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Cass County Officials Concerned After A Failed Bill on The 24-7 Sobriety Program

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Cass County Sheriff Jesse Jahner said legislative action may result in the county having to cover more of the cost of the 24-7 sobriety program. A bill that would have stopped judges from waiving program fees, was defeated in the House. The program started in 2008 by the attorney general’s office brings in people convicted of…

Former Moorhead Spud Goalies Find Their Ways to Law Enforcement

Beth, Lydia, and Betsy vary slightly in age, but all have found fulfilling careers as police officers.

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – “I don’t know what it is about hockey, especially Moorhead hockey,” says Moorhead police officer Beth Jutting. “It’s just – you feel this huge sense of community, not just between your team, but everyone supporting you, all the parents and everyone else.” She has fond memories of her time on the ice as a Moorhead Spud….

Sanford Presents Lifesaving Award to Retired Doctor, Several Hornbacher’s Workers

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Sanford Ambulance presents a Lifesaving Award to a retired doctor and several Hornbacher’s workers who saved the life of a cardiac arrest victim. The incident took place on January 6th at Northport Hornbacher’s. David Corbine had just come from Fargo V-A and was going to pick up groceries. He collapsed and several Hornbacher’s employees came to…

Longtime leader of Visit Fargo-Moorhead is retiring

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — Change is coming to the leadership of Visit Fargo-Moorhead. Charley Johnson is retiring in August as president and chief executive officer of what was called the FM Convention and Visitors Bureau in August. A national search will be launched for his replacement. He was hired 13 years ago after decades in radio and television. Johnson says…

New sanctuary provides shelter & care for abused animals

New Rockford, N.D. — It sounds a little like a real-life version of the famous children’s book “Charlotte’s Web.” But the backstories of these animal characters are very different, and much sadder, than the ones in the E.B. White novel. The new sanctuary, Hawkes Homestead, operating in the New Rockford area, gives shelter and care for surrendered, abandoned, neglected and…

Fire Officials Are Preparing For A Problematic Fire Season

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Drought conditions and an early thaw are factors contributing to an earlier and longer-than-average spring fire season. Fires have already started across the state, including a fire that burned about 1,200 acres near Menoken. “We usually get relief coming into winter time. We usually get some snow packs to relieve the drought and that dry fuel. But…