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Push for Elimination of All Car Window Tint Regulations in North Dakota

Jeremy Schaeffer was inspired to create a petition after he was repeatedly penalized for his tint.

March 27, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Some folks never even consider the level of tint on their car windows – but for one North Dakota resident, it’s a very personal issue. Jeremy Schaeffer is extremely sensitive to light and also has astigmatism. It can cause severe vision issues when he drives. So he tinted up his Toyota Camry – and the tickets…

ND Gov. Kelly Armstrong Pushes for Bill To Ban Cell Phones In School

March 26, 2025

Juliana Pelaez,

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — Governor Kelly Armstrong and Lt. Gov. Michelle Strinden highlighted a bill focused on banning cell phone usage in North Dakota schools. The concerns brought to attention were focused on students’ mental health and lack of attention to their peers and teachers. 72% of K-12 teachers have admitted that cell phone usage has caused great distractions for…

Flickertail Solar Project Hearing Brings Up Many Concerns On Boundary Lines

March 24, 2025

Juliana Pelaez,

WAHPETON, N.D. (KVRR) — The Flickertail Solar Project hearing brought in several dozen people, including landowners and others who would be affected by the project. “We’re still asking for the site to be designated as it is with the condition that there will not any components of the solar facility within 500 feet of a residence within that boundary,” said…

4 Luv of Dog Hosts Quarterly Merch Sale

The organization says that as a non-profit, it's always important to keep the funding flowing in.

March 23, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

One of the pieces of merchandise available for sale.FARGO, N.D. – 4 Luv of Dog set up shop this weekend, looking to sell some merch to keep their dog-rescuing efforts well-funded. This merch sale took place in the new Natural Pet Center location, which just opened up about a month ago on 19th Avenue in Fargo. There were all sorts…

Senate Committee Recommends ‘Do Not Pass’ To Renters Bill on Set Temperatures

March 19, 2025

Juliana Pelaez,

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — North Dakota Senate Industry and Business Committee has given a do-not-pass recommendation for a bill that would require landlords to have set temperatures in apartments. It comes a month after a “do pass” recommendation from the House. The bill would have required landlords to have temperatures no less than sixty-eight degrees between October 1st and April…

Dickinson High School to retire ‘Midgets’ mascot at the end of the school year

March 17, 2025

Aaron Walling,

DICKINSON, ND (KVRR) – Dickinson Public Schools announced on Monday their decision to retire their mascot/nickname, ‘Midgets’, at the end of the school year. They announced a they will begin a search for a new one that ‘better reflects the spirit of DHS’. “We want to start by saying we understand that this decision may be difficult for some, especially those…

UPDATE: Highway Patrol Continues Investigation Into Fatal Bicycle Crash

March 14, 2025

Juliana Pelaez,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A suspect’s vehicle has been located in connection with the crash that struck and killed a bicyclist in Fargo Wednesday night. The suspect’s identity has not yet been released and investigation into the incident is ongoing by the North Dakota Highway Patrol. — FARGO, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — The North Dakota Highway Patrol is asking for the…

George Gaukler, Called “Most Effective State Chairman”, Dead at 88

March 12, 2025

TJ Nelson,

VALLEY CITY, N.D. (KVRR) — Former North Dakota Dem-NPL Chair George Gaukler died Tuesday at the age of 88. Gaulker was party chair from 1980 to 1994, a time that saw two to three seats in Congress being held by North Dakota Democrats. Now all three seats are held by Republicans. Former U.S. Representative Earl Pomeroy said Gaukler was like…

Gov. Armstrong declares statewide fire emergency for North Dakota

March 10, 2025

Alison Voorhees,

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — Governor Kelly Armstrong signed an executive order declaring a statewide fire emergency and activating the State Emergency Operations Plans. Above average temperatures and below average precipitation amounts have led to drought conditions and increased the risk of wildfires. Armstrong, a volunteer firefighter, said, “North Dakotans endured some of the largest, deadliest and most destructive wildfires in…

Judge: Chemical DUI Test Was “Coerced”, Tossed Out of Travis Bell Criminal Vehicular Homicide Case

March 9, 2025

KVRR Staff,

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — A judge has decided that a chemical DUI test taken after a crash west of Grand Forks that seriously injured a woman and led to the death of her 6-year-old daughter cannot be used in court. 44-year-old Travis Bell of Fordville, North Dakota is charged with criminal vehicular homicide and injury after running a red…