FARGO (KVRR-KFGO) – The housing industry is worried about the tariffs imposed by President Trump. “I think there’s concern because we don’t know,” said Bill Rothman, past president of the Building Industry Association of the Red River Valley, formerly known as the Homebuilders Association of Fargo-Moorhead. “When you don’t know, there’s always uncertainty.” Rothman expects major goods like lumber, plastics,…
FARGO (KVRR-KFGO) – The Fargo Park District is responding to a federal lawsuit filed by former Executive Director Dave Leker, who claims board members created a hostile work environment and discriminated against him because of his age. The Fargo Park District is accused of discrimination, retaliation, and intentional infliction of emotional distress. Despite Leker’s claim that he received no significant…
FARGO (KVRR-KFGO) – A 17-year-old was arrested Sunday afternoon after police responded to a report of gunshots heard in south Fargo. Sgt. Chris Mathson says the call came in at 3:16 p.m. in the 3300 block of 42nd Street S. When they got there, officers found multiple people who matched the descriptions given by witnesses. The 17-year-old was arrested for…
FARGO (KVRR) – The Cass County Sheriff’s Office says a new scam targets family members of people being held in jail. Officials say someone claiming to be a deputy contacted a victim and claimed that their incarcerated family member qualified for the Community Supervision Unit ankle bracelet monitoring program. The scammer requested an electronic payment before participation in the program…
ROSEVILLE, Minn. (KVRR-KFGO) – A $1 million lottery winner in Breckenridge, Minnesota has come forward. The lottery says the winner spent $50 on the Casinos Million’s scratch off game and took the top prize. The winner, who wasn’t identified, says they’re looking forward to investing in their retirement, finding a larger home and hoping to buy an RV to see…
FERGUS FALLS, Minn. (KVRR-KFGO) – A Fergus Falls man is in jail on fleeing and drug charges after a pursuit with Fergus Falls Police in a stolen car. 42-year-old Rafael Buenfil took off at high speed from an officer in a car with dealer license plates. The officer discontinued the chase when the car driven by Buenfil reached speeds of…
FARGO (KVRR) – The funeral for former Secret Service Agent Clint Hill, the North Dakota native who witnessed the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, will be held at Washington National Cathedral on April 8. Hill was 93 when he died on Feb. 21. Hill was in the presidential motorcade in Dallas, Texas in November, 1963. An iconic photo shows Hill…
WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – A criminal complaint involving a Fargo man accused of vandalizing a Tesla truck in the West Fargo Costco parking lot on Saturday has been sent to prosecutors. The complaint accuses Ryan Lyle Williams of felony criminal mischief. Police say Williams keyed the truck on Saturday. Williams’ vehicle was identified with the help of nearby business…
FERGUS FALLS, Minn. (KVRR-KFGO) – The Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office says no one will be charged in a shooting late last year where a 3-year-old boy died near Wadena, Minnesota. The boy died of a self-inflicted, single-gunshot wound to the head. The sheriff’s office says after an extensive investigation, it was determined that the home had childproof safety measures…
(Minnesota State Lottery)BRECKENRIDGE, Minn. (KVRR-KWAT) – Someone recently purchased a scratch-off lottery ticket in Breckenridge worth $1 million. The Minnesota State Lottery says the “Casino Millions” ticket was sold at Blazer Express in Breckenridge on Thursday. The $1 million top prize is paid as a 20-year annuity at $50,000 per year. Players may also opt to take a one-time cash…
