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“Free Through Recovery” To Launch Thursday In North Dakota

Program To Help Former Inmates Stay Clean And Out Of Custody

BISMARCK, ND — North Dakota will begin a new program for people who are transitioning out of prison, on probation and parole, and at risk of incarceration. Free Through Recovery will launch on Thursday. The program was created through the state’s justice reinvestment initiative, which put aside $7 million for behavioral health treatment for those on parole and probation. Officials…

Community Trust Officers Raising Money for Transportation Van to Help Kids in the Valley

Whether it's asking for a ride home after a basketball game or getting to the library for a study group, many of these kids do not have means of transportation

FARGO, ND — Giving Hearts Day is just around the corner and the Fargo Police Department is trying to enhance their community trust program. They are trying to raise $25,000 to purchase a van that would help get kids to their activities. Officer Michael Bloom says whether it’s asking for a ride home after a basketball game or getting to…

Super Bowl Week Is Underway In The “Bold North”

Governor Mark Dayton Hopes Fans Behave, Especially Eagles Fans

  MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — Super Bowl week is officially under-way in Minneapolis with thousands descending upon the city to take part in fan festivals and events. City officials say visitors can expect extra bag checks, more officers in tactical gear, patrols with bomb-sniffing dogs and an extra police presence around the city throughout the week. KVRR’s Keith Albertson and Jeremy…

“Sawyer Brown” Is The First Act Announced For 2018 Red River Valley Fair

Auto Racing Will Also Return During This Summer's Fair Which Runs July 10-15 in West Fargo

WEST FARGO, ND — Sawyer Brown has been announced as the first act to take the Grandstand Stage at this summer’s Red River Valley Fair. The country group will be at the fair on opening night, Tuesday, July 10th. The fair also announced that auto racing will once again take over the Red River Valley Speedway on the last day…

Minnesota State Patrol Troopers From Our Region Will Help With Super Bowl Security

They Will Be Assisting In Controlling The Roadways In Minneapolis

MOORHEAD, Minn. — To help ensure safety for the big Super Bowl game this weekend, Minnesota State Patrol troopers from our region are being sent to the Twin Cities to help out. The increase in troopers is due to increased security measures in Minneapolis. The troopers will mainly focus on keeping the roadways safe by conducting commercial motor vehicle inspection…

Fargo Man Who Fights For Pension Protections Invited To State of the Union Address

Dennis Kooren Worked For UPS for 30 Years

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Senator Heidi Heitkamp has invited a former UPS driver from Fargo to be her guest during President Donald Trump’s first State of the Union address. Heitkamp says Dennis Kooren has been a leader of the effort to protect the pensions of North Dakota workers and retirees. Kooren worked as a UPS driver in Fargo for 30 years…

North Dakota Secretary of State Race Becomes Competitive

Jaeger Faces Competition In His Own Party And By Democrats

Al Jaeger, Will Gardner, Josh BoscheeBISMARCK, ND — The longest-serving Republican official in the North Dakota Capitol has announced he’s running for another term. Al Jaeger will seek the GOP’s endorsement for secretary of state. The 74-year-old Jaeger has served more than two decades in the office that is best known for supervising elections. Jaeger faces a challenge from fellow…

Pipeline Protestor Sentencing Scheduled for May

Thirty-eight-year-old Red Fawn Fallis could face up to 15 years in prison.

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) _ A judge has scheduled a May 31 sentencing for a Denver woman who pleaded guilty in a shooting during protests in North Dakota against the Dakota Access oil pipeline. Thirty-eight-year-old Red Fawn Fallis could face up to 15 years in prison. Prosecutors have agreed to recommend no more than seven years. Fallis was accused of firing…

Fargodome Adds Metal Detectors

The equipment has been installed but not yet used.

FARGO (KFGO) – The Fargodome is upgrading its security with walk-through metal detectors. The equipment has been installed but not yet used. General Manager Rob Sobolik tells KFGO News says staff is undergoing training, and they are working on finalization of guidelines and protocol on what is and isn’t allowed to be brought in to the venue. While an official…

Moorhead Police Begin “PAL” To Combat Juvenile Crime

Police Athletics and Activities League

MOORHEAD, Minn. — Moorhead Police Department has just launched a local chapter of ‘PAL’, the Police Athletics and Activities League. They are combining this new program with favorites from the past to prevent juvenile crime. Moorhead Police Department is mixing some of the old with the new. “We used the inspiration behind the cops and kids game to start the…