FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Six Dollar General stores in North Dakota that were hit with $2.5 million in fines for 32 violations are contesting those findings. A Department of Labor rep says the cases will be reviewed by the Independent Occupational Review Commission. The inspections in late 2022 in Casselton, Garrison, Hillsboro, Killdeer, Minot and Tioga found aisles, emergency exits…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Many road construction projects are ramping up and some are just starting, meaning there will be several roads closed this week. The 32nd Ave. reconstruction project continues with a new closure of the 25th St. intersection. Beginning today, lanes on 4th St. S will be reduced in width and shifted east between 2nd St. S and…
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) – Grand Forks Public Schools Summer Performing Arts Company is back once again on the stage, this time with over a thousand students signed up. SPA high school students will be putting on two musicals, Mamma Mia and The Little Mermaid. But it’s not just for the teens. The program has a wide age range, and…
NORTH DAKOTA (KVRR) — Around $5 million in damages have hit North Dakota roads and public infrastructure due to spring flooding. Gov. Doug Burgum requested a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration, following an executive order he issued in April declaring a statewide flood emergency. He sent a letter to President Biden through the (FEMA) to request the major disaster from April…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — 2022 was a great year for the Bank of North Dakota earning a net income of $191.2 million, an increase of $41 million compared to 2021. The primary reason behind the bank’s growth is from its loan portfolio, which grew by over $600 million from 2021 to 2022. Steinwand says the growth in 2022 came specifically…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – There has been an update on a devastating event that occurred earlier this week in South Fargo. After a press conference, police confirmed the victim to be 16-year-old James Moore of West Fargo. During the press conference FPD Chief Dave Zibolski spoke and he said “We’re working with the states attorney’s office in terms of charges and…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – With the summer season comes everyone’s least favorite season, construction season. With the 2023 road construction upon us there are a few things the NDDOT would like everyone to remember. “We recognize this weekend, it’s Memorial Day weekend coming up so it’s that busy summer travel season kicking off and we want to take time to…
Pembina Gorge west of Walhalla on the Rendezvous Region Scenic BackwayCAVALIER CO., N.D. (KVRR) — North Dakota is getting its first state park since 1989. Pembina Gorge State Recreation Area will be developed into the state’s 14th state park, just west of Walhalla near the border with Canada. The 2023 legislative session approved $6 million in funding with another $2…
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…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – An event highlighting protection of places of worship took place today at the Fargo Public Library. This comes after a steady increase in hate crimes locally and nationally. U.S. Attorney Mac Schneider was a speaker along with other local federal law enforcement partner leaders. Schneider says, “If you have any tips, any criminal behavior you want…
