Narveson Sentenced to 60 Years in Prison
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) - The man convicted of murdering another inside a Grand Forks bar in 2024 has now learned his fate. Nicholas Narveson was sentenced on August 1, 2025, after he was found…
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8-Year-Old Injured After Crashing UTV in Otter Tail County
OTTER TAIL COUNTY, MN (KVRR) - An 8-year-old has been life-flighted to a Fargo hospital after sustaining injuries in a UTV crash. The Otter Tail County Sheriff's Office, along with other agencies, responded to the report of a UTV rollover…
New law will cite owners of vehicles that flee from police and local attorney says this is 'unconstitutional'
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -The North Dakota legislature enacted a new law that allows citations to be issued to the owner of a vehicle for fleeing police. The citation is issued if the owner declines to…
UPDATE: Police detain suspect in reported downtown Fargo bank robbery
FARGO (KVRR) – Fargo police say they have detained a suspect for a reported robbery at a Wells Fargo bank in downtown Fargo Friday. Lt. Matt Christensen says Fargo Police responded to the robbery at…
Blues in the Red River Valley: Headliners from Blues Fest
FARGO -- They rolled in under smokey skies for their first night in the Red River Valley all the way from Tulsa, Oklahoma. Now, the Scott Ellison band is taking to the main stage…
F-M Pride Week hoping to foster sense of community
Fargo, N.D. (KVRR) -- It's one of the biggest celebrations of the year in Fargo, and it's all getting started this weekend. F-M Pride Week is kicking off on Sunday, and…
North Dakota Legislature to boost program oversight with new hires
BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — The North Dakota Legislature is adding staff to help lawmakers better analyze policy and evaluate whether programs are effective. Legislative Council is adding 25 staff members in 2025-27, starting with recruiting four policy analysts…
Cass County Sheriff’s Office says correctional deputy on administrative leave following alleged assault on inmate
FARGO (KVRR) – The Cass County Sheriff’s Office says Correctional Deputy Andrew Robinson was placed on administrative leave following an alleged assault on an inmate Thursday evening in the Cass County Jail. Sheriff Jesse Jahner…
School cell phone ban, legal marijuana edibles & 80 MPH on interstates go into effect August 1
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) - It's been a common refrain from educators and even parents frustrated at their child's amount of screen time. Electronics are making it exceedingly difficult for kids to focus, especially in school.…
Former Fargo DEI Director Officially Launches Nonprofit
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) - The former director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for the city of Fargo is moving forward with a brand-new nonprofit. Dr. Terry Hogan led the first meeting of the Unity in…
Two fun outdoor movie nights planned for Fargo: Mamma Mia! and Wicked
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- An outdoor screening of the musical favorite Mamma Mia! is coming to Broadway Square. It'll be screened Sunday night starting at 6 p.m. and is free to attend. You're encouraged to bring friends, lawn chairs,…
Cass County Sheriff's Office to begin sweeps of active warrants in a few weeks
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- Since 2023, law enforcement had to release over 1,500 people due to overcrowding at Cass County Jail. But now, Cass County Sheriff Jesse Jahner said those days are soon to be…
North Dakota Commerce to eliminate extra legislative session pay as state begins DOGE effort
BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — The North Dakota Department of Commerce immediately identified a cost saving Wednesday during the first meeting of the state’s DOGE task force – eliminating bonuses paid to employees during the legislative session. Twenty-nine Commerce…
ND Ethics Commission OKs lawmakers’ expenses-paid trip to Israel as ‘educational’
BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — At least one North Dakota lawmaker has been invited to an all-expenses-paid trip to meet with Israel leaders in September — and the state Ethics Commission says he can accept. The five-day trip would…
Pet Connection: Meet Dino
WEST FARGO -- Like all the best stylists, Dino the Indian ringneck has a gentle touch, a heart of gold and a patient nature. And with his sweet personality and affectionate hair-grooming, he…
Winged Underdogs: Magnificent Moths
FARGO -- We just wrapped up National Moth Week, and if you haven't gotten involved by now in a program that could improve the fate of these poorly understood little pollinators, there's still a chance…
Pitches for natural gas pipeline made to North Dakota Industrial Commission
BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR/Prairie Public/KFG) The two companies that have proposed natural gas pipelines to bring gas from the Bakken to central and eastern North Dakota made their pitches to the North Dakota Industrial Commission. The Industrial Commission would commit to…
Fargo Public School Board and teachers union finalize contract for 2025-2027 school years
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- After numerous agreements, the Fargo Public School Board and local teachers union have agreed to a new contract for the 2025 - 2027 school year. Negotiations began back in April to…
Air quality monitors report unhealthy conditions due to wildfire smoke
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Air quality monitors on both sides of the Red River are reporting unhealthy air quality due to smoke drifting from wildfires burning in Canada. North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality and…
Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota opens scholarship applications for students going into medical field
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- North Dakota’s population has continued to grow, and the need for doctors is also growing. Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota’s Caring Foundation aims to address the shortage by offering…
Boiler Room to pause operations in downtown Fargo, focus on Marge's Bar and bar catering
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- Another update from Boiler Room in downtown Fargo that transitioned to operating as just a bar back in March from a bar and restaurant. In a social media post, they announced that Boiler Room operations will…
Disability Pride Fest Tomorrow
MOORHEAD -- The very first Disability Pride Fest is coming to the metro Thursday, and you're invited. It coincides with other Disability pride fest celebrations in major u-s cities across the nation, including…
Wishek native and family purchase two North Dakota newspapers
FARGO (KVRR/KFGO) – The south-central North Dakota newspapers that had been owned and operated by Tony Bender for nearly 30 years have been sold. KFGO News reporter Ryan Janke and his wife, Tabitha, have purchased the Ashley Tribune and Wishek…
Grandmas group stands against legislative measures, asks for Ethics Commission support
MOORHEAD (North Dakota Monitor) — A leader of the BadAss Grandmas for Democracy on Monday encouraged voters to push back against two proposals from the North Dakota Legislature to change the state constitution. Dina Butcher, part of the group that…
North Dakota spends $100K for Tigirlily Gold tourism promotion
BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) – North Dakota’s Tourism Department is paying $100,000 to partner with country music duo Tigirlily Gold to promote the state. Krista and Kendra Slaubaugh, sisters from Hazen, recently debuted a new anthem inspired by North…
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