BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) - Secretary of State Al Jaeger has approved a petition to be circulated for a constitutional initiative to legalize recreational marijuana. If enough signatures are collected and if the measure is approved by voters, recreational marijuana would…
FARGO (KVRR) - North Dakota's U.S. senators are asking President Biden to reconsider an executive order that ordered a pause on the construction of a wall on the border with Mexico. "Securing the border should be one of our nation’s…
MAYVILLE, ND (KVRR/KFGO) - A man wanted for attempted murder in the beating of a student on the Mayville State University campus has been arrested. Thirty-seven-year-old Noberto Zapata, Jr. was found in an apartment in Hatton earlier this week. Zapata…
BISMARCK, ND - The North Dakota Department of Health received a report of an infant diagnosed with botulism. The infant is recovering at home after hospitalization and botulism antitoxin treatment. Infant botulism is a disease that affects children younger than…
BISMARCK, N.D. - Members of the North Dakota Legislature are taking another shot at easing restrictions on the right to use deadly force in self-defense. The bill would allow someone to use deadly force without retreating in certain circumstances. The…
ATLANTA - Baseball great and one-time home run king Hank Aaron has died. The Atlanta Braves said he died peacefully in his sleep early Friday. No cause was given. Aaron endured racist threats with stoic dignity during his pursuit of…
BISMARCK, N.D. - A judge has struck down a North Dakota’s law that landowners say takes away their property rights. The pore space law passed the Legislature in 2019 after supporters sought clarification on the use of cavities in rock…
GRAND FORKS, ND (KVRR) - They returned to the ice back in December. For the first time in almost a year, North Dakota will be back on their home one. UND gears up…
FARGO, N.D. -- The chair of the North Dakota Democratic-NPL says she hopes North Dakotans will give the Biden-Harris administration a chance. Kylie Oversen says she recognizes that North Dakota remains deeply conservative and that…
PIERRE, S.D. - South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem says she gave former president Donald Trump a $1,100 bust depicting the president on Mount Rushmore last year because she knew it was something he wanted to receive. The gift was presented…
BISMARCK (KVRR/KCND) - The North Dakota Senate has passed a bill to make not buckling up a “primary” offense. Right now, the law is a “secondary offense,” which means drivers must be stopped for another violation before the extra $25…
FARGO (KVRR) - Fargo Police say so far this year, there's been an increase in drug overdoses compared to 2020. Police also say that over the past year, there was an increase in the use of M30 Fentanyl pills, typically…
BISMARCK (KVRR) - North Dakota lawmakers have introduced two competing bills that would lead to big changes in how time is observed in the state. Republican Sen. Jason Heitkamp of Wahpeton is the lead sponsor of a bill that would…
MANDAN, N.D. - A Mandan couple is charged with child endangerment after their 4-year-old son, dressed in pajamas, was found outdoors in freezing temperatures. An affidavit says a caller told police the child was visibly shaking when found three-tenths of…
He's named for a legendary strongman, but Samson the boxer mix is more into cuddles and playtime than feats of strength. This neutered adult male has plenty of energy, and he's super-affectionate, so you'll…
BISMARCK, N.D. - A North Dakota lawmaker wants to ban the testing of wastewater for the coronavirus, saying the practice violates the privacy rights of college students. Republican Rep. Claire Cory introduced a bill that would prohibit wastewater testing “for…
BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) - North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum wants President Biden to reconsider an executive order that revokes the cross-border permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline. "Revoking the permit is wrong for the country and has a chilling effect…
WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- The Freedom Elementary School PTA in West Fargo is partnering with Vitalant for a virtual blood drive. The three-day event runs through Friday. To make it as safe as…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- Those at the Donald Trump shop in Fargo say they will not be closing their doors any time soon. Lee Olson, a volunteer, says he's unsure of what to expect…
BISMARCK, N.D. - A bipartisan group of lawmakers want North Dakota taxpayers to pay for their meals. The bill is in response to a ban on free meals from lobbyists and special interest groups under voter-approved ethics rules. Republican Rep.…
COOPERSTOWN, N.D. - Sheriff’s officials are investigating after a fire and vandalism caused extensive damage at a Bible camp near Cooperstown. Investigators say someone set fire to a boys’ cabin and caused other damage at the Cooperstown Bible Camp. Officials…
FARGO (KVRR) - Two people were able to escape after a fire broke out in a bedroom in a south Fargo home. Firefighters responded to the 500 block of 9th street South just after 6:15 p.m. Tuesday. When firefighters arrived,…
When Frontier was established in 1976 it was well outside of Fargo, but now the little city of just over 200 is surrounded. Congratulations on winning Town of the Week.
HANKINSON, N.D. -- A fire that broke out Monday evening around 8:00 left a Hankinson facility destroyed and several machinery vehicles left unusable. "It looks like it started in the electrical room in…
FARGO, N.D. - Essentia Health began giving the Covid-19 vaccine to priority group 1B which includes North Dakotans 75-years-old or older on Tuesday. 88-year-old Jean Cossette of Fargo was one of the first to receive a dose. “I’m a little…
