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Spring Flood Prep Meetings Planned This Week in Fargo and Grand Forks

April 9, 2023

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — As it warms up and the snowmelt begins, community leaders all across the region are gearing up for the spring flood fight. A Monday press conference is planned with elected officials from Fargo, West Fargo and Cass County to give an update on local efforts and strategies as the flood outlook progresses. They’ll also give an…

Wahpeton woman accused of burning down house in Minnesota

April 7, 2023

Site Staff,

STEARNS, CO., Minn. (KVRR/KFGO) — A woman accused of stabbing a man at an apartment on the north side of Grand Forks has been identified. 28-year-old Amber Lee Behrens of Grand Forks is charged with aggravated assault, domestic violence, interference with a 911 call, and criminal trespass. Police responded Thursday afternoon to a report of a man that had been…

LIVE: GF Students Prepare To Put On A Show At Summer Performing Arts Company

Around a thousand kids are expected to sign up for the Summer Performing Arts Company

April 3, 2023

Site Staff,

The show will go on this summer for hundreds of students in Grand Forks. The Summer Performing Arts Company, known as SPA, is celebrating its 36th year this year. Registration for this year opened Monday. The program offers courses for kids as young as three all the way through incoming 12th graders. Kids can learn a variety of theater…

One Arrested After 3-Car Crash In Grand Forks

Grand Forks Police say they arrested a man for drugs after a three car crash at a major intersection in the city

April 3, 2023

Site Staff,

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) – Grand Forks Police say they arrested a man for drugs after a three car crash at a major intersection in the city. Officers responded to the intersection of North Washington Street and Demers Avenue around 8:45 Sunday night. They say a car driven by 31-year-old Shawn Schweigert of Grand Forks was turning onto Washington when…

Cold Weather and More Snow Will Delay Snowmelt Until Almost Mid-April

March 30, 2023

TJ Nelson,

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — National Weather Service in Grand Forks says a lack of spring remains the main story across the region preventing the start of the snowmelt. Only a few hours above freezing are expected over the next two weeks. Another large storm system could bring even more snow to the region on Tuesday and Wednesday. That system…

Terminated Fufeng Project in Grand Forks Sparks Hearing on Chinese Investments in U.S.

March 28, 2023

TJ Nelson,

Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin (center) and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Mark Milley (right)WASHINGTON, D.C. (KVRR) — Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is in agreement with North Dakota Sen. Kevin Cramer about the importance of considering foreign agricultural investments from a national security position. A hearing was held by the Senate Armed Services Committee to address Chinese…

Waiver To Allow More Companies To Test UAS Flights in Grand Forks

March 27, 2023

TJ Nelson,

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — More companies will now be able to test unmanned aerial system flights at the Northern Plains UAS Test Site in Grand Forks. Sen. John Hoeven says he secured waivers from the FAA to expand the testing of aircraft that do not have a public designation. Under current rules, a UAS must be designated as a…

Gov. Burgum Signs Bill Exempting Military Members From State Income Taxes

March 27, 2023

TJ Nelson,

File picture from March 2023BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — North Dakota Gov Doug Burgum signing a bill to exempt military pay from state income taxes for active duty, National Guard and Reserve members. It’s expected to reduce service members’ income taxes by $4 million in the 2023 to 2025 biennium. That encompasses all federal pay for training, education, mobilization and bonuses…

Man arrested for trespassing after reports of burglary in Grand Forks

March 25, 2023

Site Staff,

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KFGO/KVRR) – Grand Forks police arrest a man Friday night after reports of a burglary on the city’s south side. Police say they responded to a mobile home on the 2500 block of Lawndale Road and identified Christian Bauduin as the suspect. He was arrested for criminal trespass and drug paraphernalia. Anyone with more information is asked…

“Sweeping” Change In Law As Curling Becomes North Dakota’s State Sport

March 23, 2023

TJ Nelson,

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — In a “sweeping” change to state law, curling is now the official state sport of North Dakota. Gov. Doug Burgum signing the bill at a ceremony with Alaina Schmit. The sixth-grader from Horizon Middle School in Bismarck brought the idea forward and lobbied lawmakers to pass it. The bill’s prime sponsor was Sen. Sean Cleary of…