WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – City of West Fargo officials, in cooperation with Southeast Cass Water Resource District, initiated north and south gate closures on the Sheyenne River, diverting all flow around town north of I-94. The city says that due to recent rains there has been significant movement in water levels in the Sheyenne River. With these changes in river levels they are reminding residents south of I-94 to monitor riverbank conditions and report changes to the West Fargo Public Works Department. Categories: North Dakota News Tags: Diversion, SHEYENNE RIVER, Southeast Cass Water Reso ..read more

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Choice Bank has partnered with The Member Impact Fund to donate $628,000 to support affordable housing and community development in North Dakota. The donations will go to support 20 different non-profits in the region that work on making housing affordable and accessible. Beyond Shelter, Cass Clay Community Land Trust, Sharehouse and Matthew’s Voice Project were among the organizations who received money from Choice Bank. Choice Bank Fargo-Moorhead Market President Eddie Sheeley says that he’s hoping that they’ll get the opportunity to do this again in the future. “From th ..read more

FARGO — He’s a best-selling author of both fiction and nonfiction, writes for The New York Times, GQ, The Washington Post, ESPN, the Guardian and Spin. He speaks in public all the time and is a widely acknowledged master of words. But for Breckenridge, Minn.-born and Wyndmere, N.D.-raised Chuck Klosterman, the prospect of giving Saturday’s main commencement address at UND hits different. Klosterman, a UND grad, came in from his home in Portland, Ore. and stopped by the Morning Show for a live interview. He calls it an honor to be approached to speak by  UND officials, but says he’s a lit ..read more

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR)–For the second consecutive season, the Fargo Force are in the Clark Cup Finals. A season ago, they fell to Youngstown. This season they look to finish the job. The Force had to deal with major adversity in the Western Conference Semifinals vs. Sioux City last round. Down two games to one, the Force won two consecutive win-or-go-home games to advance to the Clark cup finals. Head coach Brett Skinner speaks about the team battling through that series en route to the teams second straight appearance in the finals. “I think when you get in that situation it brought out the best ..read more

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR)–Ahead of the Clark Cup Finals this weekend, three major awards were announced this week in the United State Hockey League. Mac Swanson was named the USHL Forward of the year. The North Dakota hockey commit led the league in assists with 51 and ranked third in Points with 77. In net, Hampton Slukynsky was named goaltender of the year. The Northern Michigan hockey commit, and Warroad Minnesota native, led the league in both goals against average and save percentage while putting up a record of 28-3 on the season. On Defense, Leo Gruba took home the USHL defenseman of the year ..read more

FERGUS FALLS, MINN. (KVRR) – Voters will decide on a nearly $55 million bond referendum for Fergus Falls Public Schools next Tuesday. “Our cabling doesn’t conform to modern standards and the architect said that’s because it was installed before standards existed. So it gives you an idea of some of the age of the infrastructure.” Infrastructure problems like this is part of why Drake says that the Fergus Falls Public School District is seeking $54.8 million through a bond referendum. If the bond referendum is passed, schools like Adam’s Elementary and McKinley Elementary will be closed and sol ..read more

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) – Governor Doug Burgum presented his for the 2025 to 2027 biennium today. North Dakota’s state general fund revenues are above expectations in the current cycle by nearly $213 million. However, Burgum is still calling on state agencies to find new efficiencies and lower costs. The new budget guidelines direct state agencies with a budget of $10 million or more to find a 3% reduction in costs. “Today, we’re issuing guidelines that are going to ask agencies to tighten their belts, just as our citizens have had to tighten their belts because of the high cost of goods and ser ..read more

FERGUS FALLS, MINN. (KVRR) – Voters will decide on a nearly $55 million bond referendum for Fergus Falls Public Schools next Tuesday. “Our cabling doesn’t conform to modern standards and the architect said that’s because it was installed before standards existed. So it gives you an idea of some of the age of the infrastructure.” Infrastructure problems like this is part of why Drake says that the Fergus Falls Public School District is seeking $54.8 million dollars through a bond referendum. If the bond referendum is passed, schools like Adam’s Elementary and McKinley Elementary will be closed ..read more

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo Police identify the two remaining suspects wanted for a vicious beating in downtown Fargo on April 6. They are looking for these men: 26-year-old Esiquio Hernandez and 48-year-old John Hernandez both of Moorhead. If they are spotted you should call 9-1-1 with information about their location, clothing, vehicle and direction. Anonymous tips can be submitted by texting keyword FARGOPD and the tip to 847411. Four other people have already been arrested for their role in the beating of Sam Pikula. 48-year-old Sergio Ganados of Fargo was arrested for aggravated assault ..read more

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A Fargo native who has wowed crowds for years with the Blue Angels is featured in a new documentary. Capt. Brian Kesselring has served as the Commanding Officer and Flight Leader of the Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron. “The Blue Angels” documentery goes behind the scenes of the team that has brought its daring aerobatics to airshows around the world. It will be in IMAX theaters on May 17 and start streaming on Amazon Prime on May 23. Kesselring is a Fargo South grad who got his bachelor’s degree at Concordia College and his master’s degree from Naval War College. He is ..read more