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Montana woman arrested after pursuit starts in Barnes County

August 6, 2025

Alison Voorhees,

BARNES COUNTY, N.D. (KVRR) – A woman is arrested after leading law enforcement on a pursuit in Barnes County. North Dakota Highway Patrol says a call came in after 4:30 Tuesday afternoon for a reckless driver. They attempted to pull over the 30-year-old driver from Ekalaka, Montana on I-94 but she fled, hitting speeds of 125 mph. The pursuit continued…

Sen. Tina Smith Co-Authors Bill to Combat Drug Trafficking in Tribal Communities

The current laws on the books do not allow for tribal law enforcement to prosecute non-natives.

December 18, 2024

Gabriel Ostler,

WASHINGTON, D.C. (KVRR) — Democratic Sen. Tina Smith of Minnesota has introduced legislation aimed at combatting the drug trade within indigenous communities. The junior Senator from Minnesota has partnered with Republican Sen. Steve Daines of Montana to create the PROTECT Act. The goal is to give tribal nations more power in pursuing drug cases. Right now, tribal law enforcement is…

Swing Barrel Brewing Co. Hosts Game Watch for Good Cause

Fans of both Montana and Montana State swung by to catch the game and donate to local charities.

November 23, 2024

Gabriel Ostler,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Montana and Montana State alums may not get along when it comes to football, but they can definitely agree that charities like Churches United and organizations such as the Great Plains Food Bank deserve support for the work they do in the community. Swing Barrel Brewing agreed, and therefore hosted the “Brawl of the Wild” event…

New Documentary Features North Dakota Native American Professional Bull Rider Stetson Lawrence

May 30, 2024

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Stetson Lawrence ranked among the top 25 bull riders globally until a second major injury derailed his career. He was one of the few Native American professional riders. The life of the Chippewa Sioux rodeo star who grew up near Williston, North Dakota is featured in a new documentary called “Another Eight Seconds”. “I take it…

Troops in cold weather climates like ND to get incentive pay

The Air Force and Space Force are offering incentive pay for service members stationed in extremely cold areas, which includes North Dakota

April 5, 2024

Site Staff,

NORTH DAKOTA, (KVRR/CNN) – The Air Force and Space Force are offering incentive pay for service members stationed in extremely cold areas, which includes North Dakota. The cold weather assignment incentive pay program is available to airmen and guardians at three locations in Alaska, three in North Dakota, and one in Montana. The North Dakota sites include the Minot and Grand Forks…

North Dakota State Advances to Super 16 in WNIT

Bison Beat Lady Griz In Round 2 of the WNIT

March 25, 2024

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. — North Dakota State handled their business and earned the win in the second round of the WNIT defeating Montana 72-63. The Bison dominated the glass, outrebounding the Grizzlies 46-25. The Bison also got to the free throw line 18 times and converted on 17 attempts from the stripe. Three Bison scored in double figures in the win;…

South Dakota State repeats as FCS champs with 29th consecutive win, 23-3 over Montana

January 7, 2024

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From left to right, South Dakota State’s Garret Greenfield, quarterback Mark Gronowski, Jason Freeman and Mason McCormick celebrate with the trophy after their win over Montana at the FCS Championship NCAA college football game Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024, in Frisco, Texas. (AP Photo/Richard W. Rodriguez)FRISCO, Texas (AP) — South Dakota State never bought into all the hype as defending FCS…

Montana ends NDSU’s FCS playoff run in double overtime thriller

GRIZZLIES TOP BISON 31-29 IN DOUBLE OVERTIME

December 16, 2023

Site Staff,

MISSOULA, MT. — North Dakota State fell to the Montana Grizzlies 31-29 after failing to convert on a two-point conversion attempt in double overtime. For the Bison, this is the end of an era as well as a magical playoff run. The loss is Matt Entz’s final game coaching NDSU as he now is set to take his new position…

Air Quality Concerns Locally As Wildfires Burn Out of Control in Parts of Canada

May 21, 2023

KVRR Staff,

ALBERTA, CANADA (KVRR/FOX) — Firefighters in Alberta, Canada are dealing with out-of-control fires as a result of abnormally hot and dry weather. The wildfires have been going on for weeks and more than 10,000 people have been forced to leave their homes. There’s extensive property damage to both homes and businesses in the region. There is also a growing concern…

LaMoure man walking east to west across ND for mental health awareness

A man is walking all the way to Montana for self-reflection, one step at a time.

May 3, 2023

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — 32-year-old David McDonald began his journey right by the Red River in Moorhead and is walking across the entire state, until he reaches Montana. McDonald had a drug overdose nine years ago and said he found God shortly after hearing about Fargo’s New Life Center. At this time last year, his father passed away from a…