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UPDATE: Authorities Release Identity of Body Found in Red River in Grand Forks

May 15, 2022

TJ Nelson,

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — Grand Forks Police identify a man pulled from the Red River Saturday evening. They say the body of 32-year-old Jacob Lasley of Red Lake, Minnesota was found caught in a log jam around 6 p.m. Saturday by the pedestrian bridge near the north boat landing. There were no obvious signs of trauma, but investigators are…

Body of Missing Fargo Man Found In Arkansas Creek, No Signs of Trauma

May 15, 2022

TJ Nelson,

PULASKI, AR (KVRR) — The body of a Fargo man who went missing in Arkansas while on his way to New Orleans has been found in a creek. 25-year-old Jordan Simeon had been missing since March 7 when his car broke down on I-40 near Little Rock. A body was found late last month about 200 yards from the interstate…

F-M community gathers for Bans off our Bodies rally

Hundreds of thousands of people across the United States mark a "day of action" for abortion rights

May 14, 2022

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Many people in the F-M region share their thoughts. Dozens of pro-choice supporters were heard and seen chanting and marching through downtown Fargo, they had signs with many messages. Members of several organizations feel this is a potential crossroads. Rally participants say the crowd was much larger than the last protest and that was a promising…

UND’s commencement saw around 2000 students eligible for graduation

"The University of North Dakota is a widely recognized leader in fields that are near and dear to my heart"

May 14, 2022

Site Staff,

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR)- UND’s commencement saw around 2000 students eligible for graduation. Gen. John W. “Jay” Raymond, chief of space operations for the U.S. Space Force spoke to the 639 graduate and doctoral students, 1,128 bachelor’s degree candidates, 63 law graduates, and 69 receive their M.D. degree. An additional 13 law students who graduated in December were recognized at…

National Law Enforcement Memorial Day celebrated at Lindenwood Park

National Law Enforcement Memorial Day commemorates the brave local, state and federal peace officers who've died or been disabled in the line of duty.

May 13, 2022

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – National Law Enforcement Memorial Day commemorates the brave local, state and federal peace officers who’ve died or been disabled in the line of duty. Law enforcement agencies and their families across the F-M region met up at the American Legion Memorial fountain in Lindenwood Park to honor fallen officers including West Fargo Police Lieutenant Adam Gustafson….

Cities begin to clean up and rebuild after storm

Strong winds knocked down trees, causing damage to homes and property in Wahpeton and Breckenridge .

May 13, 2022

Site Staff,

WAHPETON, N.D. (KVRR)- Strong winds knocked down trees, causing damage to homes and property in Wahpeton and Breckenridge. A 20 minute storm has life changing effects. “We obviously heard the sirens and I’d say about 10 to 15 minutes after the sirens we didn’t think much of it never really happened here and all of a sudden I’m standing next…

Barn fire kills 1,000 goats in Otter Tail County

May 13, 2022

Jim Monk,

HENNING, Minn. (KVRR) – About 1,000 goats and a litter of puppies died in a barn fire near Henning, Minnesota. The barn was engulfed in flames when firefighters arrived on the scene. The barn and equipment inside was destroyed. The cause of the fire is under investigation by the Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office and the Minnesota Fire Marshal. Fire…

Resigning North Dakota senator led lawmakers in travel costs

May 13, 2022

Jim Monk,

Ray HolmbergBISMARCK, N.D. – A North Dakota state senator who is resigning following a report about text messages he exchanged with an inmate ran up travel expenses the past decade that are more than 14 times what lawmakers bill state taxpayers on average. Travel records reviewed by The Associated Press show Republican Ray Holmberg has made taxpayer-funded trips to four…

Looters hit Fargo apartment building damaged by fire

May 13, 2022

Jim Monk,

FARGO (KVRR/KFGO) – Fargo police are investigating after thieves stole personal property from tenants who were victims of a late Wednesday night apartment fire. The property manager of the building at 605 11th St. S says looters on bicycles and cars took items from the building Thursday night. She doesn’t know exactly what was stolen. The manager says tenants returning…

Downtown Fargoans discuss Island Park’s master plan

The Fargo Park District is still going over suggestions for Island Park's master plan.

May 12, 2022

Site Staff,

FARGO N.D. (KVRR) – The Fargo Downtown Neighborhood Association wants to make sure their voices are heard in regards to Island Park renovations. “We’re just kinda organizing this little community meet-up to try to get people’s opinions. They’re gonna make a decision on what the master plan’s gonna be real soon. So, do our best to see who’s interested in…