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President Donald Trump Aims One Of His Latest Tweets At Minnesota Congresswoman

Several elected officials in Minnesota have signed a statement of support for Omar

WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald Trump tweeting that Minnesota Democrat Rep. Ilhan Omar’s newest remarks about Israel mark a `dark day’ for the Jewish state. House Democrats are preparing a rebuke of sorts. They are drafting a resolution declaring that the House opposes anti-Semitism and bigotry. Omar suggested last week that American supporters of Israel have conflicted allegiances. Republicans have demanded…

Renegotiation Results In $300 Million Boost In Flood Protection For Red River Valley

Senator John Hoeven says the federal funding is essential to move Plan B forward

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Red River Valley flood protection just got an additional $300 million boost in federal money after the Assistant Secretary of the Army approved a renegotiation. “What this means now is that instead of funding $450 million for permanent flood protection, the Corp of Engineers will now fund $750 million for permanent flood protection in the Red River Valley,”…

Man Pulled From Burning Apartment Last Week Airlifted To Minneapolis Burn Unit

Police were able to open a door and found the man a few feet away and pulled him to safety

WEST FARGO, ND — The man hurt in a fire last Thursday in West Fargo was airlifted to the burn unit at Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis. His name and condition are not being released. Fire Inspector Dell Sprecher says smoking materials started the fire in a back bedroom of the apartment at 1031 First Street East. The victim was…

Man Sentenced For Identity Theft Gets Additional Sentence For Obstruction of Justice

A federal jury in Fargo in October found Michael Adeyemo guilty of obstruction of justice for lying about his name, etc.

FARGO, ND — A man convicted in 2012 of stealing the identities of 38,000 people in a massive credit card scheme has been sentenced to an additional 10 years in prison. A federal jury in Fargo in October found Michael Adeyemo guilty of obstruction of justice for lying about his name, date of birth and other parts of his background. He…

Edmore Pastor Pleads Guilty To Stealing From His Church

Donald Reynolds is accused of taking nearly $35,000 from High Plains Ministry

EDMORE, ND — A pastor in Ramsey County has pleaded guilty to stealing from his congregation. Donald Reynolds has been sentenced to spend a month behind bars or complete 300 hours of community service. He is accused of taking nearly $35,000 from High Plains Ministry in Edmore over a period of 14 years. Reynolds faced a maximum of 10 years in…

Update: One Male In Custody After Burglary Investigation

At 8:12 a.m., Fargo Police Officers responded to a possible burglary in progress in the 1400 block of 11 Ave. S.

(Update) This morning at 8:12 a.m., Fargo Police Officers responded to a possible burglary in progress in the 1400 block of 11 Ave. S. The complainant stated they went downstairs and found a male hiding. The male then exited the residence. Officers followed bare footprints to a home located in the 1300 block of 9 Ave. S. Officers made contact with…

LIVE: NDSU Book Launch

They're the best of the best -- and now you can party with them.

Every time you pick up a book, you’re holding a labor of love in your hands. And that’s why NDSU wants you to celebrate that labor with them. They’re holding their fourth annual official book launch this week, and KVRR’s Morning Show was lucky enough to score a sneak preview of the goods on display this year. The books take…

Man Stabbed Multiple Times in Moorhead

During the investigation, it was determined that the suspect and the victim are associates.

MOORHEAD, MINN. (KFGO) – One person was injured and another was arrested following a stabbing in Moorhead. Police responded to a call at 8:45 p.m. Monday to 1003 22nd Avenue South on a report a man had been stabbed multiple times. He was taken to Sanford Medical Center in Fargo. The extent of injuries are not available. During the investigation,…

Growing Number of People Relying on Local Food Pantries

Some attribute the rise to population growth and affordable food programs they have

FARGO, N.D. — There has been a steady increase of people in the F–M area using food pantries this year to last. Ever since she started volunteering at the Emergency Food Pantry five years ago, Valerie Hanson says she’s recently seen the hallways become more crowded. “We’re busier during the day and it seems like people, they realize that it’s not…

Travel Agents Busy As People Look to Escape Winter

Normally during this time of year, they say they're helping travelers book summer vacations instead

FARGO, N.D. — During this time of year, travel agents say they typically see things calm down and start helping people plan their summer vacations. “The snow’s a little higher than I remember,” said Tony Heinbaugh. But after even more snow and the frigid temps in North Dakota and Minnesota, everyone seems to be either wishing they could go back in…