Breaking down tax return concerns as tax season approaches
WEST FARGO, N.D. -- As tax season approaches, a local business helps break down what this year's returns may look like. The biggest concern may be how to go about filing a 2020 tax return.…
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Police arrest man for setting his car on fire
FARGO (KVRR) - A Fargo man was arrested for arson after setting his own vehicle on fire outside the Islamic Center. Police say a witness saw someone walk away from the car before it was engulfed in fire on Sunday.…
Explosion causes 14 oil tanks to burn near New Town
NEW TOWN, N.D. - An explosion at an oil tank battery near New Town sent 14 tanks up in flames and caused oil and brine to spill. No injuries were reported in the Monday night blaze. New Town Fire Chief…
Meet RUDI: Jamestown Regional Medical Center shows off new germ-zapping robot
JAMESTOWN, N.D. (KVRR) -- Jamestown Regional Medical Center hosts a contest to name its second germ-zapping robot and the winner is... R.U.D.I.! It was purchased for $100,000 with the help of the North Dakota Department of Commerce Economic Resiliency Grant.…
Nicole's Fine Pastry & Café will be on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives next week
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- Get your TV set to record. Another Fargo business will be featured on Food Network. Nichole's Fine Pastry & Café in downtown Fargo posted on Facebook that it will be featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives…
Sanford, Essentia join forces on COVID-19 vaccine center
FARGO (KVRR) - Sanford Medical Center will be joined by Essentia Health and Cass County Public Health in launching a centralized COVID-19 vaccination center. Sanford Vice-President, Dr. Doug Griffin, says beginning Wednesday, the vaccination…
Man accused of using ax to smash Hoeven's Fargo office now facing federal charges
FARGO (KVRR) - Federal prosecutors have filed charges against a Lisbon, N.D. man who's accused of using an ax to vandalize Sen. John Hoeven's downtown Fargo office in December. U.S. Attorney Drew Wrigley says…
Fire at Richland Co. shop brings in eight departments
RICHLAND COUNTY, N.D. - Fire crews are working on knocking down a blaze at the Richland County Shop. Eight crews were called around 8:00 Monday night. Richland County Emergency Manager Brett Lambrecht says no…
Colleges commemorate Martin Luther King Jr day with virtual lectures
FARGO, N.D.-MOORHEAD - In light of Martin Luther King Jr day, College campuses throughout the metro are using the holiday to bring awareness to racial injustices throughout the community. Many of the textbooks that…
West Fargo Households One Meeting Away From $25 Gift Cards
WEST FARGO, N.D. -- People in West Fargo are closer to getting a $25 gift card in their mailboxes. The City Commission on Monday approving the first reading to establish a COVID-19 relief enterprise fund. They'll hold a special meeting…
Pandemic cuts air travel at ND commercial airports in half
BISMARCK, N.D. - The coronavirus pandemic cut the number of passengers using North Dakota’s eight commercial service airports in half last year. The airports in Bismarck, Minot, Williston, Dickinson, Grand Forks, Fargo, Devils Lake and Jamestown finished 2020 with a…
Law enforcement against plan to eliminate bail for certain offenses
BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR/KCND) - A legislative committee is looking at a bill to eliminate bails and arrest warrants for “low level” offenders, those who commit Class C felonies or misdemeanors. Supporters of the bill say some of the people who…
Trump's trial could begin on Inauguration Day
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial could begin as soon as 1 p.m. on Inauguration Day Wednesday as President-elect Joe Biden is being sworn into office. That’s according to a a timeline of Senate procedure obtained by The Associated…
North Dakota GOP to scrub $1.1B bonding proposal
BISMARCK, N.D. - Republican legislative leaders say a massive $1.1 billion bonding package that would finance infrastructure projects across North Dakota is being withdrawn and will be replaced by a far less costly proposal. Senate Majority Leader Rich Wardner says…
Native American activists applaud reports that Biden will cancel Keystone XL permit
BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) - A North Dakota-based Native American advocacy group is applauding reports that President-Elect Joe Biden plans to cancel the cross-border permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline. “This is a pivot point in history. Either we start recognizing…
North Dakota sees no COVID-19 deaths for 5th time this month
BISMARCK, N.D. - North Dakota’s rate of positive cases of COVID-19 remained low in the health department's daily update. Monday's update included 69 new cases from 2,194 tests, a positivity rate of 3.63%. The COVID Tracking Project reports that North…
Bill would make jail mugshots confidential in North Dakota
BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) - A West Fargo lawmaker has introduced a bill that would seal jail mugshots from the public. The bill, introduced by Republican Rep. Shannon Roers Jones, says "unless there is a compelling public safety interest warranting release,…
Bills would reduce penalties for underage drinking
BISMARCK, N.D. - A pair of bills being considered by the Legislature would do away with the prospect of jail time for offenders and also give a judge discretion whether to order treatment. One bill would make the penalty for underage…
People Express Concerns over Governor Burgum's Reduced COVID-19 Restrictions
FARGO, N.D. -- After North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum announced reduced restrictions for businesses and the halt of the statewide mask mandate, some people in the community are unsure whether or not we are ready to move forward. "The…
Sen. Cramer: Dems Taking Senate Means Consequences for ND
BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) - Sen. Kevin Cramer says with Democrats taking control of the U.S. Senate, there will be consequences for North Dakota. The Senate now has 50 Republicans, 48 Democrats and two independents who…
Diabetes advocates propose bill to help cap insulin costs
NORTH DAKOTA -- People in North Dakota are trying to get legislature attention for a bill that would decrease the cost of insulin. The proposed bill would help by placing a cap of $25 on insulin charges for those in…
West Fargo Family Displaced, Loses Pets In Fire
WEST FARGO, N.D. -- Family pets are lost to fire in a West Fargo mobile home. Crews dispatched around 12:30 Sunday afternoon to 429 B Street on a report of a structure fire. They arrived to find the home in…
Grand Forks County extends face mask mandate
GRAND FORKS, N.D. -- People in Grand Forks County will still be required to wear face coverings in many public settings even though Gov. Doug Burgum is dropping a statewide mask requirement effective Monday. Grand Forks Health Officer Dr. Joel…
Jamestown police warn of dangerous drugs circulating in the area
JAMESTOWN, N.D. -- Jamestown police are warning of what they say are dangerous pills circulating in that area. The pills have been linked to a number of overdoses. Police first became aware of them Friday night. The pills are small,…
Bills seek to water down penalties for underage drinking in North Dakota
BISMARCK, N.D. -- Underage drinking in North Dakota ranks among the highest in the nation. A pair of bills being considered by the Legislature would do away with the prospect of jail time for offenders and also give a judge…
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