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Prosecutors in Jeanna North case discuss challenges of filing murder charges when victim is missing

FARGO (KVRR) – Two former prosecutors involved in a high-profile Fargo murder case in which the victim was never found say homicide cases can be difficult, but not impossible to prove under those circumstances. In 1993, former Cass County States Attorney John Goff filed the original murder charges against Kyle Bell in connection with the disappearance and death of 11-year-old…

Investigation into sexually explicit Snapchat images at Fargo high school concluded

FARGO (KVRR-KFGO) – A criminal investigation into the use of Snapchat to create and share sexually explicit materials by students at Davies High School in Fargo is over. The North Dakota Bureau of Criminal Investigation conducted the investigation. It included the serving of search warrants at the school and the seizure of phones belonging to students. In September 2025, Attorney…

Fundraiser grows for family of Isadora Wengel as they turn to looking for her remains

GoFundMeFARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A GoFundMe account was started earlier this month for the family of Isadora Wengel. They have been searching for her since she was last seen on New Year’s Eve. The family has now turned its attention to finding her remains and planning a funeral. The fundraiser will help with those costs as well as the cost…

Moorhead mayor to announce ad hoc committee to look into I.C.E. concerns

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Moorhead Mayor Shelly Carlson plans to announce the members of an ad hoc committee this week to look into possible actions the city can take on concerns about immigration enforcement, according to city manager Dan Mahli. It follows a workshop on the topic attended by city leaders last week. During Monday night’s city council meeting, council…

Fargo Police Chief expresses concerns over repeat offenders and other crimes

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — “If we don’t have people being held accountable on a prosecution and incarceration side, we’re getting them back. And in some cases, I would argue that we’re still getting some of them back way too soon, they’re coming back into our community, and oftentimes they are reoffending,” said Chief David Zibolski, Fargo Police. According to the…