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Battle Brewing Over State-Owned Casinos in North Dakota

Opponents also say that state-owned casinos would hurt American Indian gambling facilities and impact relationships with tribes

March 13, 2017

TJ Nelson,

BISMARCK, N.D. — The chairman of the Three Affiliated Tribes is against a proposal to allow state-owned casinos. Mark Fox told the House Judiciary Committee that casinos provide jobs and revenue for the state’s five Indian reservations and nearby communities. Opponents also say that state-owned casinos would hurt American Indian gambling facilities and impact relationships with tribes. Republican Rep….

Police Searching for Seized Vehicle Stolen from Moorhead

Police in Dilworth say Matthew Krebs was allowed to remove personal property from the 2014 red Dodge Ram pickup on Friday morning

March 13, 2017

TJ Nelson,

MOORHEAD, Minn. — The search is on for a seized vehicle that was stolen from a storage facility in Moorhead. Police in Dilworth say Matthew Krebs was allowed to remove personal property from the 2014 red Dodge Ram pickup on Friday morning. He showed up with a man in a mini-van. Once he was in the vehicle with a spare…

Bank Robbery Suspect Back in Rolette County Jail

Police in Rolla say 58-year-old Jay Barker was able to escape the facility around 8 p.m. Sunday

March 13, 2017

TJ Nelson,

ROLETTE COUNTY, N.D. — A bank robbery suspect briefly escaped from the Rolette County Jail. Police in Rolla say 58-year-old Jay Barker was able to escape the facility around 8 p.m. Sunday. Around 3:20 this morning, The Rolette County Sheriff’s Office posted on its Facebook page that Barker was back in custody. He was originally arrested in connection with…

Homeowner Arrested for Arson in Ottertail Fire

Dahl was arrested for arson after his house was destroyed Saturday night

March 13, 2017

TJ Nelson,

OTTERTAIL, Minn. — An Ottertail, Minnesota man has been arrested for setting his house on fire. Cody Dahl was arrested for arson after his house was destroyed on Saturday night. Crews from Battle Lake, Perham and Ottertail fire departments were called out to fight the blaze on Long Lake Road around 9:45 in the evening. The house is considered a…

Fargo Man Arrested After Bomb Threat at South Fargo Apartment Buildings

Dustin Depiano Was Charged With Terrorizing After a Bomb Threat Early Monday Morning

March 13, 2017

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FARGO, N.D. — People are back in their south Fargo apartments after a bomb threat early this morning. One man is in custody. “Fire alarms start going off and police start banging on doors,” said Sheyenne, who lives at one of the evacuated buildings. “We thought it was a joke again because they went off earlier in the night….

Perham Father Searching Across the U.S. for His Daughter

A Perham man's estranged wife reportedly takes his six-year-old daughter

March 11, 2017

Site Staff,

PERHAM, Minn. — A father from Perham Minnesota is searching across the United States for his six-year-old daughter. Renee Brewer, a private investigator, said Brian Cooney hasn’t seen his daughter Claire Cooney since February 14th. The website findclairecooney.com reports the child was last seen with Brian’s estranged wife Miranda Cooney and her partner in Centerville, Tennessee. Miranda is allegedly not Clair’s…

Downtown Fargo Celebrates St. Patrick’s Day

The St. Patrick's Day parade took over downtown Fargo

March 11, 2017

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. — The Irish spirit was felt all throughout downtown Fargo. For Timothy O’Leary, there are only four words to describe the atmosphere. “Very festive and happy,” said Timothy O’Leary. St. Patrick’s Day isn’t until next Friday, but those in the F-M area say it’s never too early to get your Irish on. “It’s cold, but people are loving…

Local Special Olympians Are on Their Way to Austria

Four North Dakota Special Olympians are heading to the world winter games

March 11, 2017

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. — Four North Dakota Special Olympians are on their way to the 2017 Special Olympics World Winter Games in Austria. They’re part of a 210-member delegation which will represent the U.S. at the games. These Olympians are competing in snow shoe racing and cross country skiing. The games go from March 14th through the 25th. The four athletes…

Hope Inc. Fundraiser For Sled Hockey to be Held This Weekend

Sled Hockey Fundraiser Will be Held Saturday and Sunday at Angel's Arena in Fargo

March 10, 2017

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FARGO, N.D. — Staff members from KVRR learned how to play sled hockey this morning thanks to Hope Inc. Hope Inc. is an organization which provides sports and recreational opportunities to kids and adults with mobility challenges. This weekend, Hope Inc. will be holding a fundraiser at Angel’s Arena in Fargo to raise money to cover equipment for their sled…

Students Learn Saudi Arabian Culture at NDSU

NDSU celebrated Saudi Arabia's culture with an exhibition

March 10, 2017

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. — Saudi Arabian culture was celebrated all throughout NDSU. Students and faculty got an exclusive taste of what Saudi Arabian culture is like during the Saudi Day Exhibition. Those who are a part of the Saudi Students Club spent the afternoon showing their way of living. Event leaders were giving henna tattoos, showcasing traditional clothing and writing everyone’s…