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Fargo man sentenced to 32 years in prison for having child pornography

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A judge sentences a Fargo man to 32 years in prison followed by a lifetime of supervised release for having materials depicting the sexual exploitation of minors. Dustin Fredrickson, 37, is also ordered to pay $18,000 in restitution to the victims identified in the videos and pictures. He pleaded guilty in November. Fredrickson’s criminal activity was…

Fire damages building in north Fargo

FARGO (KVRR-KFGO) – Firefighters were called to a fire at 4650 25th Street N. in Fargo Wednesday around 7:15 a.m. “They said the attic was glowing red. When we got here, we found fire in the trusses in the attic,” Battalion Chief Joe Mangin said. “That fire has destroyed several of the trusses.” Mangin said the construction company that owns…

Private donations to keep Humanities North Dakota open after federal cut

Attendees listen to a presentation by podcaster and author Kate Bowler organized by Humanities North Dakota in Fargo in 2024. (Photo provided by Humanities North Dakota)NORTH DAKOTA (North Dakota Monitor) — Humanities North Dakota has received $300,000 in private donations to keep its doors open after it learned earlier this month all its federal funding had been terminated. That figure includes…

Horace Teen Sentenced For Drunk Driving Crash Last Summer That Severely Injured Three Other Teens

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A Horace, North Dakota teen is sentenced to three years in prison for causing a crash that severely injured three other teen girls last summer. 19-year-old McKenzie Moser had entered an Alford plea to criminal vehicular injury in February. That means she acknowledged that there would be enough evidence to convict her. Moser was arrested June…

No Charges For Player Involved In Neck Slicing Incident Involving Hibbing, MN Native

LONDON (AP) — A man arrested on suspicion of manslaughter following the death of ice hockey player Adam Johnson has been told he will not face any charges, British prosecutors said Tuesday. Johnson played for the Nottingham Panthers and died shortly after his neck had been sliced in a collision with Sheffield Steelers defenseman Matt Petgrave during a game on Oct. 28,…

Marketplace for Kids Hosts its 30th Annual Education Day

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — More than 100 students are participating in the 30th annual Marketplace for Kids Education Day Students across the Fargo area are receiving a first-hand experience of what it is like to work in various industries. Robert Heitkamp and his team with Marketplace for Kids have shared opportunities with students across the region. Classes in this year’s…

Grand Forks Man Speaks Out For First Time About Sexual Relationship With Ray Holmberg

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR-KFGO) — Will Swearson was a cooperating witness in the case against the former state senator. Swearson said he first met Holmberg when he was a graduate student at the University of North Dakota. “At first, he would provide me some financial assistance for me to pay for groceries (and) gas, electricity,” Swearson said. “Things began to change…

NDHP reminding drivers to adjust for the weather after Jamestown area sees four crashes in three hours

JAMESTOWN, N.D. (KVRR-KFGO) – After a series of crashes in the rain and wind on Monday on I-94, the North Dakota Highway Patrol is reminding people to slow down and drive without distractions in the inclement weather. According to the Highway Patrol, while much of the state was receiving much-needed rain, a stretch of I-94 near Jamestown saw four crashes…

West Fargo dermatology clinic is offering free skin cancer screenings

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A new dermatology clinic in West Fargo wants to check you for skin cancer. In recognition of Melanoma Monday and National Skin Cancer Awareness Month, Mosaic Dermatology is offering free screenings on Monday, May 5. Dr. Joanne Montgomery will be providing professional skin evaluations from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. The clinic is located at…