North Dakota ranks second highest in the nation for healthcare deserts
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- Over 80% of U.S. counties lack adequate access to healthcare, according to a recent study done by Nursa, a…
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13-year-old girl hit by car while getting the mail
FERGUS FALLS, Minn. (KVRR-KFGO) – The Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office has identified the two people involved in a crash between a car and a pedestrian. Dispatchers received a call just before 4 p.m. on Wednesday, March 18, about the…
America’s 250th birthday flag flies in Bismarck, continuing journey to all 50 states
BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) -- A symbolic piece of America’s 250th birthday visited Bismarck Thursday as a U.S. flag traveling to all 50 states was raised at Burleigh County Courthouse. During the ceremony, in front of a bench commemorating…
Former longtime Democrat state representative from Grand Forks died at 76
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) -- A former longtime Grand Forks lawmaker has died. An obituary says 76-year-old Lois Delmore died Wednesday at Valley Senior Living Transitions Unit in Grand Forks. Delmore graduated from UND and devoted over 40 years to…
Leaders to discuss how food insecurity has increased over time
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- Food insecurity continues to be an issue in the community, and local leaders in the area are working to address the stigma. The Great Plains Food Bank, West Fargo Eats, and West Fargo Public Schools were…
Jamestown airport doesn't foresee direct impacts from shutdown, but some flights might be delayed
JAMESTOWN, N.D. — TSA may have to close some smaller airports due to agents and screeners across the country calling in sick during the partial government shutdown. The director of the airport in Jamestown says that they don't foresee that…
Angela Lipps' criminal defense attorney believes if investigators conducted a better investigation, she wouldn't have been in jail
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- For nearly six months, Angela Lipps was jailed in both Tennessee and North Dakota. And when criminal defense attorney Jay…
North Dakota sends resources to help fight wildfires in Nebraska and South Dakota
BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) -- North Dakota is stepping up to help battle wildfires in Nebraska and South Dakota. Two North Dakota National Guard 600-gallon "Bambi Buckets" for aerial firefighting have been sent to Nebraska. That state's two largest fires at…
Government agencies served with preservation letters on behalf of Angela Lipps
FARGO (KVRR) - Several local, state and federal agencies have been ordered to preserve, or turn over documents in connection with a possible lawsuit seeking damages on behalf of Angela Lipps. Attorney Dane DeKrey says Fargo police, West Fargo police,…
Nationwide pool of 60 candidates narrowed to three to become 16th President of NDSU
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- There are three finalists remaining to become the next president at NDSU after the search committee narrowed down a nationwide pool of over 60 applicants. They include: Dr. Marshall Stewart, executive vice president for external engagement,…
Xcel natural gas rates going up April 1 in North Dakota
FARGO (North Dakota Monitor) — Natural gas customers of Xcel Energy in North Dakota will see their rates go up more than 10% on April 1. The North Dakota Public Service Commission on Wednesday approved an interim rate increase while…
North Dakota revenues on track, but face uncertainty due to oil price volatility
BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — North Dakota state revenues remain on target for now amidst unpredictable oil prices, but budget officials urged caution. “There’s really a perfect example of North Dakota’s volatile revenues,” Allen Knudson, budget analyst and auditor…
North Dakota needs $20 million more for homeowner tax credits
BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — North Dakota can expect a key property tax relief program to cost about $430 million for the 2025-2027 budget cycle — about $20 million more than what the state planned to spend. The 2025…
Pet Connection: Meet Bunny
CASSELTON, N.D. -- Bunny's hopping her way into the studio with hopes of a furever home for Easter as high as her very impressive vertical leap. She's been sitting in foster now for more…
Carson Wentz returns to the Vikings
EAGAN, Minn. (KVRR)— The Minnesota Vikings are adding even more experience to their quarterback room. On Thursday, the team announced it has agreed to terms with veteran quarterback Carson Wentz, who returns to Minnesota after making five starts for the…
Josh Duhamel Visits Fargo Film Festival for Debut of New Movie
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) - Perhaps the most famous alumnus of Minot State University made an appearance at the Fargo Theater Wednesday to debut his new movie. Josh Duhamel was greeted by a crowd of fans at the Fargo Film Festival.…
Minnesota power companies to hold third round of open houses for Maple River - Cuyuna transmission project
MINNESOTA (KVRR) -- Three power and energy companies in Minnesota are looking to finalize comments for the second phase of the regional grid, the Maple River - Cuyuna transmission project. The project is one of 24 projects approved in December…
Fargo mayoral candidates share their thoughts on case of Tennessee woman held for crime she did not commit
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- For over a week, Fargo Police have been faced with scrutiny after news of…
ACLU to Train 'Legal Observers' in Advance of Third No Kings Protest
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) - The previous two No Kings protests at City Hall in Fargo featured plenty of community volunteer staff members in hi-vis vests, monitoring…
Accused killer of Isadora Wengel ordered to undergo a mental health evaluation
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- Joshua Hite, the man accused of killing his girlfriend and possibly dismembering her body, has been ordered to undergo a mental health evaluation. Judge Steven McCullough signed the papers last Friday to send Hite to the…
Dust explosion damages Cargill plant near Wahpeton, no injuries reported
WAHPETON, N.D. (KVRR-KFGO) – A dust explosion at the Cargill corn milling plant north of Wahpeton is under investigation. Richland County Emergency Management Director Brett Lambrecht says the initial call was for a hazardous materials incident. He says the Dwight…
Former Cass County deputy sentenced for possessing child porn
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- Former Cass County Sheriff's Deputy Carson Quam is sentenced to 18 months in jail after pleading guilty to five counts of possessing child porn in a plea deal. Five other counts were dismissed. The judge also…
North Dakota reopens loan program for TSA, border patrol agents affected by shutdown
BISMARCK (North Dakota Monitor) — North Dakota is reopening a low-interest loan program to serve as a financial lifeline for federal employees in the state going unpaid during the partial government shutdown. The program, run by the state-owned Bank of…
Moorhead attorney hired to determine if lawsuit will be filed in arrest of woman in Fargo fraud investigation
FARGO (KVRR-KFGO) – A local attorney says he and a Twin Cities criminal defense lawyer are representing a Tennessee woman as she considers the filing of a lawsuit against the City of Fargo. Dane DeKrey with Ringstrom DeKrey in Moorhead…
Lipps Case Causes State Lawmakers to Consider Incarceration Levels
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) - The Lipps case is spurring reactions from state lawmakers, some of whom believe the role that A.I. plays in law enforcement should be considered. The ACLU has also spoken about this issue. They say that false…
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