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State agency joins action against precious metals scheme

Jim Monk,

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR-KCND) – North Dakota’s Securities Department has joined an enforcement action to stop a fraudulent precious metals scheme that targets the elderly. The complaint alleges Safeguard Metals, LLC promoted precious metals at grossly inflated prices. In this case, it was silver coins. Securities Department chief investigator Michael Daley says the company convinced these people to move their retirement money…

St Paul Homicide
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Amir Locke’s cousin arrested in probe that led to fatal raid

KVRR Staff,

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Authorities have arrested Amir Locke’s 17-year-old cousin in connection with a St. Paul homicide investigation that led police to the Minneapolis apartment where a SWAT team officer fatally shot Locke while conducting a search warrant. Ramsey County Prosecutors have charged Mehki Camden Speed with two counts of second-degree murder in connection with the Jan. 10 killing…

Marijuana
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‘Smuggling organization’ connected to large marijuana seizure at Pembina Port of Entry

Jim Monk,

U.S. Customs & Border ProtectionFARGO (KVRR) – Newly unsealed court documents are providing more information about the seizure of nearly 2,800 pounds of marijuana at the Pembina Port of Entry last year. The marijuana was discovered in April, 2021, but until now, details of the case have been kept under seal by a federal judge because of concerns that the…

Honor Flight
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LIVE: Honor Flight Looking For Help Restarting Veterans Flights On Giving Hearts Day

The Veterans Honor Flight of ND/MN is raising money this Giving Hearts Day
Site Staff,

  FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – This Giving Hearts Day, you can help a non-profit that takes veterans on a free journey to our nation’s capital get back off the ground. The Veterans Honor Flight of North Dakota/Minnesota has been grounded since October, 2019 due to COVID. They’re finally preparing to resume taking veterans to Washington, D.C. with a flight in…

Nd House Bill 1504
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Two tribes challenging North Dakota redistricting plan

Jim Monk,

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR-KFGO) A lawsuit was filed in federal court by two North Dakota Indian tribes, challenging the legislative map drawn in last year’s redistricting plan. The Spirit Lake Tribe and the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians say that the new boundaries dilute the voting rights of Native Americans which would be a violation of the Voting Rights Act…

Timothy Solberg Mugshot
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Solberg Terminated As Assistant Administrator in West Fargo After Arrest

TJ Nelson,

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — West Fargo’s Assistant City Administrator Timothy Solberg is no longer with the city. Communication Director Melissa Richard say Solberg’s employment was terminated January 27. His position has been listed on the city’s website with an annual salary of over $132,000. Solberg was arrested last month during a domestic situation in Fargo. He is charged with…

Peltier Rally
Coronavirus-ND, Crime, Local News, North Dakota News

Protestors want Leonard Peltier released from prison due to the coronavirus

He's 77 years old with multiple health conditions putting him at high risk of dying.
Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Supporters of Native activist Leonard Peltier gather in front of the federal courthouse in Fargo after reports of him having COVID start circulating. He’s 77-years-old with multiple health conditions putting him at high risk of dying. “What do we want? Justice! When do we want it? Now!” crowd yells. Peltier is serving two life sentences for…