Author: KVRR Staff

Fargo Man Sentenced for Sexual Abuse of a Minor

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A Fargo man is sentenced in Cass County District Court for sexually abusing a minor. The judge gave 49-year-old Marc Leslie 20 years in prison for gross sexual imposition with a victim under 15 and 5 years for solicitation of a minor victim under 15. The terms will be served concurrently and he’ll be eligible for…

Tony Bennett dies at 96

Tony BennettNEW YORK (AP) — Tony Bennett, the eminent and timeless stylist whose devotion to classic American songs and knack for creating new standards such as “I Left My Heart In San Francisco” graced a decades-long career that brought him admirers from Frank Sinatra to Lady Gaga, died Friday. He was 96, just two weeks short of his birthday. Publicist…

West Fargo Public Schools expanding walkable zones, cutting off certain students from riding bus

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Despite many students enjoying summer vacation, West Fargo Public schools are already making key decisions for the upcoming school year. The school district always had a 0.9-mile radius from a school called a walkable zone, where students did not qualify for school bus transportation. But those walkable zones are going to expand for next year….

House in Rural West Fargo Destroyed In Overnight Fire

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — A fire in a West Fargo development about five miles west of the Red River Valley Fairgrounds destroys a house. Around 1:30 a.m., West Fargo Rural Fire Department was called on a report of a structure fire. When crews arrived the roof was fully engulfed. They stayed on scene for about four hours fighting the…

Red River Valley Garden Tour returns to Fargo, Moorhead and Horace

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The Red River Valley Garden Tour has returned, featuring the yards of six local homeowners. Those lucky enough to get tickets can tour each gardeners’ unique work in Fargo, Moorhead, and Horace today and Thursday. Proceeds are going to Fargo’s Growing Together Community Gardens, a local nonprofit focused on creating sustainable gardens in the community. Event…

University of Minnesota announces it will not use race or family legacy in admission process

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The University of Minnesota has announced it will no longer consider race or family legacy for its admissions. Under the new policy, the university will not use race, ethnicity, family attendance, or employment as “context factors.” Applications will still ask for this optional information for recruitment and communication purposes, but it will not be used in…