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Second “No Kings” Protest Again Draws Crowds to City Hall

Demonstrators remain upset over a myriad of policy decisions from the Trump Administration.

October 19, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The first “No Kings” protest at Fargo City Hall was held back in June. The second, in October, saw a similar turnout. Most protesters said that not only have their concerns not been addressed, most of the issues they’re worried about have only gotten worse. The nationwide protests are organized under the “No Kings” moniker because…

Nationwide “No Kings” Protests Planned for October 18

The Fargo version of the event will again take place in front of City Hall.

October 17, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The nationwide “No Kings” protests are scheduled for October 18, and the plans are provoking strong reactions from both sides of the political aisle. The first iteration of “No Kings” took place back on June 14, and drew large crowds to Fargo City Hall, as well as several other locations in North Dakota. North Dakota No…

Sprague Confirms Retirement from Auditor Role

He began working in that capacity for the City of Fargo in 1999.

October 16, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – A prominent official for the city of Fargo is calling it a career after over two decades in his position. Steve Sprague, Fargo City Auditor, confirmed that he will be retiring after that news was brought up during a Liquor Control Board meeting on October 15. Sprague began serving as Auditor in December of 1999 and…

Thousands of high school students enrolled in ‘dual credit’ courses in North Dakota

October 16, 2025

KVRR Staff,

BISMARCK, N.D. (PRAIRIE PUBLIC BROADCASTING) – More than 6,000 North Dakota high school students are enrolled in college coursework. That’s called “dual credit” – as the students get credit for high school as well as college courses. That information was presented to the Legislature’s interim Education Committee, which has “dual credit” as one of its study areas. “Board policy requires…

North Dakotans face steep rise in health insurance without federal tax credits, commissioner warns

October 16, 2025

KVRR Staff,

North Dakota Insurance Commissioner Jon Godfread presents to lawmakers on June 19, 2024. (Photo by Mary Steurer/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — North Dakota Insurance Commissioner Jon Godfread is sounding the alarm on the significant increase to health insurance facing tens of thousands of North Dakotans if the federal government doesn’t renew tax credits by the end of…

North Dakota attorney general warns of gold scam

October 15, 2025

TJ Nelson,

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — Attorney General Drew Wrigley is warning North Dakotans about a gold scam. He says the scammers impersonate government agents or law enforcement and may even send false documentation. They instruct people to buy gold bars and then hand them over to a government agent so it can be put in a secure location. But once the…

Conflict Between City Of Horace, Residents Over Special Assessments Drags On

Conflict Between Horace Residents, City Council Over Special Assessments Drags On

The special meeting was scheduled to run from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. but went far over time.

October 8, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

HORACE, N.D. (KVRR) – Special assessments in Horace continue to be a point of contention for homeowners and the City Council alike. District Court Judge Constance Cleveland dismissed the lawsuit brought by homeowners against the city of Horace back on September 3rd, but that hasn’t done much to solve the discontent of homeowners who say they’re still getting overcharged on…

Xcel’s coal exit an issue in North Dakota electric rate case

October 6, 2025

Juliana Pelaez,

Electric transmission lines cross a field in central North Dakota. (Photo by Jeff Beach/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor/KVRR) — Xcel Energy customers in North Dakota are facing an unusually large increase in their electric bill, which a North Dakota official attributes in large part to the company’s move away from coal. Northern States Power Co., part of Minnesota-based…

Essentia Expands Routes For Mobile Mammogram Units

Essentia Expands Mobile Mammography Program for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

The healthcare provider is sending their specially outfitted trucks to small, rural communities across Minnesota and North Dakota.

October 5, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – With the exception of skin cancers, breast cancer is the most common cancer among women in the United States, according to the American Cancer Society. By the end of 2025, more than 42,000 women will die from the disease in the U.S. Getting a mammogram, though, can be incredibly inconvenient for those who live multiple hours…

Park River Man Charged with Arson

Authorities say Patrick Aune cut multiple gas lines in Park River with a grinder.

October 5, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

PARK RIVER, N.D. (KVRR) – The Walsh County Sheriff’s Office says they have charged a Park River man with multiple felonies after multiple incidents occurred Saturday, October 4, in Park River. Walsh County deputies were called to 119 Pine Street for a report of a structure fire. Deputies were also notified of a second call on Birch Street for a…