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Pair accused of stealing truck, hiding in Theodore Roosevelt National Park
DICKINSON, N.D. - Two people accused of fleeing from police in a stolen pickup and hiding out in Theodore Roosevelt National Park during a two-day search are awaiting charges. The incident began Monday when the pair stole the truck from…
West Fargo man cited for reckless endangerment following crash in Fargo
FARGO (KVRR) - A man who lost control of the car he was driving will be cited for reckless endangerment and distracted driving. Fargo Police say shortly after 11 p.m. Thursday, officers responded to a crash in the 1400 block…
New Report Shows Risks Of Increasing Speed Limit On I-29 & I-94 in ND
BISMARCK, ND (KVRR) - North Dakota Lawmakers are discussing a raise in speed limit on certain areas of I-29 and I-94 from 75 to 80 miles per hour. Though Republican Representative Ben Koppelman says…
North Dakota lawmakers introduce bills impacting voting rights
BISMARCK, N.D. -- Multiple bills introduced in the North Dakota legislature would place more restrictions on how and when people can vote. As the 67th Legislative Assembly nears the end of its first month…
21st Cares for Kids Radiothon benefitting Sanford Children's Hospital kicks off
FARGO, N.D. -- KFGO, Y94 and Froggy 99.9 are joining forces for the 21st Annual Cares for Kids Radiothon. The event raises money to support special programs, buy medical equipment and fund research and education…
Board Suspends All Honor Flights Through June
The Honor Flight program to fly our nation's military heroes to Washington, D.C. to see the memorials in their honor remains on hold. The national Board of Directors has decided to suspend all Honor Flights through June 30. They cited…
Williston dog owners file civil suit to end pit bull ban
WILLISTON, N.D. - A dozen people identifying themselves as pit bull owners have filed a federal lawsuit demanding that the city of Williston end its nearly 24-year-old ban on the dogs. The city’s ordinance, which went to effect in March…
Lawmakers defeat bill allowing patients to grow medical marijuana
BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR/KCND) - The North Dakota Senate has defeated a measure that would allow medical marijuana patients to grow their own plants. Edinburg Republican Sen. Janna Myrdal said the Senate Judiciary Committee gave the measure a unanimous “do not…
North Dakota House committee approves bill to eliminate seatbelt mandate for adults
BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) - A committee in the North Dakota House has approved a bill that would remove the requirement to wear a seatbelt for anyone over 18. State Rep. Karla Rose Hanson of Fargo says House Bill 1257 received…
Hoeven, Cramer attempt to stop Biden from canceling energy leases
WASHINGTON - North Dakota U.S. Senators John Hoeven and Kevin Cramer are co-sponsoring a bill that would prohibit the Biden Administration from canceling energy and mineral resource leases on federal lands. The bill is in response to executive orders that…
Judge denies sentence reduction for man convicted in traffic death
FARGO (KVRR/KFGO) - A judge has refused to reduce the prison sentence for a West Fargo man who pleaded guilty to the traffic death of a friend. Cass County District Judge Wade Webb turned down a sentence reduction for Daniel…
Police in Fargo, Moorhead investigate stolen vehicle crash involving injuries
FARGO (KVRR/KFGO) - Several people were injured Thursday morning when a stolen vehicle crashed in the vicinity of 12th Avenue and 2nd Street North in Fargo. Fargo police say the fast-moving vehicle crossed into Moorhead where it was spotted by…
Fundraiser to help support Rape and Abuse Crisis Center goes virtual
FARGO, N.D. -- Celebrating with fashion, entertainment and friends. On the surface, that seems to embody what the fundraising event presented by My Best Friend's Closet boutique of Fargo is all about. "Before, we've…
ND venues ready to hold events at 75% capacity
FARGO, N.D. - Venues in North Dakota like Sanctuary Events Center are looking forward to holding events at 75 percent capacity starting Friday. Director of Sales Kayla Cash has seen many events like weddings booked…
Sanford Health, Dakota Lions Sight & Health partner to create birth tissue donation program
FARGO, N.D. -- A new program at Sanford Health gives mothers who give birth through a planned Caesarean section the chance to make a difference in someone else's life. The hospital has partnered with…
Crews put out West Fargo semi fire
WEST FARGO, N.D. - Smoke hovers over Key Contracting after a diesel fuel tank ignition. West Fargo Fire teams responded to vehicle fire on 7th avenue at 1:50 Wednesday afternoon where they found a…
2nd Suspect In Weekend Shooting in Fargo Identified & Wanted
FARGO, N.D. -- Police in Fargo just identifying another suspect in a shooting over the weekend at The Arbors. Police are looking for 21-year-old Oliver Tye. They already arrested Jerome Koon in the Sunday shooting that left Koon's 24-year-old girlfriend…
Pandemic blamed for first Fargodome deficit in its history
FARGO (KVRR/KFGO) - Since the Fargodome opened in 1993, the venue finished every year with a surplus. That was until 2020 when the coronavirus hit. General Manager Rob Sobolik says the Fargodome's deficit was just over $770,000. The venue had…
Cramer, Hoeven, Armstrong condemn Biden for halting oil, gas leases
WASHINGTON (KVRR) - North Dakota’s congressional delegation is strongly criticizing President Biden for halting new oil and gas leases on federal lands. Biden signed executive orders to cut oil, gas and coal emissions and double energy production from offshore wind…
LIVE: Polar Fest
If you're looking for a cool way to spend some time outdoors celebrating the midwinter weather and all the activities that come with it, lakes country has you covered. Polar Fest is the 10-day…
Burgum lowers statewide COVID-19 risk level to 'green'
BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) - Gov. Doug Burgum says with active COVID-19 cases at their lowest level since August, the statewide risk level is being adjusted from moderate/yellow risk to low/green risk. The change goes into effect Friday, Jan. 29 at…
State senate to consider bills allowing purchase of wholesale meds from Canada
BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR/KCND) - The North Dakota Senate Human Services Committee will hold hearings on three bills designed to help lower prescription costs. Two of the bills would allow North Dakota to buy medications wholesale from Canada. A third bill…
Bill would make State Health Officer, DHS Director elected positions
BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR/KCND) - A state senator from Wahpeton has introduced a bill to make the State Health Officer and the director of the Department of Human Services elected positions. Republican Jason Heitkamp says the suggestion comes from a constituent.…
Sykeston, ND - Town of the Week - 1/26/21
Sykeston is the hometown of a major league baseball play and it was founded by a man that help create to rugby teams.
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