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Donald Trump Jr. Calls Out Joe Biden’s Economic Plan

The President's son hosted a press call with Trump Victory to give his thoughts on the plan.

July 10, 2020

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WASHINGTON – In a 20 minute call with journalists, Donald Trump Junior took a number of shots at Joe Biden’s economic plan. Donald Trump Junior said Biden’s plan would destroy employment numbers and small businesses. He also says it would hurt middle class families. “The reality is that Joe Biden is not capable of making those decisions himself. His track…

U.S. House hearing shines light on needs of North Dakota tribal communities

July 10, 2020

KVRR Staff,

WASHINGTON — A hearing in the U.S. House Wednesday discussed needs of the country’s tribal communities. “Day after day, our nation’s tribal communities are suffering terrible inequalities,” said Democratic Rep. Frank Pallone of New Jersey. But according to the executive director of the North Dakota Indian Affairs Commission, the coronavirus remains the state’s first priority. “Health disparities on reservations is…

F-M Community Remembers Elijah McClain

OneFargo and the Fargo-Moorhead symphony invited the community to honor the life lost.

July 10, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. – One Fargo in collaboration with the Fargo-Moorhead Symphony invited the community to honor and remember Elijah McClain. Elijah McClain was a 23 year old African American massage therapist from Aurora, Colorado, who was killed after an encounter with police. The event began with some words from One Fargo, as well as some music provided by the Fargo-Moorhead…

ND Attorney General Takes Up Independent Investigation Into Todd Osmundson

The Attorney General says It has assigned a supervising agent with the BCI to conduct an independent review.

July 10, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. — The City Of Fargo says they made the request because “all parties feel it is important to seek an independent” investigation. Criminal charges against Osmundson were declined after the police department concluded an internal review. Osmundson admitted to carrying an open beer and shouting obscenities at police during the riot in downtown Fargo. He was off duty…

Drekker Brewing Co. raising money, supporting people of color through “Black is Beautiful” stout

July 10, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. — Protests and demonstrations in Fargo-Moorhead have inspired many people and companies to think about how they could be of help. Drekker Brewing Company is collaborating with the San Antonio Brewing company Weathered Souls and dedicating three weeks working on their Black is Beautiful stout. This participation goes with a pledge to donate proceeds to a program that…

Fargo Police continue to investigate officer misconduct allegation

The incident under investigation occurred on June 22.

July 10, 2020

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FARGO, N.D.–The Fargo Police Department says the investigation regarding alleged misconduct by two officers will not be completed Friday. The incident under investigation occurred on June 22 in which 19-year-old Larry Pope claims two Fargo police officers illegally stopped, searched and harassed him. Pope was interviewed by Fargo Police on Thursday. Police say several issues that arose during the interview…

LIVE: Home is Where the He(Art) Is

After being stuck at home all these months, a new art exhibit shows us why there's really no place like it.

July 10, 2020

Emily Welker,

A new show with a fresh perspective on the place we call home is open for the first time since the pandemic struck, at the Nemeth Art Center in the heart of lakes country. The show, called “Of Course, Where Else” highlights the work of Minnesota and North Dakota-based artists. It gives new interpretations of our upper Midwestern homes at…

North Dakota reports 84 new COVID-19 cases Friday

July 10, 2020

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CASS COUNTY, N.D.–The North Dakota Department of Health reports 84 new COVID-19 cases on Friday. Twenty counties report new cases including Burleigh, Cass, Cavalier, Dunn, Grand Forks, McIntosh, Mercer, Morton, Mountrail, Pierce, Ramsey, Richland, Sioux, Stark, Steele, Towner, Traill, Walsh, Ward and Williams Counties. Burleigh County reports the most new cases with 24 and Cass County the second most with…

Fargo attorney Joseph Wetch Jr. appointed to North Dakota Board of Higher Education

Wetch's appointment became effective on July 1.

July 10, 2020

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FARGO, N.D.–Gov. Doug Burgum appointed Fargo attorney Joseph Wetch Jr. to a four-year-term on North Dakota’s Board of Higher Education on Friday. Wetch has been vice president at Serkland Law Firm since 2011 and has provided legal council for Fargo Public Schools and Kindred School District. Burgum said, “Joseph Wetch’s broad experience, collaborative approach and deep knowledge of education law…

Fargo requests North Dakota Attorney General’s Office investigation into former Deputy Chief’s actions

The Attorney General has been requested to refer the matter to the Bureau of Criminal Investigation.

July 10, 2020

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FARGO, N.D.–The City of Fargo has requested the North Dakota Attorney General’s Office conduct its own investigation into former Deputy Chief Todd Osmundon’s actions during the George Floyd protest and riot on May 30. The Fargo Police Department provided all applicable information to the Fargo City Attorney’s Office which then sent the materials to the Attorney General’s Office. The Attorney…