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Protestors want Leonard Peltier released from prison due to the coronavirus

He's 77 years old with multiple health conditions putting him at high risk of dying.

February 7, 2022

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Supporters of Native activist Leonard Peltier gather in front of the federal courthouse in Fargo after reports of him having COVID start circulating. He’s 77-years-old with multiple health conditions putting him at high risk of dying. “What do we want? Justice! When do we want it? Now!” crowd yells. Peltier is serving two life sentences for…

Officer Brown To Return To Duty Tonight, 3 Months After Cardiac Arrest

February 7, 2022

TJ Nelson,

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — West Fargo Police Officer Tim Brown is back at work for the first time since suffering cardiac arrest three months ago. Brown is back in uniform tonight and ready to get to work at 9:30. Chief Denis Otterness calls it a miraculous recovery. Brown collapsed last November at the Cass County Jail while booking in…

One Person Displaced After Apartment Fire in Grand Forks

February 7, 2022

TJ Nelson,

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — An electrical wire malfunction is the cause of an apartment fire this morning in Grand Forks. Fire crews arrived at 506 48th Street North and found heavy smoke on the first and second floors of the three story building. A fire was found between the first and second floors. They removed part of the ceiling…

Woman accused of stealing $222,000 from Bismarck law firm

February 7, 2022

Jim Monk,

BISMARCK, N.D. – A Bismarck woman has been charged with stealing more than $222,000 from the law firm where she worked for five years. Barbara Norman faces up to 20 years in prison if she’s convicted. According to court documents, Norman worked for Larson Latham Heuttl Law Firm from December 2014 to January 2020. An audit discovered extra payroll payments of…

Watch: Demonstrators in Fargo call for release of Leonard Peltier

February 7, 2022

Jim Monk,

FARGO (KVRR) – Dozens of supporters of Leonard Peltier gathered in front of the federal courthouse in downtown Fargo, asking that Peltier be released from prison. About 50 people attended the “Rise Up For Leonard Peltier” rally. The demonstrators prayed, carried signs and listened to speakers from the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa and the Spirit Lake Nation. Several similar…

Minnesota senator seriously injured in snowmobile crash with fellow lawmaker

February 7, 2022

KVRR Staff,

(FOX 9) – Minnesota state Sen. John Jasinski suffered several broken bones and had to be airlifted to a Metro hospital after a fellow lawmaker crashed into him while they were driving snowmobiles near Brainerd on Friday. State Sen. Mark Johnson, R-East Grand Forks, rear-ended Jasinski as the two made a 90-degree turn on a snowmobile trail in Scandia Valley…

Amir Locke protesters seek acting police chief’s resignation

February 7, 2022

Jim Monk,

Courtesy, Fox 9MINNEAPOLIS – A caravan of vehicles drove through Minneapolis demanding justice in the death of Amir Locke, the 22-year old man who was fatally shot by Minneapolis police as officers served a no-knock search warrant. Sunday’s caravan of about 50 vehicles was organized by the Racial Justice Network and other police accountability groups. Some in the caravan then…

LIVE: Giving Hearts Week Begins

Giving Hearts Day Is Thursday, February 10th

February 7, 2022

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Giving Hearts Day is less than three days away The Dakota Medical Foundation says their goal is to get 100 thousand people to donate money, time or other goods to some of the nearly 540 organizations in our region participating. There are plenty of incentives for people looking to give. All donors will be entered…

Fargo man arrested, charged with sending threats to Burgum

February 7, 2022

Jim Monk,

Marino BorgesFARGO (KVRR) – Federal charges have been filed against a Fargo man who’s accused of sending threatening messages to Gov. Doug Burgum’s office. According to a newly-unsealed FBI affidavit, 38-year-old Marino Borges sent an email to Burgum’s office on Feb 1. The email refers to the “corrupt city of Fargo” and says “I want you to be aware when…

Frontier Airlines buying Spirit in nearly $3 billion deal

February 7, 2022

KVRR Staff,

DENVER – Frontier Airlines’ parent company is buying Spirit Airlines in a $2.9 billion cash-and-stock deal that will allow the combined airline to be more competitive against its larger rivals. Spirit shareholders will receive 1.9126 shares of Frontier plus $2.13 in cash for each existing Spirit share they own. This implies a value of $25.83 per Spirit share at Frontier’s…