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…
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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…
New bluegrass festival to offer workshops along with music
COLFAX, N.D. (KVRR) — A new festival in our area will be giving fans of bluegrass reason to celebrate. Red River Roots will be held on September 13 and will feature six bluegrass bands. Along…
Wilkin County man rescued from grain bin after being stuck for 30 minutes before calling for help
WILKIN CO., Minn. (KVRR) -- Wilkin County Sheriff's Office responded to a report of a man trapped in a grain bin near Campbell, Minnesota on Monday. They received a 911 call around 12:15 p.m. that the man had been stuck…
Bobcat named one of 'America's Greatest Workplace' by Newsweek
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- Bobcat has been named as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for 2025. Newsweek officially recognized Bobcat, founded in Gwinner, North Dakota, for seven distinct award categories. Those include a great workplace…
NDSU Celebrates 20 years of the Horticulture Research and Demonstration Gardens
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- NDSU’s Department of Plant Sciences invited gardeners of all levels to celebrate the anniversary of its gardens. From speakers to tours of the garden itself. “Today’s event is our twentieth anniversary…
Man ditches motorcycle along river and tries to hide from police in West Fargo
WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- Police in West Fargo tried to stop a man who was driving his motorcycle on a sidewalk near Main Avenue and Center Street just after midnight. But, they say 41-year-old Scott Foss of Fargo fled…
Interstate speed limits mostly going up in North Dakota but down near some cities
BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — North Dakota’s interstate speed limit is going up to 80 mph on Friday, but in some areas, the speed limit will go down. The state is lowering the speed limit to 70 mph on…
Country music star hit in the face by a ball during encore Saturday night at North Dakota State Fair in Minot
MINOT, N.D. (KVRR) -- North Dakota is making national news for a not so nice incident on the final night of the state fair in Minot. Country music star and "American Idol" judge Luke…
New $47 million Hector International Airport parking ramp to open Monday
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- People who are heading to Hector International Airport in Fargo in the coming days will be able to park in the new parking ramp. Construction on the ramp started in June 2024 as part of the…
Josef's School of Hair, Skin, and Body brings students together to learn self care and confidence
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- For the eighth year, Josef’s School of Hair, Skin, and Body has brought together students from 10 to 17 to participate in a camp that will show them how to feel…
Forget about the cash, Alerus Center is going cashless this fall
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) -- Alerus Center is going cashless this fall. Starting with UND's football home opener on Saturday, September 6, most purchases made inside Alerus Center will be cash-free. Parking and a majority of concession stands will only…
Corps of Engineers set to reroute the Red River through diversion control structure next week
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR)-- A major milestone for the F-M Diversion project: the Red River of the North will be rerouted through the Red River Control Structure on August 7. A special program will be held that morning at the construction…
Court documents reveal identity of unnamed man involved in 115 MPH chase with ND Highway Patrol
CASS CO., N.D. (KVRR) -- KVRR is learning the identity of the man involved in a high speed chase with North Dakota Highway Patrol on Saturday near Casselton. Court documents show the unnamed suspect is Jonathon Kinney of Fargo. The…
Blizzards in July
FARGO -- You might not think a blizzard in July is much of a miracle, but you'd be wrong. You can help make miracles happen this week on Miracle Treat Day, happening this Thursday. That's the…
Head-on crash into tree leaves juvenile passenger with serious injuries
MINOT, N.D. (KVRR) — A truck crashed head on into a tree, leaving a juvenile passenger with serious injuries and the driver with a DUI charge. According to the North Dakota Highway Patrol, the crash happened at 2:48 p.m. in…
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