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Keeping Pets Safe During Fourth of July Fireworks

Pets can get scared from the sound of fireworks

FARGO, N.D. — Pets can get scared from the sound of fireworks during Fourth of July celebrations. It’s best to keep them inside in an escape–proof room so they don’t run away. You can use soothing music to try to drown out the noise from fireworks. Thunder shirts can also calm animals down. If you do go out with your pet,…

Cameron Bolton Organ Donation Begins

22-year-old Fargo Man died after a crash last week near Mapleton

FARGO, N.D. — The death of a young Fargo man after a crash last week near Mapleton is giving new life to others. The family of 22-year-old Cameron Bolton had to make the tough decision to take him off of life support after he was declared brain dead. The first organ donor recipients include a 30-year-old man who is getting…

Lamoureux Twins To Speak At TEDxFargo

Jocelyne and Monique were members of the gold medal winning USA Women's Hockey Team

FARGO, N.D. — Olympic gold medal winners will be featured at this year’s TEDxFargo. The Lamoureux twins, Jocelyne and Monique, were members of the gold medal winning Team USA Women’s Hockey at the 2018 Winter Olympics. The North Dakota natives are on the long list of featured speakers during TEDxFargo on July 26 at the Fargo Civic Center. Here is…

Bail Set At $500,000 For Woman Accused Of Drowning Newborn

Ginny Lubitz is charged with murder and attempted murder

FARGO, N.D. — The West Fargo woman accused of drowning her newborn has had her bail set at $500,000. 36-year-old Ginny Lubitz is charged with murder and attempted murder for the May 5th death. Court documents say Lubitz placed her newborn child face down in about an inch of water in her bathtub to cause his death. Police say when…

Missing Williston Pair May Be In Fargo

If you have any information call Fargo Police dispatch, 701-451-7660.

FARGO, ND — Fargo Police believe a missing pair from Williston, ND may be in the Fargo Area. The Williston Police Department has reason to believe Miranda and Jaiden Wells are in the Fargo Area. Miranda Wells is 38 years old, has strawberry blonde hair and green eyes. Jaiden is 13, has shoulder length brown-red hair and blue eyes. If…

Remembering Nine-Year-Old Grace Bettie: A “Role Model for Everyone”

Her family and community members from all over the F-M area held a candlelight vigil in her honor

GLYNDON, Minn. — A community comes together for a candlelight vigil to support the family of nine–year–old Grace Bettie. She drowned in the swimming pond at Buffalo River State Park last week. KVRR’s Danielle Church has more on those remembering the impact Grace had on not only the F–M community, but all those around her. Nine–year–old Grace Bettie had many hopes…

Minnesota Woman To Face The Death Penalty In Florida Murder

Lois Riess is accused of murdering her husband and a Florida woman

FORT MYERS, Florida — Florida prosecutors will seek the death penalty for Lois Riess. The Minnesota woman is accused of murdering her husband and a Florida woman before being caught and arrested in Texas. A grand jury in Florida indicted the 56-year-old last month on a first-degree murder charge for the death of 59-year-old Pamela Hutchinson of Fort Myers. A…

Grand Forks Police Department: How Are We Doing?

They are asking the community to take a short survey about the department

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — Grand Forks Police want to know how they’re doing. They are asking the community to take a short survey about the department. They want to know about people’s interaction with their officers. The attitude and behavior of the employee and if you feel safe living in Grand Forks. You can even give your recommendations for improvements….

Grand Forks County Drowning Victim Identified

Preliminary autopsy shows 23-year-old Andrew Torrey died of an accidental drowning

GRAND FORKS COUNTY, N.D. — Authorities have identified the Grand Forks man whose body was pulled from the English Coulee on Sunday. He is 23-year-old Andrew Torrey. A preliminary autopsy shows Torrey died of an accidental drowning. Two people kayaking on the English Coulee south of Grand Forks Sunday morning came across a floating mat with a cell phone and…

Fargo Man Charged In Jewelry Store Robbery

25 year old Victor Velazquez was charged in Cass County Court with Robbery-With a firearm, dangerous weapon, or destructive device.

FARGO, N.D. — 25 year old Victor Velazquez was charged in Cass County Court with Robbery-With a firearm, dangerous weapon, or destructive device. The Fargo man is charged in the robbery of Riddle’s Jewlery on Friday morning. Fargo Police say Velazquez entered the store with a handgun and forced employees to fill garbage bags with jewelry.   From there, the suspect…