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Gene-Edited Microbe Provides Crops with Nitrogen Boost at Grand Farm

The microbe, developed by Pivot Bio, has the potential to massively increase the yield from crops like corn and barley.

July 16, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

WHEATLAND, N.D. (KVRR) – It was a field day – literally – at Grand Farms Innovation Campus in Wheatland on July 16. The agriculture company Pivot Bio unveiled Proven G3, which are gene-edited-nitrogen-fixing microbes. That may sound complicated – and it is – but the way it is beneficial to crops is relatively simple. Naturally occurring microbes in the soil…

4e Winery Celebrates Ten Years in Business

The winery opened its doors on July 11, 2015.

July 13, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

MAPLETON, N.D. (KVRR) – A local winery spent a long weekend celebrating ten years in business. 4e Winery in Mapleton opened its doors for the first time on July 11, 2015. Ten years later, they marked the occasion with a weekend celebration. There was a Trivia Night on Thursday, a guided birding session on Friday, and live blues music on…

First Races of the Season at the North Dakota Horse Park

The first 250 patrons through the gates received a free t-shirt.

July 12, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Horse racing returned to Fargo on Saturday with the kickoff of another season at North Dakota Horse Park. The gates opened at 11 A.M. on July 12, with the first 250 patrons receiving a free t-shirt. Racing began just after noon, and excitement was in the air for participants and spectators alike. Track management says both…

Clydesdale Horses Rumble into Grand Forks

The Clydesdales arrived in Grand Forks on Tuesday and have been staying at the Alerus Center all week long.

July 12, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) – We received a look behind the scenes as the Anheuser-Busch Clydesdales got primped for their public appearance at River Cities Speedway on the evening of Friday, July 11. It’s all part of Clydesdales Week at the Alerus Center, which is part of their series of public events designed to raise awareness for the nonprofit Folds…

West Fargo Police Department Asks for Public Assistance in Wanner Case

Jonett was 50 years old when she disappeared after leaving work on July 11, 2023.

July 12, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The West Fargo Police department is asking for assistance in locating a woman who has now been missing for just over two years. They’re using the anniversary of the disappearance of Jonett Wanner to ask the public if they have any information regarding said disappearance. Wanner left work and was last seen at 2:30 p.m….

Man Arrested After Pursuit in West Fargo

The West Fargo Police Department says the man tried to flee after he had stopped and spoke with officers for a period of time.

July 11, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The West Fargo Police Department has arrested a suspect following a vehicle and foot pursuit. At approximately 12:12 a.m. Friday, July 11, the West Fargo Police Department approached a suspicious vehicle in the 1400 block of 16th Street E. The driver of the vehicle fled after speaking with law enforcement for several minutes and the…

Dilworth, Cass County Announce Spraying Operations

Cass will begin on Sunday, while Dilworth's spraying is scheduled for Monday evening.

July 11, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

CASS COUNTY, N.D. and DILWORTH, MN (KVRR) – Both the city of Dilworth and Cass County put out releases on Friday, July 11, warning residents of impending mosquito spraying operations. Cass County will begin spraying in Fargo and West Fargo on Sunday, July 13, after 8:00 P.M. They will then move to more rural cities and subdivisions on the evening…

Just weeks away from North Dakota raising speed limits to 80 MPH

July 10, 2025

KVRR Staff,

BISMARCK, N.D. (KFGO Prairie Public Radio) – The speed limit on interstates-94 and 29 in North Dakota will rise from 75 to 80 mph August 1. Department of Transportation design engineer Kirk Hoff says about 290 signs will be replaced at a cost of nearly $427.000. “They will really start putting up the 80 mile-an-hour signs starting August 1, which…

Agricultural Education from the Red River Valley Fair

The room combines facts and learning experiences regarding agriculture with live, adorable animals.

July 9, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The Red River Valley Fair is on day 6 and there’s still plenty to see and do at the fairgrounds. One enticing exhibit in the midst of this heat is the Agricultural Education building. This space features various interactive exhibits that teach interesting facts about farming and crops. There’s also a petting zoo with many…

Appeals court rules against North Dakota tribes in voting rights case that could go to Supreme Court

July 7, 2025

kvrr-apiuser,

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A federal appeals court won’t reconsider its decision in a redistricting case that went against two Native American tribes that challenged North Dakota’s legislative redistricting map, and the dispute could be headed for the U.S. Supreme Court. The case has drawn national interest because of a 2-1 ruling issued in May by a three-judge panel of the 8th…