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North Dakota House approves ban on transgender student athletes

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR/KCND) - The North Dakota House has approved a measure that would prohibit transgender athletes from competing on teams that do not match their birth gender. Supporters of the measure said it’s designed to protect girls from having…

Chauvin wanted to plead guilty to 3rd-degree murder

MINNEAPOLIS - Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was prepared to plead guilty to third-degree murder in George Floyd’s death before then-Attorney General William Barr personally blocked the plea deal last year. Two law enforcement officials with direct knowledge of the…

Minnesota-based Hormel to acquire Planters

AUSTIN, Minn. (KVRR) - Minnesota-based Hormel Foods has an agreement to purchase Planters from Kraft Heinz for $3.35 billion. The deal include brands such as Planters, NUT-rition, Corn Nuts, Skippy and Wholly Guacamole. The sale is expected to close later…

Fargo's North Broadway Bridge closed indefinitely

FARGO (KVRR/KFGO) - The North Broadway Bridge that links Fargo with rural Clay County has been closed Indefinitely after routine inspection found a tilt to one of its piers. City Engineer Jeremy Gorden said soil from the river embankment pushed…

Man escapes house fire in Hankinson

HANKINSON, N.D. - There are no injuries after a house fire in Hankinson. The Richland County Sheriff's Office says firefighters responded to the house fire just before 9 p.m. Wednesday on the 200 block of 1st Street NE. One man…

One In Custody After Overnight Shooting In Moorhead

MOORHEAD, Minn. - Moorhead Police have a man in custody Thursday morning after an overnight shooting. Officers responded to the 900 block of 18th Street South just after 10 p.m. for reports of gunshots. Officers found the apartment complex where…

Moorhead Woman Dies From Injuries In January Crash

FARGO, N.D. -- A Moorhead woman has died from her injuries in a crash last month near Kindred. Highway Patrol reports 45-year-old Kandyce Blumhagen died last Friday at Sanford Health in Fargo. Blumhagen's vehicle and another vehicle crashed head on…

Dilworth Police Locate Missing Man, He is Safe

UPDATE: (2-16-21 5:30PM) -- **** LOCATED **** Mr. Bosby has been located safe, and was staying with a new friend in Dilworth. He had decided not to go out of town, and failed to let anyone know. Mr. Bosby has…

Feds investigating massive counterfeit mask scam

WASHINGTON - Federal authorities are investigating a massive counterfeit N95 mask operation in which fake 3M masks were sold in at least five states to hospitals, medical facilities and government agencies. The foreign-made knockoffs are becoming increasingly difficult to spot…

Bill requires electors to support winner of popular vote

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR/KCND) - A bill requiring North Dakota’s Presidential electors to cast their ballots for the candidate who won the state’s popular vote is making its way through the Legislature. Right now, the state does not have such a…

Fire heavily damages Fargo apartment building

FARGO (KVRR) - Fire heavily damaged an apartment building Tuesday night in Fargo. Firefighters were called to 711 10th Ave. N. at around 9:45 p.m. Crews made their way into the basement where they encountered heavy smoke and fire. The fire…

Farmers prepare for planting season

HITTERDAL, Minn. (KVRR) - As warmer weather eventually approaches, farmers in the area are preparing for planting season. Premium Ag Solutions members help ease concerns amongst local farmers with the latest knowledge for a successful…