Author: Alex Bertsch

Ribbon cutting held for new South Fargo fire station

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – After a lot of planning and construction, the Fargo Fire Department is opening their new station in South Fargo. Station 8, which is located just off 64th Ave. S in Fargo, is a state of the art fire station in an area of the city where response times were high. A lot of effort was put…

What to know before you head to the polls in North Dakota

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – With just over a fortnight before election day, voters across the state of North Dakota are preparing to cast their votes. North Dakota is the only state in the country where voters do not have to register before they cast their vote in elections. However there are still some rules that voters should be aware of…

“Goth Market” offers spooky pieces from local artists

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – As Halloween approaches, people came out to support local artists offering up some spooky pieces. Parachigo and Lunatique Boutique partnered to put on their “Goth Market” in downtown Fargo Sunday, offering up a haunting atmosphere to accompany the artists’ ghostly works. They had paintings featuring horror icons, custom jewelry and even tarot card readings on offer….

Fargo homicide suspect Leo Dartoe arrested in Atlanta

Leo DartoeATLANTA (KVRR) — Fargo homicide suspect Leo Dartoe has been arrested. Dartoe was taken into custody in Atlanta Friday by the U.S. Marshals task force and the Atlanta Police Department. He remains in custody in Atlanta, awaiting extradition to North Dakota. Dartoe was wanted in the killing of Sampson Bleh in Fargo on August 23rd. Dartoe fled the scene…

Longtime editorial cartoonist, historian Steve Stark dies at 74

FARGO (KVRR/KFGO) – Editorial cartoonist and historian Steve Stark has died. Stark was widely known in the Fargo-Moorhead area not only for his cartoons, but also for visiting schools portraying and teaching students about Teddy Roosevelt. Stark began drawing editorial cartoons for The Spectrum while a student at NDSU. Stark left the area for a few years and then returned…

UPDATE: Gregory LaCroix In Custody For Overnight Shooting in Downtown Fargo

Gregory LaCroixFARGO, N.D. (KVRR-8PM UPDATE) — The man wanted for an overnight shooting in downtown Fargo is now in custody. Police arrested 37-year-old Gregory LaCroix around 5 p.m. downtown without incident. He is being held for attempted murder and fleeing. FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Police in Fargo are searching for Gregory LaCroix who has been identified as a suspect in…