Crime

City-funded survey shows favorable perception of police department among residents

FARGO — Fargo City Commissioners, and Fargo Police Chief David Zibolski, got a glimpse of survey results about crime in the city and the public’s feelings towards the Fargo Police Department. The survey was conducted by the company Zencity, and shows Fargo police are seen in an overall positive light in the city. The survey focuses on the topics relevant…

Securing North Dakota From Cyberattackers

FARGO — A new state leader is looking for your help to make North Dakota a fortress against cyberattack. His first request: stop opening the gates to cyber attackers. John Rodenbiker took office in January. He says most people mistakenly believe the security of your data comes down to better technology features. While your information technology protection program quality is…

DOJ drops charges against two men accused of attacking federal agent in ICE shooting

Federal Bureau of Prisons officers on the scene where a federal immigration agent shot a man Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, in north Minneapolis. (Photo by Max Nesterak/Minnesota Reformer)ST. PAUL, Minn. (Minnesota Reformer) — The U.S. Department of Justice, citing evidence inconsistent with its earlier allegations, dropped felony charges against two men accused of assaulting a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement…

Bond set for $5 million for Fargo man accused of the murder of Isadora Wengel

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Joshua Hite made his first appearance in the Cass County Courtroom in a video call from the Cass County Jail. Hite was arrested outside of his South Fargo apartment, charged with the murder of 25-year-old Isadora Wengel, tampering with physical evidence, and giving false information to law enforcement. According to Assistant Cass County State’s Attorney Derek…

Murder, evidence tampering charges filed against Fargo man in the death of his girlfriend

Joshua HiteFARGO (KFGO) – The criminal complaint filed against a Fargo man in the murder his girlfriend shows that investigators believe he dismembered her body with an electric saw purchased at a Fargo home improvement store.Joshua Hite, 21, is charged with murder, tampering with physical evidence and giving false information to law enforcement.Hite was arrested at his south Fargo apartment…

Mother and son from Fertile, MN charged with possessing and selling drugs

Darla Donaldson and Chase DonaldsonFERTILE, Minn. (KVRR) —  A mother and son from Fertile, Minnesota are jailed in Northwest Regional Corrections Center in Crookston after a cocaine overdose investigation. 28-year-old Chase Donaldson is charged with five counts while 62-year-old Darla Donaldson is charged with three counts including possessing and selling a controlled substance. Court records reveal the Donaldson’s were tied…

Deadly Duluth shootings related, two people dead

DULUTH, Minn. (KVRR-KFGO) – The St. Louis County Sheriff’s office and Duluth police say two shootings Tuesday are believed to be connected. Officers first found 33-year-old Darius Handy of Duluth dead from gunshot wounds. Police say he was shot by a suspect firing from a vehicle while Handy was stopped at an intersection. About five hours later, a sheriff’s deputy…

Hubbard County Sheriff to seek a new elected position in 2026 after four terms in office

Hubbard Co. Sheriff Cory AukesPARK RAPIDS, Minn. (KVRR) — Hubbard County Sheriff Cory Aukes announces that he will not seek a fifth term. In a statement, Aukes says that after serving the citizens of Hubbard County for 36 years, it’s time to move on to a different chapter. He hopes that new chapter will be as a Hubbard County Commissioner….

Protesters in multiple states press Target to oppose the immigration crackdown in Minnesota

FILE – The Target logo displayed on a sign outside a store, Nov. 18, 2025, in Salem, N.H. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)NEW YORK (AP) — Activists planned protests at more than two dozen Target stores around the United States on Wednesday to pressure the discount retailer into taking a public stand against the 5-week-old immigration crackdown in its home state of Minnesota….

Police seek public’s help in locating remains of Isadora Wengel, following arrest of boyfriend for her murder

The tote shown is a HDX 27-gallon Tough Storage Tote, 28.6 in. length x 19.6 in. width x 15.2 in. height.FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo Police say they do not believe Isadora Wengel is alive and they are now asking people to look for a 27 gallon tote that is black with a red cover. Police Chief Dave Zibolski says…