TJ Nelson

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — Fellow leaders are paying respects to former Rep. Merle Boucher. The Democrat died last Thursday at Sanford Health in Bismarck according to Elick Funeral Home in Rolla, North Dakota. Boucher represented District 9 in the North Dakota House from 1991 to 2011, serving as House Minority Leader from 1996 to 2011. He was a rancher and...

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fire crews in West Fargo responded early this morning to a vehicle on fire inside a storage unit. They were called to 45 8th Street East around 7:30 a.m. and arrived to heavy smoke coming from the building. Crews quickly contained and knocked down the fire. The fire remains under investigation with the cost of...

MEDORA, N.D. (KVRR) — President Trump is set to visit Medora, North Dakota on July 1 as part of America’s 250th anniversary. He will attend a dedication of the brand new Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library. The historic event will honor the life, legacy, and enduring contributions of the nation’s 26th president. The dedication guests will witness a ceremonial Freedom 250...

BELTRAMI CO., Minn. (KVRR) — A man walking on Division Street west of Bemidji last night was hit and killed. The 911 call came in around 10:45 p.m. Lifesaving efforts were attempted on scene but officials say 65-year-old Floyd Cloud of Bemidji was pronounced dead. The driver has been identified as 56-year-old Robert Ortez of Bemidji. He remained on scene...

Taco John's at 2285 South University Drive, Fargo (May 2026)FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo’s newest Taco John’s is now open on South University Drive. The University location will serve breakfast daily until 11 a.m. The restaurant will be open until 10 p.m. daily, with extended drive-thru hours until 11 pm. Locally-based Pentex Restaurant Group is behind bringing the favorite taco...

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A Moorhead man has changed his pleas in a deadly downtown Fargo assault case last summer. 20-year-old Tabias Walker pleaded guilty to manslaughter and aggravated assault in the death of 55-year-old John Pilcher of Fargo. Police say Pilcher was attacked by Walker in the 300 block of North Broadway on August 3. It was on the...

KIDDER CO., N.D. (KVRR) — An 18-year-old Jamestown woman was died in a rollover crash in Kidder County on Sunday has been identified. She is Bella Huebner of Jamestown. Highway Patrol says she was headed north two miles west of Pettibone when she tried turning, lost control and rolled. Huebner died at the scene. The patrol reports that she was...

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The results of the June 9 municipal election in Fargo are now official. Cass County Canvassing Board met Monday to officially certify the results. Josh Boschee was elected mayor and Nikkie Gullickson and Chad Peterson were elected to the City Commission. All three will serve four-year terms beginning July 1. A swearing-in ceremony will be held...

Human Rights Commission Chair Sekou SirleafFARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo City Commission voted 3-2 last night to dissolve the Human Rights Commission. The vote was recommended by Commissioner John Strand who says it’s time to acknowledge that the commission was not working. Human Rights Commission Chair Sekou Sirleaf requested the vote be delayed until the next commission meeting, when Mayor-Elect...

WAHPETON, N.D. (KVRR) — North Dakota State College of Science President Rod Flanigan will transition to administrative leave effective July 1 according to North Dakota University System Commissioner Brent Sanford. He says Flanigan will be available to support the leadership transition through his contract on December, 31, 2026. Flanigan has served as president of NDSCS since June 2022 and earlier this...