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Dakota Access lawsuit dismissed, future challenges possible

BISMARCK, N.D. - A federal judge has dismissed the lawsuit filed by the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe challenging the operation of the Dakota Access Pipeline. But U.S. District Judge James Boasberg on Tuesday outlined a path for a future legal…

Fargo's Cajun Cafe closes

FARGO (KVRR) - A longtime Fargo restaurant has permanently closed.  The Cajun Cafe was a popular south Fargo dining destination for two decades. Owners Mary and Gary Gilbertson announced the closure on social media. "After 20 years we have decided…

Richman elected Chairman of Tri-College University Board of Directors

FARGO (KVRR) - North Dakota State College of Science President John Richman has been elected to serve at the board chairman of Tri-College University. The partnership is comprised of Concordia College, Minnesota State University Moorhead, North Dakota State University, Minnesota…

Downtown Fargo's Twist closes, 'new concept' coming soon

FARGO (KVRR) - A lack of workers and rising expenses have forced a downtown Fargo restaurant to close its doors. Twist, located at 220 Broadway, is closed, effective today. The eatery announced on social media that the closure was necessary…

South Dakota lawmakers, cities warm to marijuana plans

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - South Dakota is waiting for a state Supreme Court decision on whether recreational marijuana will become legal in July. But state lawmakers and city governments are moving forward with their own pot plans. Officials statewide have…

86 year-old woman gets probation in pedestrian's death

BISMARCK, N.D. - An 86-year-old woman who struck and killed a pedestrian and then left the scene of the crash has been sentenced to two years of probation. Bertha Harper of Bismarck earlier pleaded guilty to negligent homicide and failure…

"High Risk" sex offender taken into custody in Fargo

FARGO, N.D. (KFGO) – Acting on a tip, Fargo police arrested a “high risk” sex offender who was being sought by authorities for skipping his probation requirements in Valley City. Leslie Allery, 42, had cut off his ankle monitor and…

Adolescent Covid-19 Rate is low in North Dakota

NORTH DAKOTA (KVRR) -- New data is showing teens are not getting their Covid vaccines since being authorized to do so. North Dakota's health department shows that nearly 13 percent of the state's…

A New Local Non-Profit Is Saving Horses

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Pride and Joy is a new organization aiming to save horses from being killed. "We have rescued chickens in the house right now that we integrated with the…

Pandemic creates wedding boom in Fargo-Moorhead

FARGO-MOORHEAD (KVRR) -- Wedding season is upon us and experts say they've seen a dramatic increase in couples wishing to tie the knot. It's the perfect day for brides and grooms, but to those looking…

Attorneys negotiating plea deal for Grommesh, trial canceled

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) - Prosecutors and defense attorneys are negotiating a possible plea agreement for Garrett Grommesh, the Moorhead man charged with possessing and distributing child pornography. Grommesh is facing 10 counts of possession of child pornography and one count…

Ponsford man found guilty of assault using cinderblock

ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR) - A federal jury has convicted a Ponsford, Minn. man for a violent assault on the White Earth Indian Reservation last June. Twenty-two-year-old Wesley Warren was found guilty on two of four counts including assault with…

Damages from Fargo apartment fire reach $365,000

FARGO (KVRR) - Damages caused by a fire in a Fargo apartment building are estimated at $365,000. The June 14 fire happened at 3325 17th Ave. S. Fire Marshal Ryan Erickson said no one was injured, but some residents were…

Drought leads to skyrocketing wildfires in North Dakota

MINOT, N.D. - In drought-stricken North Dakota, wildfires have burned about 156 square miles of land across the state so far this year, more than seven times the amount from all of last year. The North Dakota Department of Emergency…

Williston police investigate shooting incidents

WILLISTON, N.D. - Police are investigating multiple reports of gunfire in Williston. According to authorities, there were two places where gunshots were fired in the city early Sunday morning. They say no one has been hurt by the gunfire. Investigators…