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Man arrested after standoff in Fargo

FARGO, N.D. – Fargo police arrested a man after an hours-long stand-off. Officers were sent to a disturbance at 2516 8th Street North around 5:30 p.m. Tuesday. Jeffrey Loraus, 36,  was reportedly using pepper spray and threatening to kill people…

Heitkamp Passed Over For Ag Secretary

WASHINGTON (KVRR) - Former North Dakota U.S. Senator Heidi Heitkamp is no long being considered for Agriculture Secretary. President-elect Joe Biden selected former Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack to return to the spot he held during the Obama administration. Vilsack spent…

Vehicle runs into Grand Forks business

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) - A woman is hurt after a vehicle drives into L & M Meats in Grand Forks. Police say a woman in the entryway was struck and her injuries aren't life threatening. The entrance to the…

NDSU investigating another case of "potential hate speech"

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) - In an email to students, faculty and staff, North Dakota State University President Dean Bresciani says the school is investigating "potential hate speech incident involving an email that has been posted on social media." Bresciani says…

30 more COVID-19 deaths, 16 more hospitalized in North Dakota

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) – The North Dakota Department of Health on Tuesday reported 30 additional deaths from COVID-19. There are currently 4,774 active cases in the state, an increase of 16 since Monday. 337 people are hospitalized. Cass County reported…

KVRR Local News to begin at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday

FARGO (KVRR) - KVRR Local News will begin at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday to make room for tonight's NFL game featuring the Dallas Cowboys and the Baltimore Ravens. The NFL on FOX pregame show begins at 6:00 p.m. followed by the…

Cass County Sheriff's Office receives money to clean jail

CASS COUNTY, N.D. - Cass County Commissioners authorize grants that will help the Sheriff's Office to prevent, prepare and respond to COVID-19. The Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding will cover expenses for supplies and sanitizing the jail facility. Staff has been…

North Dakota reports first inmate death from COVID-19

BISMARCK, N.D. - The North Dakota Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation is reporting the first death of an inmate who was COVID-19 positive. The inmate, in his 60s, tested positive on November 16.  He was admitted to a Bismarck hospital…

9 more deaths, fewer COVID-19 cases in North Dakota

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) – The North Dakota Department of Health on Monday reported 9 additional deaths from COVID-19. There are currently 4,758 active cases in the state, a decrease of 211 since Sunday. 304 people are hospitalized. Cass County reported…

Heitkamp remains on list for agriculture secretary

WASHINGTON - President-elect Joe Biden’s choices for secretary of agriculture are as diverse as the department of 100,000 employees that he or she would represent. The choice is especially critical this year as USDA provides extra aid for the hungry…

Sons of Norway serves Lutefisk Dinner

FARGO, N.D. -- The Sons of Norway is keeping the Norweigian heritage alive. It's the Lutefisk and Meatball Dinner. The Kringen Lodge serves up lutefisk with a side of meatballs and veggies for 20 dollars per plate. To keep up…

Driver Flees Police, Crashes Into Barrier

FARGO, N.D. -- A vehicle with Gateway paper plates crashes into a concrete barrier at Tailgators during a chase in Fargo. Police tried to stop the driver for speeding around 1 a.m. in the 400 block of North University. The…

Man Found Dead At Grand Forks Hotel

GRAND FORKS, N.D. -- Police in Grand Forks are investigating what they call an unattended death at Budget Inn Express. They were called to the hotel Saturday afternoon to check on a man in one of the rooms. Officers entered…

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