WF households to receive $25 gift cards to help boost local businesses
WEST FARGO, N.D. -- People in West Fargo are in for a treat. City leaders hope to stimulate the economy by providing free gift cards to support local businesses. The $25 gift…
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Cass County Sheriff's Office wants help in search for missing teens
CASS COUNTY, N.D. (KVRR) -- The Cass County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help finding 15 year-old Ethan Duval. Ethan currently suffers from anxiety and depression and was last seen in Kindred yesterday afternoon around 2:30 p.m. Ethan is 6'1"…
North Dakota distributes two-thirds of COVID-19 vaccine
BISMARCK, N.D. - North Dakota health officials say the most recent date shows that the state has administered about two-thirds of its COVID-19 vaccine. The state has received 35,250 total doses of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines and dispensed 22,241…
UND mourns death of Gayle Clifford
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR/KNOX) - The University of North Dakota is mourning the death of Gayle Clifford, the widow of former University president Tom Clifford. Gayle Clifford died Sunday at her Grand Forks home. She was 79. UND President Andrew…
Covid-19 variant not detected yet in North Dakota
BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) - State health officials say so far, a new and more contagious variant of COVID-19 has not been detected in North Dakota. The mutated strain of COVID-19 is turning up in a growing number of states including…
Burgum announces streamlined spill reporting system
BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) - Gov. Doug Burgum says North Dakota has a more efficient system to report oil spills and other releases involving hazardous materials. “This simplified system gives producers and the public a one-stop option for reporting hazardous material…
Likely oldest person in North Dakota dies at age 115
NORTHWOOD, N.D. - A woman who was likely the oldest person in North Dakota has died at age 115. Family members say Iris Westman died Sunday at the Northwood nursing home where she’d lived since 2012. Relatives say Westman was…
Cramer, Hoeven have no plans to object to Electoral College results
WASHINGTON (KVRR) - North Dakota's U.S. senators say they do not plan to object to the Electoral College results when the Senate meets Wednesday to certify the presidential election. "I will not object to the Electoral College votes when they…
Man accused of assaulting woman at MATBUS Center in Fargo
FARGO (KVRR/KFGO) - A man was arrested for assault and terrorizing at the MATBUS Ground Transportation Center on NP Avenue in downtown Fargo. Police responded around 3:00 p.m. Monday to a report of a fight where they found Devin Bangs…
Attorney general says no charges will be filed in child sex abuse investigation
FARGO (KVRR) - Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem says he has completed an 18 month investigation into the allegations of sexual abuse by members of the North Dakota Catholic dioceses. The investigation into the…
ND House Speaker wants legislature to reexamine governor's emergency powers
BISMARCK, N.D. - North Dakota's Speaker of the House will not prioritize using state money for Covid-19 relief during the legislative session that begins on Tuesday. State Representative Kim Koppelman believes lawmakers should use the…
Fargo man arrested in connection to overdose death
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- A Fargo man is arrested after officers were called to check on a man found unresponsive in the stairwell of an apartment building. Thirty-two-year-old Derek Pettersson was arrested for Felony tampering with evidence and an unrelated…
First 2021 baby in Jamestown is son of frontline workers
JAMESTOWN, N.D. (KVRR) - Two frontline workers are the parents of the first baby born at Jamestown Regional Medical Center in 2021. Jalen Denning Breitbach was born at 3:12 p.m. on Sunday, weighing 8 pounds, 6 ounces. The proud parents…
Burgum loosens COVID-19 restrictions on bars, restaurants
BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) - Gov. Doug Burgum has lowered North Dakota’s statewide risk level for COVID-19 from high risk “orange” to moderate risk “yellow” and increasing capacity limits for restaurants, bars and gatherings. Bars, restaurants and other establishments have been…
Origin of large fire determined, cause still being investigated
FARGO (KVRR) - A large fire that started in a warehouse west of downtown Fargo caused about $205,000 in damage. The fire broke out Dec. 5 in the former Woodchuck Furniture Restoration building on 1st Ave. North. Fire Marshal Ryan…
Cramer: No pressure from Trump in phone call to Georgia
WASHINGTON (KVRR) - North Dakota Republican Sen. Kevin Cramer says he listened to the entire 62 minute phone call between President Trump and Georgia officials. Cramer, appearing on Squawk Box on CNBC, says he didn't hear any political pressure from…
ATM stolen from Litchville convenience store
LITCHVILLE, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) - The Barnes County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the theft of an ATM from a convenience store in Litchville. Sheriff Randy McClaflin says the ATM was stolen Monday morning from the Farmer’s Union Cenex. The sheriff says…
North Dakota tops 93,000 virus cases since start of pandemic
BISMARCK, N.D. - North Dakota health officials are confirming 161 new cases of the coronavirus, from a limited number of reported tests that is typical for the end of a weekend. Officials say 1,611 tests were processed in the last…
Attorney general concludes child sex abuse investigation in Fargo, Bismarck dioceses
BISMARCK, N.D. - Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem says an 18-month investigation by his office into allegations of child sexual abuse by members of the North Dakota Catholic dioceses has concluded. Stenehjem says the investigation began around the time when the…
Midwest economy improving but businesses less optimistic
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) - The economy continues improving in nine Midwest and Plains states but business leaders are less optimistic after the latest surge in coronavirus cases in the region. The overall index for the region suggests strong growth even…
Judge dismisses latest DAPL protest lawsuit
BISMARCK, N.D. - A federal judge in North Dakota has thrown out another lawsuit alleging officers used excessive force during the Dakota Access Pipeline protest in 2017. The lawsuit by Eric Poemoceah is the second such lawsuit to be dismissed…
Mathern introduces $2 billion bonding bill
BISMARCK (KVRR/KCND) - Fargo Democratic Sen. Tim Mathern has introduced a $2 billion bonding bill. Mathern says the bill fully funds the “Prairie Dog” infrastructure program, provides money for roads, bridges, low income housing and a low interest loan program…
North Dakota's 67th Legislative session to look at COVID-19 response
BISMARCK, N.D. -- On Tuesday, North Dakota lawmakers are meeting for the 67th legislative session to discuss bonding, economic recovery, and the response to the pandemic. Republicans have wide majorities in both houses. "There's going…
West Fargo fire department partners with National Guard for free COVID-19 testing
WEST FARGO, N.D. -- People are getting a sense of reassurance after being able to participate in free COVID-19 rapid testing. The tests come in partnership with the West Fargo Fire Department and the North Dakota National Guard. Members throughout…
Rep. Armstrong Will Not Join Republicans Protesting Presidential Electors
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- North Dakota Republican Rep. Kelly Armstrong will not be joining other members of his party to object the Electoral College Results on Wednesday. A group of Republicans plans to reject the presidential electors from battle ground states…
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