FARGO (KVRR-KFGO) – The results of a survey of likely voters by the North Dakota News Cooperative on a variety of candidates and issues show that the state’s voters are sharply divided on the state’s new abortion ban. Respondents were asked to weigh in on the new state law that bans abortion after the first six weeks of pregnancy, even…
DONNYBROOK, N.D. (KVRR) – Just in time for hunting season and Halloween. A North Dakota viewer sent in pictures of their dog Oliver. It sounds like a joke, but these pictures are real. The pup is white, black and orange all over. Susan Gustafson says her 11-year-old daughter Havana came up with the bright idea of using food color to…
BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) – A special session of the North Dakota Legislature is underway to fix a budget bill problem and Gov. Doug Burgum wants an additional $91 million in income tax relief. He is also asking for increased spending on infrastructure and destination grants. The session was called due to the state Supreme Court finding the Office of Management…
CASS COUNTY, N.D. (KVRR) – Cass County is bringing a new system to the area that will monitor drivers’ behaviors on the roads. It’s called SmartSign, which is an intelligent driver feedback sign that can identify speeding, distracted driving and unbelted drivers. It will then notify them of the unsafe driving behavior in real time. “It’s like a radar sign…
JAMESTOWN, N.D. (KVRR) — Katrina Christiansen makes it official and announces her bid for U.S. Senate in North Dakota with posts on social media. KVRR Local News first reported her intention to run earlier this month against Republican Sen. Kevin Cramer. Christiansen is a Democrat who lost to Republican Sen. John Hoeven in 2022 getting just 25% of the votes….
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — If you’re looking for an escape from reality for a weekend ValleyCon has something for you. ValleyCon is excited to be back for its 48th year with some new elements to show off. “So it’s just one of those things you need a release valve once in a while we think of it as Mardi Gras…
GRAFTON, N.D. (KVRR) — The second woman to serve as lieutenant governor of North Dakota has died. Rosemarie Myrdal served with Republican Gov. Ed Schafer from 1993 to 2000. She died Wednesday at the age of 94. Myrdal also represented District 11 in the North Dakota House from 1985 to 1992. Gov. Doug Burgum calls her a “tireless advocate” for…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The Fargo Police Department is looking for recruits to join its upcoming Fargo Police Academy class this January. This 13-week program will consist of training in the classroom, workouts, and classroom demonstrations. Once completed, recruits will begin field training with a training officer. We got an inside look at the academy and what you can expect…
LAKOTA, N.D. (KFGO) — A nursing home resident in Lakota, North Dakota is dead after his pants caught fire. Nelson County Sheriff Kurt Schwind says the unusual incident happened Friday. Schwind says the man went outside to smoke and started a fire on the ground. He then attempted to put it out by driving over the flames with his mobility…
PAGE, N.D. (KVRR) -North Dakota Soybean Council hosts a Food and Farm Tour to tell people about the importance of soybeans. Renowned chefs, healthy cooking experts, social media influencers and dieticians traveled from all over the country to the Food and Farm Tour. Registered Dietician from New York City Chef Abbie Gellman said, “My knowledge of soy as far as…
