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West Fargo shop sets up fundraiser for two-year-old girl affected by cancer

2 year old Ashlynn Rai Simon was diagnosed with Retinoblastoma in February.

December 1, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. – A local online shop launches a fundraiser to help a Fargo girl impacted by Cancer. Two-year-old Ashlynn Rai Simon was diagnosed with Retinoblastoma in February. In November, doctors had to remove her eye because it could no longer handle the chemotherapy. Lularoe Lori Steinbrink in West Fargo wanted to help Ashlynn’s family with some of the costs….

Stuff The Bus aims to get gifts to children in need

The annual Christmas program gives gifts to families in the area in need

December 1, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. – KFGO, YWCA and MatBus are teaming up for the 12th year to stuff the bus. The bus traveled to eight stops around Fargo throughout the day for the event. It is collecting toys for newborns up to teenagers. In light of the recent pandemic, gifts to keep busy like crafts & coloring books are in high-need. Gift…

Minnesota sees 3,570 new COVID-19 cases, 22 more deaths

December 1, 2020

Jim Monk,

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported a decline in newly confirmed COVID-19 cases on Tuesday. State health officials are cautioning against reading too much into short-term fluctuations after the extended holiday weekend. The Minnesota Department of Health reported 3,570 new coronavirus cases and 22 new deaths, figures that are low by standards of recent weeks. The lower numbers…

City Commission okays pandemic relief for Fargo businesses

December 1, 2020

Jim Monk,

FARGO (KVRR/KFGO) – Fargo City Commissioners have approved a motion to assist bars, restaurants, retail, and ancillary businesses impacted by the pandemic. It will be targeted relief, beyond what the state and federal governments provide. Commissioners will look at a number of possibilities. That could include waiving next year’s liquor license fees, adjusting utility bills, and property tax reductions. Assistant…

Fort Totten man sentenced for molesting incapacitated woman

December 1, 2020

Jim Monk,

FARGO (KVRR) – A Fort Totten, N.D. man has been sentenced to nearly 22 years in prison for sexually abusing an incapacitated woman. A jury convicted 55-year-old Paul Henry Cavanaugh during an August trial in Fargo. U.S. Attorney Drew Wrigley says the case came to the attention of law enforcement in March 2018, when the victim, an 18-year-old woman, reported…

As North Dakota COVID-19 deaths rise, active cases plummet

December 1, 2020

Jim Monk,

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) – The North Dakota Department of Health on Tuesday reported 27 additional deaths from COVID-19. There are currently 5,686 active cases in the state, a decrease of 791 since Monday. 319 people are hospitalized. Cass County reported the largest number of new cases with 169. BY THE NUMBERS 3,347 – Total Tests from Yesterday* 1,147,587 – Total…

Confidence in Midwest economy drops in survey

December 1, 2020

Jim Monk,

OMAHA, Neb. – A new monthly survey of business leaders in nine Midwest and Plains states suggests faltering confidence in the region’s economy. After climbing every month since bottoming out in April, the overall index of the Creighton University Mid-America Business Conditions survey fell to 69.0 in November from October’s 70.2. Any score above 50 on the survey’s indexes suggests…

Minneapolis mayor, police chief oppose police budget cuts

December 1, 2020

Jim Monk,

Police Chief Medaria ArradondoMINNEAPOLIS – Minneapolis’ mayor and police chief are speaking out against a proposal to cut the police department’s budget by nearly $8 million. Mayor Jacob Frey says the cuts would be irresponsible in a year that saw rising violent crime and the departures of dozens of police officers. Demands for change to the Minneapolis Police Department have…

Bismarck man accused of shaking, injuring baby daughter

December 1, 2020

Jim Monk,

BISMARCK, N.D. – A Bismarck man was charged with felony child abuse after his baby daughter suffered brain injuries consistent with shaken baby syndrome. A police affidavit says 36-year-old Delaurence Monsegue was arrested Sunday after the baby was taken to a hospital apparently suffering from seizures. The affidavit says health care providers called police after finding injuries that they say…

Fargo police officer talks suicidal man to safety

December 1, 2020

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. – A crisis-trained Fargo police officer was able to talk an armed, suicidal man into surrendering without any harm Monday night. Police were sent to the 3400 block of 32nd Street South for the man who was barricaded inside a residence with a gun. The officer was able to build a rapport with the man who came out…