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Multiple homeless people arrested in Fargo house set to be torn down

The arrests happened in north Fargo around 11:15 Tuesday morning

September 21, 2022

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Seven homeless people were arrested at a north Fargo house that has been scheduled for demolition by the property owner. Around 11:15 Tuesday morning, Fargo Police responded to the house in the 200 block of 6th Avenue North after a report of a disturbance. They say all seven people, ranging in age from 21 to 45, were…

Some fear stronger restrictions for downtown Fargo

As Fargo City Commissioner Dave Piepkorn expresses concern over public safety downtown, some feel the city commission is approaching issues downtown too aggressively.

September 20, 2022

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — As Fargo City Commissioner Dave Piepkorn expresses concern over public safety downtown, some feel the city commission is approaching issues downtown too aggressively “We have to take back our downtown. Right now, the perception is our downtown is not safe and we have to address it,” said Piepkorn. Along with construction and population growth, the downtown…

Officers Use Taser On Man In Oakes After Assault And Reckless Driving

September 20, 2022

TJ Nelson,

OAKES, N.D. (KVRR) — Officers in Oakes, North Dakota use a Taser on a man after he refuses to comply with demands to surrender. They were called Sunday night about a domestic assault and damaged property. 41-year-old Daryell Simpson of Oakes was cleared by medics and taken into custody. He was booked into the Barnes County Jail on charges of…

Man Enters Not Guilty Pleas in Fargo Workplace Shooting in 2021

September 20, 2022

TJ Nelson,

Anthony Reese Jr.FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The Moorhead man accused of killing two co-workers at a Fargo manufacturing company in 2021 enters not guilty pleas. Anthony Reese Jr. entered the pleas Monday to three counts of murder, including of an unborn child. He is charged with killing 43-year-old Richard Pittman and his pregnant girlfriend 32-year-old April Carbone at Melet Plastics…

47 people charged in $250 Million Feeding Our Future fraud scheme

September 20, 2022

TJ Nelson,

MINNEAPOLIS (KVRR) — The founder of Feeding Our Future and 46 others have been charged in what federal officials are calling the largest pandemic fraud in the country. U.S. Attorney Andrew Luger of Minnesota announced charges against founder Aimee Bock and others that include conspiracy, wire fraud, money laundering, and bribery. Authorities allege the massive fraud scheme took at least…

Suspect Claims Teen He Hit With His Vehicle Was After Him After A Political Dispute

September 20, 2022

TJ Nelson,

FOSTER CO., N.D. (KVRR) — The man charged with criminal vehicular homicide after a street dance Saturday in McHenry, North Dakota claims the victim was threatening him after a political dispute. Court documents show 41-year-old Shannon Brandt told State Radio that he hit a pedestrian who he claimed was part of a Republican extremist group. Brandt is accused of hitting…

Fargo City Commissioner Sounds Alarm About Public Safety Downtown

September 19, 2022

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Fargo City Commissioner Dave Piepkorn is sounding the alarm about public safety downtown. He wants a larger police presence to crack down on what he calls harassment and aggressive panhandlers. Piepkorn and other commissioners agreed the issue needs a metro-wide look with public input. There are Harm Reduction and Mobile Outreach programs that provide services including crisis…

Spirt Lake Man Gets 30 Years in Prison On Child Porn Indictments

September 19, 2022

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A Spirit Lake man who pleaded guilty to producing, distributing and possessing child porn gets 30 years in prison. Court documents show 29-year-old Johnson Tollefson produced child porn in Dilworth. It depicted a toddler-age female. He then distributed the child porn to other users of the social media network Tumblr in exchange for other child porn….

Press Conference Planned Monday on Officer Involved Shooting Last Month in Mapleton

September 18, 2022

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A month and a half after it happened, we are about to learn new information about an officer involved shooting in Mapleton. Cass County Sheriff’s Office has scheduled a press conference at 9 Monday morning at the Fargo Police Department. The agencies will be joined by North Dakota BCI and North Dakota office of the Attorney…

Firefighters take down 3 dumpster fires in downtown Fargo

September 15, 2022

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Firefighters are called to three dumpster fires within 30 minutes in downtown Fargo. Crews responded to the first fire at around 3:30 a.m. near 12th Street and 1st Avenue North. They were then sent to another dumpster fire in the 800 block of NP avenue. That fire extended into a former lumber store causing more damage….