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Great North Pole Provides $1.5 Million in Goods to Families in Need

This is the second year the non-profit is giving the personal items away

FARGO, N.D. — During the season of giving, community members are spending an entire week packing boxes to go to F-M families in need. KVRR’s Danielle Church tells us how the boxes could provide a special holiday for some families. Toiletries, winter coats, canned goods and even a few games may not seem like extravagant gifts for the holidays. But to…

Essentia Health Gives Firsthand Look at New Cardiac and Intermediate Care Unit

The new unit doesn't just look and feel brand new but the extra bed space and the upgraded technology helps better serve their patients

FARGO, N.D. — Essentia Staff are getting their first look at the new Cardiac and Intermediate Care Unit within the hospital on 32nd Avenue in Fargo. “People come to Fargo. It’s a destination to come here for this hospital and we want to always provide the best for them,” said Cindy Jorud, the Director of the ICU Cardiac and Immediate…

Two Men Sworn in as Cass County Commissioners

Both took their oath with Judge Steven McCullough

FARGO, N.D. — Two men have been sworn in as Cass County Commissioners by Judge Steven McCullough. Duane Breitling now holds the title for Cass County Commissioner who represents District 4. The 71 year old is a retired attorney. Rick Steen was re–elected to the board to represent District 2. The CPA first ran in 2014 and has served as…

West Fargo Bedroom Fire Spreads to Attic

It started just before 11 a.m.

WEST FARGO, N.D. — A bedroom fire spreads to the attic, causing significant damage to a house in West Fargo. The fire department got the call right before 11:00 this morning. The fire started in the back bedroom of the house and vented through the attic, causing damage to the roof. Firefighters covered the family’s belongings with tarps to ensure no…

NDSU Holds Free and Confidential HIV Testing to Erase Stigma

This is the second year in a row they've done the testing

FARGO, N.D. — NDSU’s Crossroads Lutheran Campus Ministry holds HIV testing for the second year in a row. A campus minister says their mission is to be an advocate for everyone, including those who have Aids or may not yet know they have Aids. The ministry partnered with the North Dakota Department of Health to provide free and confidential tests. The…

Annual Sheriff’s Seized Property and Gun Auction to be Held Next Week

The 4th Annual Sheriff's Seized Property and Gun Auction will be held on December 14

CASS COUNTY, N.D. — You could save a lot of money on your Christmas shopping thanks to the Cass County Sheriff’s Office. The 4th Annual Sheriff’s Seized Property and Gun Auction will be held on December 14. A viewing of the sporting goods, power tools, office equipment, guns and other items will be an hour before the sale begins. You…

Fatal Fall At Bemidji State Dorm Leads To Charges Against Five Men

Isaac Morris of Cokato died of head trauma in a fall from a 7th floor window at Tamarack Hall in September

BEMIDJI, MN — Five people have been charged in connection with the death of a teen at Bemidji State University. Beltrami County prosecutors say the five men have been charged with two gross misdemeanor counts of furnishing alcohol to a minor. 19-year-old Isaac Morris of Cokato died of head trauma in a fall from a 7th floor window at Tamarack Hall…

Casting Crowns Bringing “Only Jesus Tour” To Fargodome

Billboard's top-selling act in Christian music since 2007

FARGO, ND — Billboard’s top-selling act in Christian music since 2007 is coming to Fargo. GRAMMY winning group Casting Crowns will make a stop at the Fargodome on Thursday, April 11. The stop will be a part of the group’s 37-city “Only Jesus Tour” in the spring. The public on-sale for Fargo’s show is this Friday at 10 a.m. Tickets range…

Plea Deal Reached For Man Accused Of Trying To Attack President Trump In Mandan

Prosecutors say he planned to harm the president by flipping his limo with a forklift

Gregory Leingang/President Trump in Mandan(2017)BISMARCK, ND — A Bismarck man has pleaded guilty after admitting to stealing a forklift to attack President Donald Trump’s limousine. 42-year-old Gregory Leingang stole the forklift and entered the presidential motorcade route in Mandan prior to Trump’s arrival at a Mandan refinery in September of 2017. The forklift got stuck in a gated area and Leingang…

Alzheimer’s Added to Medical Marijuana List

Health officials in Minnesota say Alzheimer's disease now qualifies as a condition to receive medical marijuana

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Minnesota health officials are adding Alzheimer’s disease as a qualifying condition to get medical marijuana. The state Health Department says the new condition would take effect in August. Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm says there is “some evidence” that marijuana improves the mood, sleep and behavior of people with Alzheimer’s. Alzheimer’s was one of seven suggested additions…