LIVE: Pet Connection: Meet Courtney
POLK CO., Minn. -- We've had some cuddly cuties on Pet Connection before, but Courtney might be the most affectionate of the cats so far. And that's saying something, because she follows last week's beautiful…
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Cat Video Fest Returns
FARGO -- What could be better than watching cats videos on the internet? Watching them on the big screen -- with an adoptable cat in your lap. It's the return this month of…
UPDATE: MN BCA Alert For Missing Moorhead Woman is Canceled
UPDATE 09/13/24: **CANCEL - Mkeilah has been located and is safe.** MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) -- Minnesota BCA has issued an alert for help in locating 19-year-old Mkeilah Saurer who is a vulnerable adult. She was last seen around 5:45 last…
Update: North Dakota judge strikes down state's abortion ban
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A state judge struck down North Dakota's ban on abortion Thursday, saying that the state constitution creates a fundamental right to access abortion before a fetus is viable. In his ruling, state District Judge Bruce Romanick…
Judge denies woman's request to overturn conviction for 1997 murder near Sabin
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) - A Minnesota judge has denied a motion to overturn the murder conviction of a woman who pleaded guilty for her role in a 1997 murder in Clay County. Jamie Dennis-Gianakos pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in…
Williston woman charged after dog found with rubber bands wrapped around testicles
WILLISTON, N.D. (KVRR-KFGO) – A Williston woman is charged with animal cruelty after police say she tortured a dog last month. Officers were called on Aug. 16 after a Chihuahua was found in a business parking lot in Williston.…
Rare Amur tiger cubs debut at Minnesota Zoo
APPLE VALLEY, Minn. (AP) — A pair of rare Amur tiger cubs are making their public debut at the Minnesota Zoo, raising hopes for preserving an endangered species that's native to far eastern Russia and northern China. Andrei and Amaliya…
Experts to review 7 murder cases handled by Minnesota medical examiner accused of false testimony
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — A Minnesota medical examiner who prosecutors say has a history of delivering false or misleading reports may have mishandled at least seven murder cases in which his testimony helped send people to prison, attorneys announced…
Middle River Man Accused of Criminal Sexual Conduct With a Minor
MIDDLE RIVER, Minn. (KVRR) -- A Middle River, Minnesota man is accused of touching a child inappropriately multiple times. 50-year-old Calvin Rybakowski is charged with criminal sexual conduct. Court records reveal the 8-year-old victim told authorities that Rybakowski had touched…
Big Iron Farm and Construction Show Attracts Trade Delegates From Around the World
WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- North Dakota has been the hub for many farmers and now construction workers to gather together to learn about new equipment and techniques to bring back to their work.…
"Carry The Load" Partners with Fargo National Cemetery for Patriot's Day
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- As part of Patriot Day, National Cemetery Administration is partnering with "Carry The Load" to clean up the Fargo National Cemetery. "Carry The Load" is a non-profit that offers volunteer opportunities…
Wildfire Smoke Poses Health Concerns
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- Throughout the past week we have been seeing a lot of smoke around the region once again. It has been coming from wildfires in South Dakota and Montana, blowing east due…
Local Political Scientist Scores the Presidential Debate
FARGO (KVRR) - It was one of the most hotly anticipated TV moments of the year. And after the fireworks in Philadelphia, political scientists in our region are sharing their takes on the first and…
Man Who Sparked Security Concerns Tuesday at Westside Elementary Arrested for Terrorzing
WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- A man who set off security concerns at Westside Elementary in West Fargo on Tuesday morning has been arrested for terrorizing. Police say 48-year-old James Arneson of West Fargo was on a bicycle when he…
Widespread problems with the mail system could disrupt voting
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — State and local election officials from across the country on Wednesday warned that problems with the nation's mail delivery system threaten to disenfranchise voters in the upcoming presidential election, telling the head of the U.S. Postal…
Arbitration decision favors Essentia Health in dispute with Fosston
FOSSTON, Minn. (KVRR-KFGO) – An arbitration panel has ruled in favor of Essentia Health in a dispute with the city of Fosston. Essentia has run the hospital for the past 15 years. The city sought to end its agreement with…
Fire Crews Called Out to Ammonium Bisulfite Spill in Grand Forks
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) -- Grand Forks Fire Department was called out for a hazmat spill. It happened around 5 p.m. at 4401 32nd Avenue South. The units encountered a semi carrying Ammonium Bisulfite tipped over on its side. Crews…
Big Iron Farm Show Grows Bigger With The Addition of Construction
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- The largest farm show in the upper Midwest has returned to Fargo and this year with an addition to its name, The Big Iron Farm and Construction Show. The event takes…
Fargo Police Currently Investigating Mass Amount of Car Break-Ins
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- Police in Fargo are investigating nearly 100 car break-ins overnight throughout the city. They have released these images of a suspect involved in several of the break-ins. The department is asking people to check their vehicles…
All-Clear Given at Alerus Center After Suspicious Device Found in Parking Lot
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) -- The all-clear has been given at Alerus Center in Grand Forks following a lockdown. Grand Forks Police say it was caused by a suspicious device dropped off in the parking lot by a white SUV…
Fargo Teen Accused Of Having Sex With A Second Underage Teen
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- A Fargo teen already in jail on multiple felonies is accused of having sex with a girl before and after her 15th birthday. 19-year-old Carter Hammer is charged with felony gross sexual imposition. According to court…
Essentia Health Refusing Some Medicare Advantage Insurance Plans
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) -- Essentia Health will no longer accept Medicare Advantage insurance plans administered by United Healthcare and Humana. Essentia has started to inform patients that, due to excessive prior authorization requirements and denial of care, it will no…
Fargo Man Pleads Not Guilty After Telling Police He Killed His Girlfriend In June
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- A Fargo man charged with murdering his girlfriend in June pleads not guilty even though he earlier admitted to police that he killed her. 61-year-old Randall Duffy is charged with murder and domestic violence. He entered…
LIVE: Tackling the Tough Stuff in Suicide Prevention Month
FARGO -- September is Suicide Prevention Month, and local Essentia Health experts want you to check on your loved ones. There can be signs they're showing that they may be significantly depressed and thinking about ending their lives. They include…
LIVE: MSUM professors talk about new multimedia performance
MOORHEAD, MINN. (KVRR) – Two MSUM professors will be debuting their new multimedia music and film performance on Thursday. “RealBadNow,” is a live music performance featuring lighting and…
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