Ghoul Morning: Slimy Yet Satisfying at Boo at the Zoo
FARGO -- They're the things that go bump, croak, slither and skitter in the night. And you can get up close and personal with some of the most unsettling denizens of the Red River Zoo…
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Bank of North Dakota to launch state’s first stablecoin known as Roughrider coin
BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — The Bank of North Dakota announced Wednesday plans to launch the Roughrider coin, the state’s first stablecoin. Stablecoin is a type of cryptocurrency that can facilitate instant money transfers, streamline bank-to-bank transactions and, potentially,…
Walsh County Sheriff releases name of inmate who died after medical emergency
GRAFTON, N.D. (KVRR) -- Walsh County Sheriff say the inmate that died in custody is the man accused of setting fire inside a home and cutting gas lines. The inmate is identified as 39-year-old Patrick Aune, of Park River. He…
Sons of Norway kick off festivities to celebrate Norwegian heritage
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- Festivities kick off at the Sons of Norway, bringing in many traditional Norwegian dishes, crafts, lefse, and more. “So the Taste of Norway is…
Nick Chase confirmed as U.S. Attorney for North Dakota
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KVRR) -- The U.S. Senate confirms Nick Chase as U.S. Attorney for the District of North Dakota. Senators John Hoeven and Kevin Cramer recommended Chase for the position earlier this year. Chase was appointed by Governor Doug Burgum…
State Superintendent Kirsten Baesler confirmed for role in Dept. of Education
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KVRR) — Kirsten Baesler, North Dakota's state superintendent of public instruction, has been confirmed to serve in the U.S. Department of Education. Baesler will serve as assistant secretary for elementary and secondary education. President Trump nominated Baesler in…
Plea agreement reached for Fargo activist accused of stealing state grant money
FARGO (KVRR) - A plea agreement has been reached for a Fargo activist accused of misappropriating money she received after applying for grants from the North Dakota Dept. of Public Instruction. According to court documents, a change of plea hearing…
Fargo man sentenced for continuous sexual abuse of young girl
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- A Fargo man who was found guilty in July of the continuous sexual abuse of a child is sentenced. The judge gave Benito Fox 20 years in prison. He will have to serve five years on…
Health Connections: A 5k a Day for Movember
FARGO -- November's still a few weeks away, but when it comes to tackling tough men's health topics like mental health and suicide, as well as testicular and prostate cancer, there's no time to…
Moped-vehicle crash Tuesday morning in Fargo, moped driver injured
FARGO (KVRR-KFGO) – Fargo police responded to a crash at the Main Avenue-2nd Street roundabout shortly before 6 Tuesday morning that involved a passenger vehicle and a moped. The vehicle failed to yield to the moped, causing the moped driver…
$6,000 reward offered for information in Barnesville area burglary
BRECKENRIDGE, Minn. (KFGO/KVRR) – The Wilkin County Sheriff’s Office says a $6,000 reward is now offered for information leading to the return of money and personal documents taken in a burglary at a farm south of Barnesville last December. A…
Government shutdown could stall disaster aid for North Dakota
FARGO, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) -- North Dakota won’t get federal disaster relief for communities affected by the June 20-21 storms until after the government shutdown ends, according to the state Department of Emergency Services. President Donald Trump last month approved…
Parents, teachers ask questions about replacing Horace Mann School
FARGO (KVRR) - Parents and teachers gathered in the Horace Mann Elementary School gym Monday evening to ask questions about the upcoming replacement of the school. Fargo Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Cory Steiner and Associate Superintendent Missy Eidsness answered questions…
Chi-Chi's is reborn in St. Louis Park, Minnesota 20 years after the chain closed
ST. LOUIS PARK, Minn. (KFGO) – Chi-Chi’s, the Minnesota-born Mexican restaurant chain that served up its last chips and salsa about 20 years ago, made its return on Monday with a new Twin Cities location. The reborn Chi-Chi’s opened in…
Fargo Fire Department is highlighting the importance of proper use and disposal of lithium-ion batteries
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- Buy, Charge, and Recycle. These are the three key words from this year's Fire Prevention Week. With this year’s…
Two incidents on Otter Tail Lake on Saturday have positive outcomes
OTTER TAIL CO., Minn. (KVRR)-- Authorities responded to two incidents on Otter tail Lake over the weekend that both had positive outcomes. A catamaran style sailboat capsized around 3:30 in the afternoon on Saturday. Deputies arrived to find a good…
Several services provided by Department of Veterans Affairs are affected by the government shutdown
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- Nearly a week into the government shutdown, several services provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs are being affected. An email sent out in the last week said that there would not be any maintenance and…
Park Rapids, MN husband and wife face charges after man is stabbed over alleged affair
PARK RAPIDS, Minn. (KVRR) -- A husband and wife in Park Rapids, Minnesota are jailed after a stabbing early Saturday morning. Hubbard County deputies responded to a call of an adult male and his 5-year-old daughter screaming for help outside…
Concert Series: Get "pretty fly" with The Offspring at Fargodome in 2026
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- Punk rock legends, The Offspring, are coming to Fargodome! On the heels of sell-out shows across Australia, Europe, the UK and the U.S., The Offspring will bring their SUPERCHARGED Worldwide in '26 Tour to North America…
Male stabbing victim in Cass Lake, MN being treated in Fargo
CASS LAKE, Minn. (KVRR) -- A stabbing victim from Cass Lake, Minnesota is being treated at a Fargo hospital. Cass County, Minnesota Sheriff Bryan Welk says the assault happened around 2:30 in the morning on Saturday. Deputies arrived to find…
Sunshine and Sprinkles
FARGO -- It's one of the sweetest events of the region, and now, it's getting a new twist... and a lot of other dance steps, too. College student Addie Loerzel started Addie's Cupcake Stand when…
Inmate in Grafton died after medical emergency on Sunday, BCI investigating
GRAFTON, N.D. (KVRR) -- North Dakota BCI is investigating a death at the Walsh County Jail in Grafton, North Dakota. The sheriff on Sunday had reported an incident at the jail but did not provide any details. They now say…
NWS upgrades deadly June 20 Enderlin tornado to EF-5
FARGO (KVRR) - The National Weather Service says a deadly June 20 tornado that caused extensive damage to the Enderlin, North Dakota area was more powerful than originally determined. Three people were killed. Forecasters say the tornado was an EF-5,…
Xcel’s coal exit an issue in North Dakota electric rate case
BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor/KVRR) -- Xcel Energy customers in North Dakota are facing an unusually large increase in their electric bill, which a North Dakota official attributes in large part to the company’s move away from coal. Northern States…
Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library using $70M Bank of North Dakota line of credit
MEDORA, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) - The Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Foundation has tapped into $53 million of a $70 million Bank of North Dakota line of credit to pay for construction costs while private fundraising continues. Ed O’Keefe, CEO…
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