The Queen of Hearts herself joins us to celebrate Giving Hearts Day on KVRR Local News. Actually, she’s Dianne Nechiporenko with Catholic Charities. She tells us about Giving Hearts Day. Organizers are hoping for 50,000 donations spread out among more than 400 charities in North Dakota and Minnesota. Nechiporenko also tells us about some of the work that Catholic…
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) _ An ethics policy is being written for Gov. Doug Burgum and his staff. Spokesman Mike Nowatzki says the policy was being drafted before the Republican governor caught some criticism for watching Sunday’s Super Bowl in Minneapolis in a stadium suite sponsored by Xcel Energy. Nowatzki says the draft has been in preparation for months. He said…
TOWNER, N.D. (KFGO) – Charges have been filed against an Alexandria, Minn. man in connection with the assault of a Fargo Catholic Diocese priest in Anamoose, N.D. Forty two-year-old Chad Legare is charged with attempted murder, aggravated assault and robbery. Court documents say Legare “strangled and otherwise assaulted” Fr. Robert Wapenski. The criminal complaint says Wapenski was attacked at night…
FARGO, ND — Carson Wentz is engaged. The former NDSU star and Philadelphia Eagle’s Quarterback made the announcement on his Twitter page. He says, “She said YES! And now Maddie and I both got us a ring. Can’t wait to marry my best friend! God is doing some amazing things and I can’t thank him enough! Wentz’s Eagles won the…
The way to your love’s heart may be through their stomach. Who says pizza can’t be sexy? Tyler Birkland, owner of Boston’s Pizza Restaurant and Sports Bar stops by the morning show with heart-shaped pizzas! The restaurant is selling them during the Valentine’s Day season. Birlkand shows Adam how to put a pizza together. Proceeds from the heart-shaped pizzas…
MOORHEAD, MN (KFGO) – Clay County Sheriff Bill Bergquist says his law enforcement career is coming to an end. In an email to his staff, Bergquist said he will not seek another term. Bergquist said “it’s time to think about a slower pace of life and spending more time with my grandchildren, family, and friends. Bergquist’s law enforcement career has…
Moorhead, MN (KFGO) – With the help of citizens, a Grand Forks man was arrested after a chase that started in North Dakota ended in Moorhead, Minnesota Monday night. Around 9:45 p.m., Clay County authorities were notified that a pursuit started by the North Dakota Highway Patrol was in Cass County and heading towards Moorhead. Moorhead Sgt. Thad Stafford says…
(York, PA) – The parent company of Herberger’s is filing for bankruptcy. Bon-Ton Stores said Monday that it is talking with potential investors and debtholders about a financial restructuring plan. Along with Herberger’s, Bon-Ton brands include Younkers, Boston Store, Carson’s and Elder-Beerman. There are 21 Herberger’s stores in Minnesota, including Moorhead, Fergus Falls, Bloomington, and St. Paul. North Dakota store…
Darren PattersonFARGO, ND — A man charged in a fatal brawl outside of Hotel Donaldson in downtown Fargo is scheduled to go on trial in June. Prosecutors say Patterson got into a fight in May with 45–year–old James Grant, his brother Jeffery Grant and Christopher Sang after the men were kicked out of the bar. According to court records…
NEW YORK (AP) – The Dow Jones industrial average plunged 1,175 points, or 4.6 percent, erasing its gains for the year. The Dow’s drop Monday was its biggest in terms of points, but it had a larger percentage drop as recently in 2011. The Dow is down 8.5 percent from the record high it hit in late January. The slump…
