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N.d. State Rep. Eric Murphy (r) Faces Tense Primary

The Republican lawmakers who tried to modify abortion bans and became political targets

June 5, 2026

KVRR Staff,

GRAND FORKS, ND – MAY 30, 2026: North Dakota state Rep. Eric Murphy at home planning a day of canvassing in his Grand Forks, N.D. district. Murphy, an incumbent Republican, faces a tense primary election from conservative challengers after his votes on abortion in the state legislature.GRAND FORKS, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) If Eric Murphy loses his primary election on…

State Officials Push Back on A.I. Data Center ‘Misinformation’

Members of state departments, like the Department of Water Resources, say concerns about the environmental impacts of data centers are overblown.

June 3, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – AI data centers have become a hot-button issue in North Dakota over the past few years, with citizens in many of the cities in which they’ve been placed – like Harwood – expressing their extreme displeasure with the construction. Sometimes they’re upset they feel they haven’t been considered in the matter, and still others believe the…

Grand Forks Regional SWAT Team arrests man wanted on multiple felony charges

May 20, 2026

TJ Nelson,

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — Grand Forks Regional SWAT Team carried out a high-risk search warrant and arrest in the 1100 block of 55th Street North in Grand Forks. They took 27-year-old Randy Bolden into custody around 5:30 p.m. without incident. Bolden was wanted on multiple felony charges. Altru Ambulance Service, Grand Forks County Sheriff’s Office, Regional UAS Team, Regional…

Woman, Pets Rescued from Fire in Grand Forks

The Grand Forks Fire Department says the woman was trapped in her bedroom when the first crews arrived.

May 9, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) – A structure fire in Grand Forks endangered the lives of several living creatures after dangerous amounts of smoke trapped a woman in her bedroom. The Grand Forks Fire Department says they were called to the scene at 1460 49th Avenue S. at 3:43 A.M. on May 9. Upon arrival, they noticed visible amounts of smoke…

Lakota, ND man killed in t-bone crash on Friday

North Dakota Highway Patrol says the man failed to yield to a Chevrolet Tahoe, traveling westbound on U.S. Highway 2.

May 9, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

LAKOTA, N.D. (KVRR) — A Lakota, North Dakota man was killed in a car crash when he failed to yield to oncoming traffic. North Dakota Highway Patrol says the crash happened at the intersection of U.S. Highways 2 and 1 in Lakota on Friday afternoon. They say the 93-year-old Leonard Aamot stopped at the stop sign, but then crossed the…

Grafton woman has serious injuries after being hit by a semi while biking

May 7, 2026

TJ Nelson,

GRAFTON, N.D. (KVRR) — A woman riding a bicycle is hit by a semi in Grafton and is now being treated at Altru in Grand Forks. Highway Patrol says the incident happened just after 9 a.m. The 66-year-old Grafton woman was attempting to cross Highway 17 within city limits when she was hit. The patrol says she has serious injuries….

Grand Opening Of Vorbeck Materials Facility In Grand Forks

Vorbeck Materials Holds Grand Opening of New Facility in Grand Forks

The manufacturing company believes positioning themselves in Grand Forks gives them the greatest opportunity to have maximum impact with their products.

May 6, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) – Elected officials, first responders, and many more gathered in Grand Forks on May 6 for the grand opening of a new manufacturing facility. Those leaders say that facility will have a massive, positive ripple effect on the entire local community. The facility belongs to Vorbeck Materials, which was founded in Maryland, but decided to relocate….

Grand Forks Teen Arrested for DUI After Rollover Crash

The Grand Forks Police Department says this is the 19-year-old's second such offense.

May 3, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) – A 19-year-old is in custody at the Grand Forks County Jail after an early-morning rollover crash led to his arrest. The Grand Forks Police Department says Lorenzo Lafromboise was driving near the 4700 block of Gateway Drive just after 4:00 A.M. on May 3. He lost control of his 2006 GMC Sierra, went over the…

Semi hauling steel pipe starts on fire on I-29 north of Grand Forks

April 30, 2026

TJ Nelson,

Courtesy NDHP/FacebookGRAND FORKS CO., N.D. (KVRR) — North Dakota Highway Patrol responded to a semi on fire on I-29 north of Grand Forks in Grand Forks County. It was reported around 12:30 a.m.. The truck was hauling steel pipe and traveling southbound near mile marker 159 when the trailer caught fire for an unknown reason. The driver safely pulled over and…

Electronics recycling event planned for Saturday in Grand Forks

April 29, 2026

TJ Nelson,

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — If you live in Grand Forks and have old electronics to get rid of, listen up. The city is hosting an electronics recycling event on Saturday from 10 am to 1 pm at the Public Works Facility, on 47th Street North. You are asked to bring an ID or a utility bill for proof of…