.D. -- Fargo police identify the man involved in an armed robbery, gunfire and crash early Monday. 20-year-old Damon Peterson was moved from a local hospital to the Cass County Jail Monday night. He faces charges of terrorizing and…
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