FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – KFGO Radio News Director Paul Jurgens has announced that he is stepping down from the position, effective Friday, May 29. Jurgens joined the heritage radio station in March of 1983 and was promoted to news director in 1988. “It’s has been a tremendous honor to be part of the team at The Mighty 790,” Jurgens said….
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — “You need a leader. That will restore law and order, and that’s what I will be. I met with the new interim chief. There are lots of things that he can do, but the main thing is you need a new leader,” said Dave Piepkorn, Fargo Mayoral Candidate. “Responsible leadership is being accountable. So, you don’t…
(video courtesy KFGO) FARGO, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — That was the scene scene around 7 p.m. in the 1400 block of 9th Street South in Fargo. You can see power lines were arcing. Fargo Fire responded and was on site for about 15 minutes. Xcel Energy posted around 6:30 pm that 54 customers in Cass County are without power. The cause…
FARGO (KFGO/KVRR) – The City of Fargo is changing parking restrictions for certain parts of the city this winter. The City has done away with night restrictions from 19th Avenue N. to 13th Avenue S. from the Red River to 25th Street. Instead, there will be one-side only parking from 12th Avenue N. to I-94 from the river to 25th…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Don Haney is calling it a day after a long, illustrious career in broadcast journalism. He’s seen just about everything in decades of work, from the disastrous 1997 floods in Fargo to the Standing Rock protests in 2016, which even left him a little banged up. KFGO news director Paul Jurgens says he has nothing but…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Over the last several years, politics has become a touchy subject for many to talk about with friends, family, or peers. And for local commentators, touching on the subject is also hard, especially following the recent assassinations of DFL Minnesota State Rep. Melissa Hortman and conservative activist Charlie Kirk. “It’s just sad what’s happening to this…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — After Monday afternoon’s press conference, two city commissioners have called for the dismissal of Police Chief Dave Zibolski. He became defensive with reporters when asked about the delay in releasing information on the Sunday shootings and his whereabouts. KFGO’s Joel Heitkamp invited commissioners and the chief on his morning show. City Commissioner Dave Piepkorn took part…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR-KFGO) — Will Swearson was a cooperating witness in the case against the former state senator. Swearson said he first met Holmberg when he was a graduate student at the University of North Dakota. “At first, he would provide me some financial assistance for me to pay for groceries (and) gas, electricity,” Swearson said. “Things began to change…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — The 25th annual Cares for Kids Radiothon wrapped up Friday afternoon at Midwest Communications in Fargo, and it was a record-breaker. Children’s Miracle Network’s Hillery Mork says this year the fundraiser brought in just over $226,000 for Sanford Children’s Hospital. That far surpasses the previous record of $185,000 set last year. Cares for Kids Radiothon, hosted…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Phones were ringing off the hook for the 25th annual Cares for Kids Radiothon for Sanford Children’s Hospital. The Radiothon is hosted by Froggy 99.9, Y94, and KFGO and includes inspiring stories of hope and courage. One hundred percent of every dollar raised will help care for kids at Sanford Last year the event raised $185,000…
