A view from the International Peace Garden where the Canadian and U.S. borders meet. While the park has not yet seen a notable drop in visitors, some Canadians have voiced dismay at political rhetoric from the Trump administration in recent weeks. (Photo by Michelle Burnett, provided by the International Peace Garden.)WALHALLA, N.D. (North Dakota News Cooperative) — Communities and businesses…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Former U.S. Senator Heidi Heitkamp calls the tariffs “a solution in search of a problem.” As North Dakota relies on its trading relationship with Canada, Heitkamp sees that it will impact many in the agricultural community. She points out that this move has created a rift between the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Canada has stated they…
PEMBINA, ND (KVRR) – Officials on both sides of this US – Canada border say it is very secure at present, but they’re keen to take proactive steps to keep it that way. To that end – two new black hawk helicopters acquired by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police took to the skies on January 17th. In a news release,…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) –President Trump stated on Saturday that he would be putting down a twenty-five percent increase of tariffs including an additional ten percent on Canadian oil, natural gas, and electricity. In response, Canada had countered on Sunday with a list of U.S. goods they would be imposing 25% tariffs. The release stated, “These countermeasures are effective immediately and…
President Donald Trump, center, takes part in a signing ceremony in the President’s Room after the 60th Presidential Inauguration, Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, at the U.S. Capitol in Washington. Surrounding the president are, from left, Senate Majority Leader Sen. John Thune, R-S.D.; Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y.; Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Neb.; Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn.; Vice President JD Vance;…
This combination image shows left to right; undated photo released by the Sherburne County Sheriff’s Office shows Harshkumar Patel in Elk River, Minn., and undated photo released by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement shows Steve Shand. (AP Photo)FERGUS FALLS, Minn. (AP) — A man convicted of human smuggling testified Tuesday that he shuttled more than 500 Indian migrants across…
Thai Orchid/FacebookWEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A popular YouTube star is featuring Thai Orchid of West Fargo in one of his upcoming videos. The 4th generation restaurant posting on social media that Joel Hanson picked Thai Orchid as one of only two stops he is reviewing on his trip to North Dakota. Hanson is a food influencer and Canada’s number…
POLK CO., Minn. (KVRR) — Polk County Sheriff’s Office takes two more men into custody in an online child sex sting operation. They arrested 23-year-old Joseph Thompson and 34-year-old Trey Soder, both from Crookston. They join three other men arrested last month in a sting conducted by the sheriff’s office and Minnesota BCA. They included: 53-year-old Telesforo Ragrag from Thief…
WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The 40th annual Squirt International Hockey Tournament brought in teams from across the country this weekend. West Fargo Sports Arena hosted teams from the region and far away as the west coast and Canada. The event itself ranges from early December through late February with different age groups participating each weekend. This weekend was…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The metro is welcoming around 100 soccer teams this weekend for the TC United Winter Classic, North Dakota’s largest winter soccer tournament. Clubs are coming from all across the Upper Midwest and Canada. The tournament begins Friday at 5 p.m. at TC United Indoor Facility in Fargo and the Rustad Recreation Center in West Fargo. Tri-City…
