Author: Juliana Pelaez

City Commission and State Legislators Focus on Relocating Downtown Engagement Center and Funding for Transportation

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The Downtown Engagement Center has been a resource for many homeless and other persons in need. But the resources and space they have are sparse, so they are looking to expand elsewhere. “It has been desirable for the downtown business sector, but also from the people who are operating out of the engagement center. Understanding that…

“We’re Holding our Employees Accountable,” Cass County Sheriff Jesse Jahner Speaks After Release of Ongoing Investigation

Carson QuamFARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — In September, Sheriff Jesse Jahner was contacted by the North Dakota Bureau of Criminal Investigation regarding an employee. The BCI told Jahner that they were initiating an investigation into Deputy Carson Quam for alleged criminal activity. “Anytime we have anything like that like I mentioned already, anything that tarnishes the integrity or professionalism of the…

Fargo Cass Public Health Provides Resources For Great American SmokeOut

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo Cass Public Health is encouraging smokers and users of vaping devices to set Thursday as their quit date. The quit date is part of a nationwide campaign called “Great American SmokeOut” which started in the 1970’s in Massachusetts. Several years ago Fargo Cass Public Health worked to bring the SmokeOut to the area and is…

Middle Schoolers Compete In Cyber Tournament Finals

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The Cyber Madness Middle School Tournament Finals started this morning with six teams and five middle schools competing for who can be the winning champions. “They’re learning how to do encryption and decryption. They’re learning about network activity other sorts of things that really adult professionals do. But really we got them involved in challenges to…

Fargo Public Works Prepares For Transition Into Winter Weather

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — With snow in the forecast, the Fargo Public Works Departments has been getting the streets, and their equipment, ready before the first flakes fly. Fargo Public Works Service Manager Corey Houim says they are transitioning from fall street sweeping to moving and removing snow from Fargo streets. Crews have been working to get snow emergency equipment…

Witnesses Begin Testifying Second Day of Trial for Human Smuggling Case

FERGUS FALLS, Minn. (KVRR) — Prosecutors say Harshkumar Patel and Steve Shand put financial profit over human life when they attempted to smuggle migrants from India across the U.S.-Canada border into Minnesota over five weeks. Daryl Ritchison, a climatologist and director of the North Dakota Agricultural Weather Network, testified that temperatures were abnormally cold that January morning with wind chills…

University of Jamestown Receives Recognition For Suicide Prevention Program

JAMESTOWN, N.D. (KVRR) — The University of Jamestown has partnered with the Governor’s Challenge to help prevent suicide among service members, veterans, and their families. The University has awarded over 90 continuing education units to licensed professionals. The Governor’s Challenge has emphasized finding individuals who are at risk for suicide, providing care, and promoting safety. With the nationwide rate of…