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Senate Panel Holds Hearing on State Sen. Mitchell Ethics Complaint

June 12, 2024

TJ Nelson,

ST. PAUL (KVRR/KFGO) — A Senate Ethics committee holds another hearing on Minnesota DFL State Senator Nicole Mitchell in St. Paul. Mitchell did not appear at the brief hearing. Many in the Minnesota DFL party, including Gov. Tim Walz, have called for her resignation after her arrest for burglary at her stepmother’s home in Detroit Lakes in April. Mitchell told…

Teen Changes Plea and is Sentenced For Setting Teen On Fire Last February

June 12, 2024

TJ Nelson,

Lance TylerSARGENT CO., N.D. (KVRR) — A Forman, North Dakota teen reaches a plea deal for setting another teen on fire in Sargent County in February. 19-year-old Lance Tyler pleaded guilty to misdemeanor reckless endangerment on Tuesday. He was initially charged with felony aggravated assault with a dangerous weapon. Tyler was sentenced to 33 days in jail and given credit…

Wheelie Popping Motorcyclist Arrested After Short Pursuit in South Fargo

June 11, 2024

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A Wyndmere, North Dakota man is arrested after a short pursuit last night on a motorcycle in south Fargo. A Cass County Sheriff’s deputy spotted 23-year-old Andrew Vasquez driving recklessly and popping wheelies on 32nd Avenue South and University Drive. He fled down a dead-end street and the deputy tried to grab his arm but he…

Charges Filed in Alcohol-Related Hit & Run Crash in South Fargo

June 11, 2024

KVRR Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — Charges are filed against a Fargo man accused of an alcohol-related, hit-and-run crash that left two people with serious injuries in south Fargo Saturday afternoon. 24-year-old Nicholas Tschosik is charged with DUI, DUI test refusal, two counts of leaving the scene of an injury accident, reckless driving, and driving under suspension. Witnesses told officers they saw…

Bail for Fargo Murder Suspect Set at $1 Million

June 11, 2024

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Bail is set at $1 million for the Fargo man who told officers that he killed his girlfriend and put her body in the closet. 61-year-old Randall Duffy made his first court appearance in Cass County Court. He is charged with murder and domestic violence. Court records show Duffy called police just before noon on Saturday…

Hunter Biden Convicted

A jury found President Biden's son guilty on all three charges of having a firearm illegally.

June 11, 2024

Emily Welker,

Hunter Biden (AP) WILMINGTON, DEL. — Hunter Biden is found guilty on all three charges related to possessing a gun illegally. Jurors came to their decision Tuesday after two days of deliberations. President Biden’s son was found guilty in federal court of lying to a federally licensed gun dealer, making a false claim on the application that he was not…

Fargo Continues To Look At Ways To Crackdown on Dangerous Driving and Nuisance Vehicles

Commissioners also voted to lower the speed limit on a section of 52nd Avenue South

June 10, 2024

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo city leaders are still looking for ways to crackdown on dangerous driving and loud vehicle and muffler issues. Police Chief Dave Zibolski says laws need to be adjusted. Current fees for speeding and dangerous driving are low compared to Minnesota and he says they are not a deterrent. Penalties for exhibition driving are $50 and…

Fargo Police Department Sending Officers To Assist With Security At RNC in Milwaukee

June 10, 2024

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo City Commissioners voted 4-1 to provide mutual aid to Wisconsin for the Republican National Convention. Commissioner Denise Kolpack voted against the request due to concerns over police staffing needs in Fargo. The police department will be sending 15 officers to Milwaukee for seven days from July 13-19. Police Chief Dave Zibolski told the commission that…

Blackbird Woodfire remembers longtime employee as “heart of the restaurant”

June 10, 2024

Alison Voorhees,

Courtesy: Blackbird WoodfireFARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Jody Campbell was a longtime employee of Blackbird Woodfire in downtown Fargo. The pizza restaurant posting on Facebook, “If you’ve dined at Blackbird, you probably know that Jody was the face and heart of the restaurant. A passionate server, a trusted friend and coworker, and a caring soul in the community.” They encouraged people…

Fargo Murder Suspect Told Police He “Choked Her Out Too Long”, Charges Filed

June 10, 2024

TJ Nelson, Jim Monk,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Murder charges are filed against a Fargo man after he told officers that he killed his girlfriend and put her body in the closet. 61-year-old Randall Duffy is charged with murder and domestic violence. Court records show Duffy called police just before noon on Saturday and asked them to send someone to his apartment in the…