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Feds once again deny Noem's Mount Rushmore fireworks request

PIERRE, S.D. - The National Park Service has denied South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem’s request to mark the Fourth of July with fireworks at Mount Rushmore, citing opposition from Native American tribes and the possibility of igniting wildfires. The Republican…

Officer injured in attack at the Bismarck Airport

BISMARCK, N.D. - A police officer has been injured in an attack at Bismarck Airport. Police say the officer was called to check on a man who was bothering passengers waiting in the security line Monday. The officer told the…

Becker County Teamster employees file intent to strike

DETROIT LAKES, Minn. (KVRR-KFGO) - More than 173 employees of the Becker County Courthouse and Human Services units have voted to reject the county’s final offer and have filed their intent to strike with the Minnesota Bureau of Mediation Services.…

Two Bison Men's Hoopers Enter Transfer Portal

FARGO, N.D -- One week after falling in the Summit League championship game to South Dakota state, North Dakota State men's basketball has two players enter the transfer portal. Maleeck-Harden-Hayes was the first, announcing…

Downtown Fargo icon The HoDo sold

FARGO, N.D. (KFGO) – The establishment that was one of the most critical to downtown Fargo’s renaissance has been sold. The Hotel Donaldson was purchased by former North Dakota Insurance Commissioner Jim Poolman and his investment partners. While the selling…

Fire damages Lake Park American Legion Hall

LAKE PARK, Minn. (KFGO-KVRR) – Fire caused heavy damage to the Lake Park, Minnesota American Legion. The fire was reported shortly after 8 p.m Sunday by a passerby. Police Chief Brady Burnside said there was significant heat and smoke damage,…

SkyWest ordered to continue service to Devils Lake, Jamestown

WASHINGTON (KVRR-KFGO) - The U.S. Dept. of Transportation has ordered Skywest Airlines continue to serve 29 smaller cities, including two cities in North Dakota that rely on the federally-funded Essential Air Service. The order prevents Skywest from discontinuing service until…

Child abuse reports increase, number of victims declines

BISMARCK, N.D. - A national data collection system shows the number of child abuse reports in North Dakota rose last year, but the number of victims declined. Officials at Child Protection Services in North Dakota say the increase in reported…

Carnahan enters race for late husband's seat in Congress

ST. PAUL, Minn. - Former Minnesota Republican Party chairwoman Jennifer Carnahan is jumping into the race to replace her husband Jim Hagedorn in Congress. Carnahan made her announcement early Monday. Hagedorn died of complications from kidney cancer in February. Carnahan…

Two From Fargo on Plane That Made Emergency Landing In Minot

MINOT, N.D. (KVRR) -- Two people from Fargo were on board a small plane that made an emergency landing in Minot on Friday. 42-year-old Jonathan Schilling was piloting the single engine Cirrus plane when it started having mechanical issues. He…

Fatal fire in rural Clay County, MN

CLAY COUNTY, MN - Fire officials in Clay County, MN find a body after fighting a structure fire. Just after 1:00 p.m. on Saturday the Clay County Sheriff's Office along with multiple departments responded to a fire call at 26627…

Unglued Craft Fest returns to West Acres Mall

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR)--The twelfth annual Unglued Craft Fest kicks off at West Acres Mall. Their mission is to unite local creators and showcase their crafts with the community. 70 different craft makers gather and offer…

Play of the Week Nominees: March 11th

FARGO, N.D -- This week’s nominees for the DJ Colter high school play of the week showcase performances for the Region One Boys Basketball Tournament and Minnesota boys baseball section tournament. First up, for…