Author: KVRR Staff

Two agencies recommend removal of Minnesota Capitol fence

ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) – Minnesota officials say the security fence that has surrounded the state Capitol for nearly one year should come down soon. The departments of Public Safety and Administration are recommending removal of the fence after the legislative session ends. The Legislature adjourns its regular session May 17. “Absent any credible threat to the building, the…

Derek Chauvin moves to have guilty verdicts thrown out

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – Derek Chauvin’s attorney filed a motion asking the court to throw out his guilty verdicts and schedule a new trial Tuesday. The filing, made by Attorney Eric Nelson, cites jury intimidation and a failure of the court to sequester the jury as some of the reasons he is asking for a new trial. In the filing, Nelson…

Air National Guard Director Tours Fargo’s 119th Wing

They reviewed the base Reaper mission, as well as efforts to establish a new operations center

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The Air National Guard director was in Fargo to hear about the important role the 119th Wing plays in supporting military operations around the globe. While in Fargo he heard about opportunities to enhance the base and strengthen the educational benefits. “The senator is right, we need smart people in the National Guard,” Lieutenant General Michael…

What are the rules for Clean Up Week?

FARGO-MOORHEAD (KVRR) – Clean Up Week began Monday in Moorhead, Dilworth, Fargo and West Fargo. In Fargo, a collection schedule map is available to figure out your scheduled recycling day. If you live in week B, your collection is this week. If you are in week A, your collection will be in the next week. In West Fargo, it’s a…

Fargo woman turns passion for fresh fruits, vegetables into business

Renae Mitchell owns Juice Box Fargo

FARGO, N.D. — (KVRR) “Well, for a business owner, I would say, follow your passions,” said Mitchell. The female entrepreneur did just that. Two years ago, Renae Mitchell of Fargo decided to start up a new venture after graduating from the Nutritional Therapy Association. “I wanted to take the knowledge on what I learned to teach people how to use…

Bella’s Dulce Sweets & Treats: Fargo girl inspires others to give back

One young Fargo girl is doing her part to inspire others to give back to the community while focusing on her love of dogs.

FARGO, N.D- (KVRR) – The smile explains it all. Bella Garcia and her mom Rosalinda are making a difference in the community by putting their baking skills to use. “Me and her always made like pretzels and chocolate covered strawberries I thought can like sell those and make stuff for the homeless and give them to churches and stuff so…

Homeward Animal Shelter celebrated National Adopt A Shelter Pet Day

The shelter had coffee, cookies and cuddles for all.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Homeward Animal Shelter and Fleet Farm teamed up to celebrate National Adopt A Shelter Pet Day. “Dogs, cats, puppies and kittens is what we do and we just do our best to find them their perfect families,” said Homeward Animal Shelter  Marketing Director Heather Klefstad. Homeward invited people in the community to enjoy free cuddles with…

High Risk Sex Offender Has New Fargo Address

FARGO, N.D. — Police in Fargo are notifying the community that a high risk sex offender is now living at Centre Inc at 123 15 Street North. 31-year-old Richard Staples was convicted in 2017 for raping a 6-year-old girl. He was convicted earlier in 2014 for raping a 21-year-old woman. Both cases were in U.S. Federal Court in North Dakota….