FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – North Dakota State University continues its investigation after a book with a swastika on the cover was left inside a little lending library outside the Memorial Union. Associate Professor Larry Napoleon, Jr. says no message of intent was left with the book, but it was placed in a prominent way to draw attention. All other books…
BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) – Fargo Police Chief Dave Zibolski told North Dakota lawmakers Thursday that he strongly supports a bill that would increase penalties for drug dealers if someone dies from the sale of their drugs. Zibolski said drug overdoses increased dramatically from 36 in 2018 to 91 in 2020, including 18 deaths last year. So far this year, Fargo…
These are snow totals from the National Weather Service. LOCATION AMOUNT TIME/DATE PROVIDER VERNDALE 9.0 IN 0632 AM 03/11 PUBLIC WALCOTT 9.0 IN 0912 AM 03/11 BROADCAST MEDIA FORMAN 8.0 IN 0553 AM 03/11 CO-OP OBSERVER DEER CREEK MN 2.0 WSW 7.4 IN 0700 AM 03/11 COCORAHS LAKE PARK MN 6.0 S 7.2 IN 0700 AM 03/11 COCORAHS BROWNS VALLEY,…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – After a year of helping patients fight COVID-19, medical professionals are dealing with health concerns of their own. Mental health, that is. “The first few weeks were terrifying,” recalls Sanford Health nurse Melanie Allen. A year ago, Allen cared for the first COVID-19 patient at Sanford Health. She has been a nurse for nearly 15 years,…
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 say loud noises and people dressed in camouflage will be in the area. Categories: Local News, North Dakota News Tags:…
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 and have operational issues. Fargo re-bid the project and got a deal, saving the city about $1-million. City commissioners approved…
NORTH DAKOTA, MINNESOTA (KVRR) — Fargo, West Fargo and Cass County law enforcement officers are halting their aid across the Minnesota border. A change in a new Minnesota law that took effect Monday, March 1st is changing how officers can use deadly force if a reasonable apparent threat of death or great bodily harm is present. The word “apparent” has…
FARGO (KVRR/KFGO) – Changes could be in the works for the operation of the Fargo Liquor Control Board. City Commissioner Dave Piepkorn says he has been working with the city attorney’s office on revisions to an ordinance that would change the make-up of the board. It is now made up of two city commissioners, the police chief, the city auditor…
WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A pilot program at Fargo, West Fargo and Moorhead Public Schools aims to eliminate food waste by making sure no student goes hungry. “In the pandemic especially, we have realized there’s a lot of need out there,” said West Fargo Public Schools Director of Food Service Dana Reith. She says food waste has always been…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo Public Schools is testing out new security measures to keep students and staff safe. Lewis & Clark and Lincoln Elementary Schools are piloting a new system called Raptor Technologies. The technology replaces the paper and pencil sign-in system currently in place. Visitors will use their driver’s license or state ID to sign in electronically. The…
