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Cass County Sheriff Warns Public About Phone Scam

An individual is contacting victims identifying himself as a Cass County Lieutenant at which time notifies them they missed jury duty and a civil sanction will be imposed if payment is not received.

CASS COUNTY, ND –The Cass County Sheriff’s Office wishes to inform the public of a scam that is making the rounds through the F-M Area.  An individual is contacting victims identifying himself as a Cass County Lieutenant at which time notifies them they missed jury duty and a civil sanction will be imposed if payment is not received.    They…

Firefighters Respond to Vehicle Fire

The RV is located at 210 16th Street North in Fargo.

Fargo, ND — The Fargo Fire Department is battling a vehicle fire. The RV is located at 210 16th Street North in Fargo. It’s unclear if there are any injuries. We have a crew on the scene and will have updates online as well as on KVRR Local News at 6:00 & 9:00. Categories: Community, Local News, North Dakota News…

Devils Lake Drowning Victim Identified

He was 64-year-old Daniel Chrisholm.

DEVILS LAKE, ND (KFGO) – The Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office has released the name of a Grand Forks man who drowned Monday afternoon on Devils Lake. He was 64-year-old Daniel Chrisholm. Chrisholm swam after his boat that had drifted off the trailer as he was putting it in the lake. He was about a 100 yards from shore when and…

Make-A-Wish Surprises Five-Year-Old in Jamestown

Arianna Walch was diagnosed with Batten disease in April

JAMESTOWN, N.D. — It doesn’t take long for Arianna Walch to get hooked to the slides at the playground, especially now that she has one of her very own right at home. “She doesn’t daredevil out by herself too much and walk on her on because she’s afraid of falling. But when she saw the slide, she was ready to…

West Fargo Police Hopes “Night to Unite” Inspires Next Generation

Officers hope the event captivates a lifelong respect for law enforcement

WEST FARGO, N.D. — Long before he became the mayor of West Fargo, Bernie Dardis was a police officer in Western North Dakota. At one point, he was serving as a chief of police and deputy sheriff in Dunn County. “Well it’s a rewarding experience. It’s like being a mayor. You know your experience of helping people and working with…

MN Gov. Candidate Tim Pawlenty Reaches Out to Voters in Moorhead

He met everyone at the Fryn' Pan

MOORHEAD, Minn. — Former Governor of Minnesota Tim Pawlenty stops by the Moorhead Fryn’ Pan to meet voters. Pawlenty also went to Fergus Falls and Alexandria to find out what issues mattered the most to Minnesotans. The primaries on August 14 decides whether Pawlenty or, Hennepin County City Commissioner and GOP endorsed Jeff Johnson will represent the Republican party in the…

Women on Wheels Say Their Group is More Than Just a Monday Night Ride

Women on Wheels are going off the beaten path and riding in the dirt throughout the metro

FARGO, N.D. — Women on Wheels are going off the beaten path and riding in the dirt throughout the metro. This empowering group of women meets every Monday to ride new trails in the community. They have also found a family within the group, giving them the push they need to take part in other rides around the country. Two…

LIVE: Breastfeeding Week

Tips, tricks and techniques to make it easier when you go back to work.

We’re just wrapping up statewide Breastfeeding Week here in North Dakota, and while there are some businesses here that make it a priority for moms returning to work to keep breastfeeding their babies, the numbers overall aren’t encouraging. In North Dakota, 82 percent of moms start of breastfeeding. But by the time they go back to work — usually around…

Three Candidates Now Campaigning in Moorhead Mayoral Race

They are Johnathan Judd, Brenda Elmer and Newzad Brifiki

MOORHEAD, Minn. — After moving back to Moorhead 15 years ago from St. Paul, 45-year-old attorney Johnathan Judd is throwing his hat in the ring to become the city’s next mayor. “If you look around you, the people who have been supportive of me for all these years and all the conversations we’ve had about our city really has been inspirational…

Students Are Getting Free Lunch and Breakfast at Madison Elementary School

Only certain schools across the country qualify for the USDA National School Lunch and Breakfast programs, and now Madison elementary school is on the list

FARGO, N.D. — A healthy breakfast and a balanced lunch are important for elementary school students to learn. But what about the parents that can’t afford to provide those meals? Well KVRR’s Jessie Cohen tells us about a new program at one Fargo elementary school that will take a lift off every parents’ shoulders….IN OUR LEAD STORY. As the summer…