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Drought intensifies in western North Dakota

March 19, 2021

Jim Monk,

BISMARCK, N.D. – Drought conditions are getting worse in western North Dakota. The latest U.S. Drought Monitor Map shows much of northwestern North Dakota, or about 17% of the state, is in extreme drought. It’s the first time this year any part of the state has been classified in that category. The rest of the western two-thirds of the state…

Parking restrictions set for Fargo St. Patrick’s Day Parade

March 19, 2021

Jim Monk,

FARGO (KVRR) – Parking will not be allowed on Broadway in downtown Fargo between N.P. Ave. and 4th Ave. N. for the upcoming mini-marathon and St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Police say vehicles parked in the area after 4 a.m. Saturday will be towed at the owner’s expense. Downtown visitors are encouraged to park in one of the city’s parking ramps…

Chauvin Jury Grows Despite $27m Settlement To Floyd Family

Judge refuses to delay, move trial of ex-cop in Floyd death

March 19, 2021

Jim Monk,

(Court TV, via AP, Pool)MINNEAPOLIS – A judge has denied a defense request to delay or move the trial of a former Minneapolis police officer charged in George Floyd’s death after a $27 million settlement for Floyd’s family raised concern about a tainted jury. Jury selection was halfway complete last week in former officer Derek Chauvin’s trial when the city…

Fargo Human Relations Commission votes to support anti-bias ordinance

Fargo City Commissioners must give final approval

March 18, 2021

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The Fargo Human Relations Commission votes unanimously to support an anti-bias ordinance. Introduced by City Commissioner Arlette Preston, the ordinance aims to more clearly identify, report and respond to hate crimes in Fargo. “We need a bias crime ordinance to send a message to communities that every person, that every individual belongs here,” Preston said at…

The Salvation Army of Fargo re-opens its doors to the public

March 18, 2021

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – After a year of serving meals drive-thru style, the Salvation Army in Fargo has re-opened its doors. Breakfast is served from 8 to 9 a.m. and lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Dinner is provided from 5 to 6 on Sunday evenings. To-go meals are available for those who are still uncomfortable…

Man indicted in deadly Spirit Lake shooting

March 18, 2021

Site Staff,

SPIRIT LAKE RESERVATION – A federal grand jury indicts a Fort Totten man in a deadly shooting. Thirty-four-year-old Cody Belgarde faces first degree murder charges. The U.S. Attorney’s Office says he shot and killed a juvenile male on the Spirit Lake Reservation on January 14th. The body was discovered after a house fire report. Federal law enforcement continues to investigate….

Investigators seek information about two persons of interest

March 18, 2021

Jim Monk,

FARGO (KVRR) – The Cass County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help in identifying two people who were caught on surveillance camera near a car wash coin machine. Photos released by the sheriff’s office appear to show two men and a white four-door pickup. The pickup is believed to be a 2019-2020 Chevy 2500, with a Z-71 Off-road package with…

Fargo Human Relations Commission approves hate crimes ordinance

March 18, 2021

Site Staff,

FARGO (KVRR) – The Fargo Human Relations Commission voted unanimously Thursday to support an anti-bias ordinance. The proposed hate crime ordinance was introduced by City Commissioner Arlette Preston, who says there is not a full understanding in the community of how to report and respond to biased crimes. In part, the ordinance states violence or threats based on race, color,…

One dead in officer-involved shooting near Fort Totten

March 18, 2021

Jim Monk,

FORT TOTTEN, N.D. (KVRR) – The FBI is investigating an officer-involved shooting on the Spirit Lake Reservation. FBI Spokesman Kevin Smith says the incident happened just south of Fort Totten Wednesday afternoon. Smith says 44-year-old David Suarez was shot by a Bureau of Indian Affairs police officer following a vehicle pursuit and altercation after the vehicle stopped. Three other people…

Pet Connection: Meet Popsicle

It's a real treat to introduce you to this cat.

March 18, 2021

Emily Welker,

The weather is warming up this weekend, and it’s the perfect time to break out the cool, sweet treats for your family. So why not break this sweet and delightful Popsicle out of the shelter? This cool character is neutered orange male adult with a wonderful, affectionate personality. Popsicle is better suited for cuddling up to a family of adults,…