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“Wear the Badge”: Minnesota Needs A Few Good Officers

The recruitment campaign emphasizes the community service parts of police work

December 13, 2018

TJ Nelson,

ST. PAUL, MN — The Minnesota Chiefs of Police Association has launched a six-month public relations campaign dubbed “Wear the Badge” to try to increase the number of recruits into the profession. The recruitment campaign emphasizes the community service parts of police work through videos and online advertisements. The effort comes as top law enforcement officials say there is a “crisis”…

California Man Arrested After SUV Burns Near Christine, North Dakota

Jorge Aguiluz of North Hollywood, California was arrested for using a fake driver's license

December 13, 2018

TJ Nelson,

CHRISTINE, ND — Bad luck for the driver of an SUV whose truck burned and he ended up in the Cass County Jail. 35-year-old Jorge Aguiluz of North Hollywood, California was arrested for using a fake driver’s license. The Christine Fire Department responded to a vehicle fire along I-29 around 4:30 this morning. Fire Chief Randy Monson says it appears the…

Pet Connection: Meet the Cats

It's a cataract of cats in the metro.

December 13, 2018

Emily Welker,

Ferguson, the tailless feline, is just one of many cats and kittens who are cooling their heels over the holidays at Homeward Animal Shelter. The Manx cat shared the available space for animals at the shelter over the course of the past week or so with up to 105 cats at one point. Homeward’s Heather Klefstad said that as soon…

Three Arrested In Fargo Car Break-in’s

Sgt. Matt Yesteboe says a very detailed tip from a person who spotted people going through vehicles helped officers locate the suspects shortly after 2:30 a.m. Thurssday.

December 13, 2018

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. -Fargo police arrested three suspects in a series of vehicle break-in’s in the 3200 and 3300 blocks of 16th Avenue South. Sgt. Matt Yesteboe says a very detailed tip from a person who spotted people going through vehicles helped officers locate the suspects shortly after 2:30 a.m. Thursday. Officers found a white SUV matching the description given by the…

Detroit Mountain Helps Get Rid of the Winter Blues with Outdoor Activities

Some of the activities include skiing, snowboarding, snow tubing, and snowshoeing

December 12, 2018

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DETROIT LAKES– Detroit Mountain gives people of all ages the chance to experience the fresh outdoors during the winter. Some of the activities include skiing, snowboarding, snow tubing, and snowshoeing. Snow tubing is open for ages four and older. Detroit Mountain offers live music on Fridays and a smaller hill for beginners to practice on. Detroit Mountain’s guest service manager…

8-year-old Girl and Neighbor Save Mother’s Life After Heart Attack

They were presented with awareds from FM Ambulance and Fargo Fire Department

December 12, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — An 8–year–old girl and her neighbor are honored for saving her mom’s life after a heart attack. On Nov. 25, 8–year–old Sloan Stoltz showed up to her neighbor Mark Donarski’s house looking distraught. “She was trembling, shaking, and she was holding a phone and said, ‘Mark, can you come help Mom. I can’t wake her up.’ I…

West Fargo’s Freedom Elementary Achieves Blue Ribbon Distinction

The school joins Legacy Elementary as West Fargo's two winners since 2017

December 12, 2018

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WEST FARGO, N.D. — Seven years ago, Freedom Elementary opened its doors, forming a family of students and staff from different parts of the district. At the helm since the beginning, Dr. Jeff Johnson says his district has overcome some challenges, but student success was their top priority. “Our boundary lines have changed I believe three different times, with kids coming…

Clay County Sheriff Bill Bergquist Reflects on 38-Year Law Enforcement Career Before Retiring

He's been a police officer in Glyndon and Moorhead, and a police officer and firefighter in Dilworth

December 12, 2018

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — On January 3rd, Clay County Sheriff Bill Bergquist will be saying goodbye to almost a 40–year–long career in law enforcement. KVRR’s Danielle Church tells us how he got into public service. Some things can be instilled in us at a young age. And for Bill Bergquist, it was none other than a love for public service. “Since the…

PetSmart Donates 2,600 Stuffed Animals to Sanford Children’s Hospital

They've been collecting donations since November

December 12, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — Kids will have something fluffy to hold onto when they go to the hospital. PetSmart donated more than 2,600 stuffed animals to Sanford. They’ve been collecting donations since November. This is the fourth year for the toy drive. The stuffed animals will be given out in the hospital and clinics at everything from checkups to emergencies to make…

Emergency Responders Prepare Block 9 Builders With Mock Safety Drill

It's located in the east 200 block of Broadway

December 12, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — Fargo Police, Fargo Fire and F-M Ambulance help construction workers put on a mock safety drill at the Block 9 site. McGough Construction, the contractor behind the project, puts on a safety drill every time conditions at a site change. During the simulation, one of the foremen pretended to be unconscious but still breathing in the deep hole….