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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JRMC has robust unit of Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners
JAMESTOWN, N.D. -- For those who've gotten sexually violated, the hours that follow can be some of the most painful of their lives. A team of nurses at Jamestown Regional Medical Center is working…
Proposed bill in ND would eliminate bonds for misdemeanors
BISMARCK, N.D. -- A proposed bill would allow for a cite and release method for people faced with misdemeanor charges in North Dakota. "What this bill would do is it would allow officers…
$25 Gift Cards Approved For Households in West Fargo
WEST FARGO, N.D. -- If you live in West Fargo, keep an eye on your mailbox for a gift from the city. The city commission held a special meeting Monday night to approve the COVID-19 Relief Enterprise Fund ordinance. It…
Major Development Proposed For Old Kmart Site in South Fargo
FARGO, N.D. -- The former Kmart on South University Drive in Fargo along with lot-partner Burger King could be meeting the wrecking ball. GFI Dakota Development, the property owner, and Enclave Development want to build 170 apartments along with commercial…
Salvation Army comes in shy of 2020 Red Kettle campaign goal
FARGO, N.D. -- The Salvation Army wraps up last year's Red Kettle campaign as they announce the results of their largest fundraiser of the year. With implications of the pandemic, the Salvation Army says…
Protester charged with participating in Fargo riot acquitted
FARGO (KVRR) - The first trial held in connection with last year's downtown Fargo riot has ended with acquittals. A Cass County District Court jury found 24-year-old Negasi Behre "not guilty" of engaging in…
North Dakota reports 135 new COVID-19 cases
BISMARCK, N.D. (KFGO/KVRR) – North Dakota health officials are reporting 4 new deaths due to the coronavirus. That brings the death toll to 1,415. A man in his 60s from Burleigh County, a man in his 60s from Cass County,…
LIVE: National Plan for Vacation Day
It's January, it's freezing cold out there, and your last few days off from work and school and routine are a long way behind you. And the cabin fever is worse this year than ever,…
Bill requires students to participate in sports based on sex assigned at birth
BISMARCK, N.D. - Critics of legislation that addresses gender in school sports say the proposal discriminates against transgender students in North Dakota. The bill would prohibit public schools from allowing a person to participate on a girls or boys team…
Pet rescue sees an increase in abandoned 'pandemic pets'
WEST FARGO, N.D. --They are called pandemic pets. Rescues in the area are seeing an influx in abandoned animals. As pandemic restrictions are lifted throughout the metro, many people may be returning back to…
Bill in ND Legislature would make recreational marijuana legal
BISMARCK, N.D. - A Republican lawmaker is proposing a bill to make recreational marijuana legal in North Dakota. State Rep. Jason Dockter of Bismarck says attitudes toward the drug have changed in the past…
Persons of interest sought in connection with Sunday shooting
FARGO (KVRR) - Fargo police say several persons of interest are being sought in connection with a shooting Sunday at the former Community Homes complex, now called "The Arbors." Lt. Chris Helmick says police were notified by a hospital that…
North Dakota Dept. of Human Services will temporarily take control of refugee resettlements
BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) - Gov. Doug Burgum says the North Dakota Dept. of Human Services will temporarily administer the federally funded refugee resettlement program in North Dakota to preserve in-state control after Lutheran Social Services of North Dakota unexpectedly announced…
South Dakota bill bans abortions based on Down syndrome
PIERRE, S.D. - South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem has introduced a bill that would ban abortions based on a Down syndrome diagnosis. The bill was introduced as part of the legislative session and noted that Friday was the 48th anniversary…
No new COVID-19 deaths in North Dakota, 50 hospitalized
BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) - The North Dakota Dept. of Health says there were no new COVID-19 related deaths reported Monday. There are currently 1,082 active cases in the state. Fifty people are hospitalized. Cass County had the highest number of…
Bill would establish flat income tax in North Dakota
BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR/KCND) - A West Fargo lawmaker has introduced a bill that would establish a single state income tax rate in North Dakota. State Rep. Kim Koppelman's bill calls for a 2% percent "flat tax" based on calculations from…
Valley City mobile home fire
VALLEY CITY, N.D. (KFGO/KVRR) – A fire caused extensive damage to a Mobile home in Valley City on Saturday, January 23rd. Fire Chief Scott Magnuson said crews responded to a fire call at 757 Viking Drive around 10:15 p.m. He…
Partnership helps make mental and behavioral services mores accessible to local families
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- Two local organizations are partnering up to provide local families with resources on collaborative mental and behavioral health services. With Autism diagnosis, behavior and mental health concerns, North Dakota Autism…
Fundraiser Brings Awareness of Homeless Youth
WEST FARGO, N.D.-- A West Fargo business is helping feed more people in the community by collecting non perishable food items. The Zone Nutrition is partnering with the Golden Drive Homeless…
Fargo police investigate serious shooting
FARGO, ND (KVRR) -- Fargo Police are on the scene of a shooting this Sunday morning. In a release FPD say the shooting occurred at the Arbors, 703 23 Street South around 10:30 a.m. One adult female victim has serious…
Church drive-thru clothing drive helps keep people warm
FARGO, N.D. -- One local church is helping members in the community stay warm and cozy for the rest of this winter season. Messiah Lutheran Church in Fargo is helping collect some much needed winter…
Horace Man is in custody following standoff with police in Fargo
FARGO, N.D. -- An early morning police standoff leads to a temporary shelter in place order as a Horace man barricades himself inside his vehicle. According to the Fargo Police Department at approximately 3:47 am…
UPDATE: Armed man prompts shelter in place from Fargo police, man in custody
FARGO – Police and Red River SWAT dealt with a man for several hours early Sat. morning who was believed to be armed with a gun in the parking lot of an apartment building. Shortly after 8 a.m., KFGO…
Fargo Police investigates increase in fentanyl overdoses
FARGO, N.D. -- The Fargo Police Department is hoping to crack down on the increase in fentanyl overdose cases throughout the metro. After a rise in overdose cases containing fentanyl, the Fargo Police Department…
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