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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…

Chamber of Commerce program offers training for tech jobs

FARGO — Fargo Moorhead West Fargo Chamber of Commerce is looking to give people the opportunity to get training in high-paying, tech-related jobs. “Good Jobs Challenge” is funded by a nearly 10 million dollar grant from the U.S. Economic Development Administration. It’s for training in fields including advanced manufacturing, cybersecurity/information technology, and precision agriculture. Students could qualify for up to…

Gov. Tim Walz to release ‘Good Neighbors,’ inspired by ICE surge in Minnesota and the pushback

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is working on a book inspired in part by the massive immigration enforcement surge in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area earlier this year and by the extensive pushback of local residents. “Good Neighbors” will be published next year, W.W. Norton & Company told The Associated Press on Wednesday. “Last winter, Minnesotans from all walks of life showed…

Challenges to License Plate Readers Arise in Other U.S. States

The Minnesota State Senate is considering a bill that would heavily restrict the sharing and retention of data garnered from automatic license plate readers. In Virginia, two individuals are suing the city of Norfolk regarding its ALPR network.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Following legislative challenges in states like Minnesota, other places in the United States are pushing back on data collection from automated license plate readers. In Norfolk, Virginia, two individuals have filed a lawsuit against the city and the Norfolk Chief of Police regarding their usage of license plate readers. The suit claims that Norfolk’s network of…

Survey Conducted to Help North Dakota State Legislature Prepare for Term Limit Impacts

The consultants pulled data and anecdotal evidence from a variety of sources, including other states in the U.S. with similar term limits.

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) – The ballot measure that enacted term limits in North Dakota capped tenure in the North Dakota House and Senate at eight years each and limited the governor of the state to two terms in office. Those lawmakers then hired Garty Consulting, LLC, to study the impact of those limits as they prepare for the first legislators…

Arts Fundraising Takes a Dark Turn

FARGO — It’s been a harbinger of spring for almost three decades in the region, as well as one of the biggest events of the year for the arts community in the metro and beyond. And now, it’s taking a dark turn. The Plains Art Museum’s Spring Arts Gala 2026 is called “Nightmare at the Museum.” The theme is partly…

Hornbacher’s presents check to Big Brothers Big Sisters as part of 75th anniversary celebration

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Hornbacher’s is celebrating its 75th anniversary by giving back even more to the community. On Tuesday, they presented a check for nearly $40,000 to Big Brothers Big Sisters through the annual Bowl for Kids’ Sake campaign. The event also featured a ribbon cutting, live entertainment and product sampling. The company was founded in 1951 by Ted…

Local group to join calls for release of MN woman in ICE custody in Texas in need of urgent medical care

(U.S. Rep. Angie Craig/Facebook)FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Local community and faith leaders are joining the call for the release of a Burnsville, Minnesota woman in ICE custody in Texas. Last week, U.S. Rep. Angie Craig called on the Trump administration to release Andrea Pedro-Francisco. She is suffering from a tennis ball-sized ovarian cyst at risk of rupture and needs urgent…

Crews respond to separate crashes within minutes of each other in south Fargo

Crash scene near 64th Avenue S. and University DriveFARGO (KVRR-KFGO) – Two traffic crashes within blocks of each other in Fargo Wednesday morning prompted a large emergency response. The first crash happened around 8 a.m. at University Drive and 64th Avenue S. There, officers say 66-year-old Karna Gurung of Fargo failed to yield the right-of-way and their vehicle struck another….