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Democratic candidates from ND District 16 hope to give voice to the underrepresented

House candidates Hamida Dakane and Tracey Wilkie and senate candidate Kari Breker are running as a team to represent District 16 in the upcoming state legislative election.

August 13, 2020

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WEST FARGO, N.D. — There was something unsettling about the North Dakota legislature that instantly stood out to Hamida Dakane. “If you look in the North Dakota house, whether it is Republican or Democrat or independent, the gender women is not represented well,” said Dakane. Dakene is hoping to be one of the faces to start changing that. She is…

As school year nears, parents grapple with challenges to come

One West Fargo parent says she's scared for her family

August 13, 2020

Site Staff,

WEST FARGO, N.D. — As parents across Fargo-Moorhead prepare for the fall semester, some say they’re left with no good options. For one West Fargo mom, sending her daughters back to school wasn’t an easy decision. “They need to go back,” said Ntakirutimana Berita. “There’s nothing I can do.” She says distance learning this past spring simply wasn’t effective. Her…

Non-profit announces lawsuit to remove Measure 3 from November Ballot

August 13, 2020

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BISMARCK, N.D. – North Dakota non-profit Brighter Future Alliance is suing to remove Measure 3 from the November ballot. Measure 3 proposes amending North Dakota’s constitution to remove the state legislature’s control over redistricting and instead shift the responsibility to the North Dakota Ethics commission. It also would establish statewide ranked-choice voting, require paper record and audits for ballots, and…

Police Look For Suspect In Beating Behind Bismarck Tavern in Downtown Fargo

August 13, 2020

KVRR Staff,

Timothy BurgFARGO, N.D. — Police are asking for the public’s help in finding a man involved in a fight that seriously injured a man in downtown Fargo. Police say 43-year-old Timothy Burg was involved in an altercation behind the Bismarck Tavern on August 7th. Burg suffered serious injuries and remains in a Fargo hospital. Anyone with information on who is…

United Way hands out backpacks, school supplies to families in need

6,040 backpacks filled with school supplies will be distributed to students and families

August 13, 2020

Site Staff,

WEST FARGO, N.D. — United Way of Cass-Clay continues to hand out backpacks and school supplies to families in need. As part of its School Supply Drive, the organization has collected over 6,000 backpacks filled with supplies donated by the community. Seven hundred backpacks were available for pickup at Aurora Elementary in West Fargo Thursday morning. It was the third…

Two People Arrested After Fleeing Traffic Stop & Letting Car Hit Light Pole

August 13, 2020

TJ Nelson,

WEST FARGO, N.D. — Police in West Fargo arrest two people after fleeing during a traffic stop. They left the car in drive and it hit a light pole. It happened around 10 Wednesday night. Officers chased 26-year-old Cody Haman into an apartment building and believed he had a weapon. They found Haman hiding in a bedroom and they found…

Perham Couple Killed In Motorcycle Crash in Wyoming

August 13, 2020

TJ Nelson,

HULETT, WY — Two people from Perham, Minnesota are killed in a motorcycle crash near Hulett, Wyoming on Tuesday. Wyoming Highway Patrol says 56-year-old James Neyens lost control on a curve, ran off the road and hit a traffic post. Neyens and his passenger, 56-year-old Mary Aitken, died at the scene. The patrol says neither Neyens or Aitken were wearing…

Organizer Charged for Toppling Christopher Columbus Statue at Capitol

The incident happened outside Minnesota's state capitol on June 10

August 13, 2020

Alison Voorhees,

ST. PAUL, Minn. — A New Brighton man is charged for his role in the take down of the Christopher Columbus statue at the Minnesota State Capitol. Fifty-six-year-old Michael Forcia is charged with felony criminal damage to property. Forcia was one of many that protested outside the capitol on June 10th. But the attorney’s office says it’s clear that Forcia…

North Dakota exceeds 200 new COVID-19 cases Thursday

Cass County accounts for 3,088 of the total positive cases and 76 of the total deaths.

August 13, 2020

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CASS COUNTY, N.D.–The North Dakota Department of Health reports 201 new COVID-19 cases on Thursday, marking a new single day high for the state. Twenty-eight counties report new cases. Stark County reports the most new cases with 49 and Burleigh County the second most with 39. North Dakota’s COVID-19 numbers: 8,171 positive cases, 59 current hospitalizations, 6,953 people recovered and…

UPDATE: Fargo Police identify fatal crash victim

August 13, 2020

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UPDATE: Fargo Police have identified the individuals involved in Wednesday’s fatal crash. Police say 30-year-old George Cantu of Fargo was driving the vehicle traveling west on 11 Avenue North when the vehicle left the road and struck a tree. Cantu was pronounced deceased at the scene. The passenger, identified as 28-year-old Summer Lone Dog of Fargo, was transported to a…