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Internal Law Enforcement Communication During the Pipeline Protests

The "intel threads," were shared between the FBI, and various state and local law enforcement agencies

NORTH DAKOTA — Other newly filed documents are providing a glimpse into some of the internal law enforcement communication that went on during these protests. The “intel threads,” were shared between the FBI, and various state and local law enforcement agencies. One of the threads mentions a threatening phone call received by former North Dakota First Lady Betsy Dalrymple’s office….

ND Law Enforcement Purchased Thousands Worth of Police Gear During Pipeline Protests

The Associated Press requested public records and tailed purchases from invoices

NORTH DAKOTA — Throughout the height of protests against the Dakota Access oil pipeline, North Dakota law enforcement purchased more than $600,000 worth of equipment. The Associated Press requested public records and tailed purchases from invoices. The purchases include tactical equipment, crowd control devices, pepper spray, flash–bang and smoke grenades, riot helmets, gas masks, night–vision goggles and more than 2,000…

The West Fargo Fire Department Wants You To Know About a Phone Scam

The caller has been using their name and asking for donations

WEST FARGO, ND — The West Fargo Fire Department is warning the community about a recent phone scam in the area. The department says people have been receiving a call from someone posing as a member of the fire department. The caller has been using their name and asking for donations. The department says neither they nor the West Fargo…

Woman Has Serious Injuries After a Multi-Car Collision

Michelle Weigelt was the passenger in an SUV that got sideswiped from the car going westbound in the eastbound lanes on the interstate

WEST FARGO, ND — A 56–year–old woman has been taken to the hospital with serious injuries after a driver was going the wrong way on I–94. Michelle Weigelt was the passenger in an SUV that got sideswiped from the car going westbound in the eastbound lanes on the interstate. After going to check on the 88–year–old driver of the SUV,…

Former Fargo Priest Accused of Sexual Molestation is Back in the States

After being accused back in the 90's, Sayasaya said he was visiting the Philippines for Christmas but he never returned

FARGO, ND — A former Fargo priest accused of sexually molesting two underage boys has officially been extradited to the United States. Fernando Sayasaya will face state child sexual abuse charges that were filed back in 2002 for offenses that took place between July of 1995 and August of 1998. After being accused back in the 90’s, Sayasaya said he…

Pride of North Dakota Supports Local Entrepreneurs

Businesses are selling everything from popcorn to windchimes

FARGO, ND — Now is your chance to support North Dakota business owners and get your holiday shopping done all in one.  More than ten local entrepreneurs have set up shop at the Pride of North Dakota in West Acres Mall. You can find everything from popcorn, to wind chimes and all-natural, muscle relief sprays. Some businesses have been coming to…

Golden Drive Is Getting Ready To Bring Holiday Cheer to Children in Need

The group had their annual pick up at Culvers with KVRR, and alone culvers donated hundreds of items

FARGO, ND — Over the last few weeks KVRR and other local businesses have teamed up with Golden Drive Homeless Kids to bring some holiday spirit to kids in need. The group had their annual pick up at Culvers with KVRR. Culvers donated hundreds of items themselves. Franchise owner, Ashley Nelson, shops all year for the gifts and this year…

The Polls Are In! Who Won the Salvation Army Fundraising Challenge?

During the Red Kettle Campaign, the groups collectively raised nearly 34,000 dollars

FARGO, ND — Off duty law enforcement, realtors and off–duty firefighters have been competing to raise the most money for the Salvation Army and the polls are in! Over the last three days the groups rang bells for hundreds of hours and the realtors came in first place. During the Red Kettle Campaign, the groups collectively raised nearly 75,000 dollars….

The University of Minnesota is Changing Their Sexual Misconduct Policy

The college now requires all employees to report cases of sexual harassment or sexual assault against students

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — The University of Minnesota has designed a new policy when it comes to reporting sexual misconduct on campus. The college now requires all employees to report cases of sexual harassment or sexual assault against students. Previously, the university only required supervisors and employees in advisory roles to make the report. Some critics of the policy say it…