Jessica Magnuson Named Fargo Public Schools Teacher of the Year
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- Fargo Public Schools surprises a dedicated staff member with the 64th annual Teacher of the Year Award. "Today is without a doubt the best day of the year for us…
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Minnesota expands vaccine eligibility ahead of schedule
MINNESOTA (KVRR) - Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says the state is reaching its goal of vaccinating 70% of people 65 years and older this week. That puts the state's timeline several weeks ahead of…
Upset In Horace City Council Recall Election
HORACE, N.D. -- An upset for two men targeted in a recall election in Horace. David Fenelon and Bryan Schmidt have both been voted off of the City Council according to a release by the city. Unofficial results show the…
SWAT team training in North Fargo
FARGO, N.D. - Law enforcement wants you to know if you see a large police presence in North Fargo Tuesday night, it's just training. Red River Valley SWAT will be doing training at 901 41st Avenue North until 9:00. Officials…
Minnesota House Republicans urge Gov. Walz to ease business restrictions
ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR) - With COVID-19 case counts and hospitalizations on the decline in Minnesota, Republicans are calling on Gov. Tim Walz to loosen restrictions. House Minority Leader Rep. Kurt Daudt says Minnesota…
Lawmakers asked to eliminate citation envelopes
BISMARCK, N.D. - The North Dakota Highway Patrol wants the Legislature to change a rule that requires law enforcement to provide a pre-addressed envelope with every traffic citation. The Patrol says the practice is a waste of money and an…
Wimmer's Diamonds to close downtown, West Acres and open new location
FARGO (KVRR) - After more than 100 years in downtown Fargo, one of the city's oldest retail businesses is on the move. Wimmer's Diamonds will close its stores in downtown Fargo and West Acres Mall. Both locations will merge into…
Burgum receives first dose of Moderna vaccine
BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) - Gov. Doug Burgum received his first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine Tuesday as North Dakota reached another pandemic milestone with all counties now having health care providers serving the Phase 1C vaccine priority group. The governor received…
Fargo approves bid for water tower and mural
FARGO (KVRR/KFGO) – Fargo is getting a new water tower to replace three much smaller water towers, all on the north side. One was built in the 1940s and the others date from 1955 are in need of significant repairs…
LIVE: Har Mar Superstar Talks New Album And His Moorhead Bar
FARGO (KVRR) - One of Minnesota's biggest indie musicians has his first album out since coming back home to the state. Har Mar Superstar, the musical alias of Sean Tillmann, released "Roseville" digitally last…
Dozens of dead cattle found floating in Missouri River
BISMARCK, N.D. - State environmental officials say dozens of dead cattle have been found floating in the Missouri River in central North Dakota. Department of Environmental Quality spokeswoman Jennifer Skjod says between 30 to 100 head of dead cattle were…
More Minnesotans eligible for coronavirus vaccine
ST. PAUL, Minn. - Gov. Tim Walz says Minnesota is expanding eligibility for the coronavirus vaccine after reaching its goal of inoculating at least 70% of people 65 and older. The state will expand eligibility to the next two phases…
VIDEO: Walz discusses next steps for vaccine distribution
ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR) - Minn. Gov. Tim Walz provides an update on state COVID-19 policies.
Fargo man arrested for burglarizing South Dakota home
WATERTOWN, S.D. (KVRR/KWAT) - A Fargo man arrested Monday night in South Dakota is accused of burglarizing a home in Codington County. Thirty-two-year-old Dylan Kerr is being held on charges of first degree burglary, intentional damage to property, possession of…
Recall election today for two Horace City Council members
HORACE, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) – A special recall election is underway Tuesday in Horace. City Council members David Fenelon and Bryan Schmidt are running to keep their seats. Both were re-elected unopposed last June. Three challengers are on the special ballot…
Fargo & West Fargo Fire Departments hold 10-Week Recruit Training Academy
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) - Fargo and West Fargo firefighters are joining forces for a recruit training academy. "We are lucky enough to partner with Fargo in the recruit class. We have a total of…
Fiery chants for justice from marchers at Chauvin trial
MINNEAPOLIS - Hundreds of people gathered outside a fortified courthouse in Minneapolis for the first day of the trial of a former police officer charged in George Floyd’s death. They chanted “No justice, no peace!” during the rally Monday, and…
Fully vaccinated people can gather without masks
NEW YORK - Fully vaccinated Americans can gather with other vaccinated people indoors without wearing a mask or social distancing. That's according to long-awaited guidance from federal health officials. They also say that vaccinated people can come together in the…
NDSU investigating decals at Minard Hall
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) - An investigation is underway after decals that reference a "hate group" were found at North Dakota State University. According to an email sent to employees, NDSU received a report at…
Burgum appoints 4th state health officer since start of pandemic
BISMARCK, N.D. - Gov. Doug Burgum has appointed his fourth state health officer since the start of the coronavirus pandemic. Dr. Nizar Wehbi is the deputy director of the Center for Health Policy and assistant professor at the University of…
Phase 1C groups encouraged to share contact info with Fargo Cass Public Health
FARGO (KVRR) - In preparation for a transition to Phase 1C priority groups to COVID-19 vaccine clinics, Fargo Cass Public Health is encouraging residents in Phase 1C to complete the COVID-19 Vaccine Phase 1C Contact Form. Phase 1C includes an estimated…
Constitutional amendment would eliminate North Dakota property taxes
BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR/KCND) - A Bismarck lawmaker has introduced a state Constitutional amendment that would eliminate local property taxes. Republican Rep. Rick Becker told the House Judiciary Committee the state would take over funding for schools, parks, police, firefighters and…
North Dakota campaign urges younger adults to get vaccinated
FARGO - Older residents and health care workers have kick-started the COVID-19 vaccine rollout in North Dakota. But many health officials worry that turning out younger and healthier adults will be a more difficult chore. The state has started soft…
Jury selection paused for ex-cop charged in Floyd's death
MINNEAPOLIS - The judge overseeing the trial of a former Minneapolis police officer accused in the death of George Floyd has paused jury selection while an appeal proceeds over the possible reinstatement of a third-degree murder charge. Judge Peter Cahill…
Activists speak up ahead of Chauvin's trial
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- Ahead of the start of Derek Chauvin's trial, activists throughout the FM metro are seeking justice. "Today is a message of solidarity for the families of victims of police brutality, specifically…
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