Author: Juliana Pelaez

New scam message targets people in the metro, Cass County Sheriff explains what to do

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — This letter, sent to a recipient, shows that they received a final notice with a court enforcement action for an outstanding traffic violation. But, while it may look like an official notice, Cass County Sheriff Jesse Jahner says otherwise. “The way that this thing presents is that it says that it comes from the state of…

West Fargo’s annual 2025 report shows slight increase in overall crimes, but some areas show dramatic increases

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The West Fargo Police Department reports that overall crime has increased by 1.5% since 2024. And compared to 2021, the increase is 15%. “The department saw a slight increase in overall crime in 2025, 1.5% increase for the year. 11% increase in crimes against persons, which would be simple assault stockings. 1.5% increase in crimes…

Runners will soon trek across North Dakota to bring awareness for families grieving the loss of a child

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — For more than 400 miles, 12 runners will trek across North Dakota to carry the stories of love, loss, and resilience from community to community. “After having run Haven since 2017, the 10.15 Project came, and it just is so exciting because it’s really looking at pregnancy and infant loss and putting it in a new…

Earth week is here, with clean ups taking place across the Fargo-Moorhead area

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Dozens of cleanups are taking place throughout the week in the metro to celebrate Earth Week. River Keepers, a local non-profit, has partnered with Moorhead, Fargo, and local park districts to provide garbage bags and pickers for volunteers to use. Many local businesses, from Scheels to Wells Fargo, have signed up to clean alongside the Red…

Update: Applied Digital CEO responds to road damage concerns in Dickey County

ELLENDALE, N.D. (KVRR) – The CEO of Applied Digital says the company is working to address concerns about the destruction of some gravel roads caused by vehicles connected to the construction of an AI data center in Ellendale. Authorities say trucks and equipment  are causing severe damage to some county roads and need to be rebuilt. Several county roads and…

Moorhead Police arrest a man armed with a rifle after a shelter in place took effect

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Moorhead Police Chief Chris Helmick says police received a shots-fired call at 4:45 am. Nothing was located at the time. But soon, police responded to a call thirty minutes later, where they soon located a rifle on the front steps of a nearby residence. “They were also able to make phone contact with the individual inside…

Lockdowns lifted at Fargo schools, police say report of a person with gun was false

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Part of the chaos came this afternoon, as Multiple Fargo schools were placed on lockdown following a phone call to Red River Dispatch indicating a weapon outside of school grounds. Fargo North High School, Washington Elementary School, and Ben Franklin Middle School were placed on lockdown status. Dozens of officers from multiple law enforcement agencies, including…

Watch: Police identify man with rifle taken into custody in Moorhead

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Police have identified a man whose actions led authorities to issue a shelter-in-place advisory Friday morning in Moorhead. Twenty-eight-year-old Malachi Shabaiash of Moorhead was taken to a Fargo hospital for treatment of injuries sustained from a police K-9. Police were telling residents near 11th Ave. S. and 3rd St. to shelter in place at around 6:00…

April marks Parkinson’s Awareness Month and local caregivers highlight its importance

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month, and those in the community are trying to make more people aware of the debilitating disease. It can impact mobility, cognition, and emotional health, affecting a person’s daily routines. Those with Parkinson’s often rely on caregivers to help with everyday tasks. Parkinson’s Disease is a long-term illness, and its symptoms usually…

More than a dozen counties enact burn restrictions due to dry weather conditions

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Due to ongoing dry vegetation and ongoing hot, dry, and windy weather conditions, Cass County has declared a fire emergency and enacted burn restrictions through November 30. “You can obviously still use controlled devices with grills, gas patio, fireplaces, things like that. This is only in effect for when we have a high danger,” said Cole…