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Plea deal rejected by 3 ex-officers in Floyd death

April 12, 2022

Jim Monk,

MINNEAPOLIS – Prosecutors have revealed that they offered plea deals to three former Minneapolis police officers charged with aiding and abetting the murder of George Floyd, but say the defendants rejected them. Judge Peter Cahill held a Monday evening hearing mostly to consider whether he has the authority to allow live video coverage of the upcoming trial set for former…

Officers in Moorhead, Fargo, Barnesville & Clay County Say Goodbye To K9 Argo

April 11, 2022

TJ Nelson,

Moorhead PD / FacebookMOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Moorhead, Fargo, and Barnesville Police along with Clay County Sheriff’s Office say goodbye to retired Moorhead Police K9 Argo. The crime fighter suffered from complications of an enlarged heart. Argo worked with his handler, Mike Fildes, for more than 7 years. Moorhead P.D. says the K9 teams are essential to providing additional protection…

West Fargo Man Changes Plea To Guilty In Event Center Assault

April 11, 2022

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A West Fargo man avoids a trial and changes his plea to guilty to manslaughter for a deadly assault at the Speedway Event Center last August. A count of aggravated assault was dropped against 36-year-old Tomas Cervantes. He admits to throwing a punch that eventually killed 53-year-old Roberto Balboa on August 21, 2021. Balboa fell and…

VFW Roy Chandler Post Celebrates 90 years

The Fargo VFW Roy Chandler Post 762 celebrates 90 years and welcomes the community to try its new food menu.

April 11, 2022

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR)- The Fargo VFW Roy Chandler Post 762 celebrates 90 years and welcomes the community to try its new food menu. They have expanded the bar area into a restaurant as well. The menu consists of typical bar food like burgers, fries, and jalapeno poppers. They’re hoping the expansion brings in more business from downtown along with donations…

3 More Candidates Enter Historic Fargo City Races for Mayor and City Commission

April 11, 2022

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo voters will have 15 city commission and 7 candidates for mayor to pick from in June. The filing deadline was late Monday afternoon. Michael Borgie is the latest person to get into the mayoral race and just under the wire. Mayor Tim Mahoney is running for another term. Other challengers include Shannon Roers Jones, Hukun…

West Fargo Schools forming task force to address long-range planning

April 11, 2022

Jim Monk,

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The West Fargo Public School District is forming a Long Range Facilities Task Force to examine the district’s current and future needs in response to continued growth. Projected enrollment for the 2026-2027 school year is 14,559 students. School officials say that while many schools are projected to have sufficient space over the next five years,…

Walz to visit Moorhead Tuesday

April 11, 2022

Jim Monk,

ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR) – Gov. Tim Walz will travel to Moorhead Tuesday to discuss public safety issues with city leaders. A spokesperson in the governor’s office says Walz is scheduled to meet with Mayor Shelly Carlson, Police Chief Shannon Monroe and others. According to a press release, the governor will hold a roundtable discussion focused on what his $300…

Pelican Rapids shooting victim in hospital, search for suspect continues

April 11, 2022

Jim Monk,

Phouttasa PrathaneFERGUS FALLS, Minn. (KVRR-KFGO) – Otter Tail County Sheriff Barry Fitzgibbons says the victim of a Sunday afternoon shooting in Pelican Rapids is hospitalized in stable condition. Deputies are still working to track down their suspect. The 36-year-old man was last seen driving a black 2011 Toyota Tundra with Minnesota license 109-2CD. The truck has a wrap-around brush guard…

Judge weighs cameras in next trial over George Floyd’s death

April 11, 2022

Jim Monk,

MINNEAPOLIS – A Minnesota judge will hear arguments Monday on whether to allow live video coverage of the upcoming trial of three former Minneapolis police officers charged in the murder of George Floyd. Judge Peter Cahill allowed it for ex-Officer Derek Chauvin’s trial last year. He made an exception to Minnesota’s normal rules, citing the need to balance safety amid…

Group wants North Dakota voters to legalize recreational pot in November

April 11, 2022

Jim Monk,

FARGO (KVRR) – A group that wants to legalize recreational marijuana in North Dakota has filed a ballot measure petition and plans to start collecting signatures to place the issue on the general election ballot. New Approach North Dakota needs more than 15,582 valid signatures by July 11 to qualify the measure for the election in November. The proposal would…