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ND gelato maker makes Forbes 30 under 30 list

CARRINGTON, N.D. -- A Gelato maker in North Dakota lands on this year's Forbes 30 under 30 list. After moving to a dairy farm with her family, Maartje Murphy grew a soft spot for all…

Minnesota regulators deny request to stop Line 3 pipeline

MINNEAPOLIS - A Minnesota regulatory panel has denied a request by two northern Minnesota tribes to prevent Enbridge Energy from moving forward with its contentious Line 3 oil pipeline replacement. The Red Lake and White Earth Bands of Chippewa asked…

American Indian Movement co-founder Benton-Banai dies at 89

MINNEAPOLIS - Eddie Benton-Banai, one of the founders of the American Indian Movement that was formed partly in response to alleged police brutality against Indigenous people, has died. He was 89. A family friend says Benton-Banai died Monday at a…

Fargo city leaders light tree at Broadway Square

FARGO, N.D. - It's a big unveiling in Downtown Fargo. Fargo Park District Executive Director Dave Leker lit the tree at Broadway Square. NDSU's Madrigal Singers delighted the crowd with beautiful harmonies of I'm Dreaming of a White Christmas, which…

30 People At Cass County Jail Test Positive For COVID-19

FARGO, N.D. -- COVID-19 testing at the Cass County Jail results in 27 inmates and 3 staff with the virus out of 260 inmates and 102 staff members. Jail officials say the majority are asymptomatic, with a few experiencing mild…

Drug-related deaths in Minnesota rise sharply

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - State health officials say drug overdose deaths in Minnesota increased 31% in the first half of 2020, compared to the same time in 2019. The Minnesota Department of Health said there were 490 overdose deaths…

Burgum's $15B budget would not raise sales or income taxes

BISMARCK, N.D. - North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum has unveiled a $15 billion budget that bumps state spending by 2%. The plan includes a $1.25 billion bonding package largely aimed at funding statewide infrastructure projects. The governor’s suggested spending does…

North Dakota coronavirus cases jump 225; 11 more deaths

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) – The North Dakota Department of Health on Thursday reported 11 additional deaths from COVID-19. There are currently 5,461 active cases in the state, an increase of 225 since Wednesday.  306 people are hospitalized. Cass County reported…

Man accused of using vehicle to hit another man

FARGO (KVRR) - Fargo police say a man intentionally ran into another man with his vehicle this morning. The incident happened in the 2500 block of 15th Street South just after 4:15 a.m. Police say 36-year-old Benny Rodriguez of Moorhead…

Video: Small plane crash lands on Twin Cities highway

ARDEN HILLS, Minn. (KVRR) - A small plane landed and hit a vehicle on Interstate 35W in the Twin Cities area Wednesday. The single-engine Bellanca Viking temporarily closed part of the highway in Arden Hills. Two people were onboard.  No injuries…

West Fargo teen reported missing found safe in Twin Cities

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) - West Fargo Police say a teenage boy who had been missing since late November has been located in the Twin Cities area. Police say 16-year-old Phoenix Lindblad was found safe Wednesday night in Bloomington. Lindblad…