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Pet Connection: Meet Marie and Pete

WEST FARGO — Marie and Pete are babies in green-cheeked conure years, and they’re just as bright, energetic and full of personality as you’d find in any other little one in the animal kingdom — perfect for an eager parrot parent-to-be. They came in as a bonded pair to the shelter and it’s surprising no one’s adopted them yet, since…

Former Cass County commissioner enters race for Fargo City Commission

FARGO (KVRR-KFGO) – A third person has entered the race for Fargo City Commission. Former Cass County Commissioner Chad Peterson announced his campaign Thursday morning. Peterson is a small business owner who served three terms on the Cass County Commission. Peterson says his goal is to get back to the basics of what city government should do. He says that…

High-Risk Sex Offender Registers at 525 1st Avenue E.

Rico Jay HarlandWEST FARGO — The West Fargo Police Department is notifying residents that a registered sex offender, Rico Jay Harland, is registered at 525 First Avenue E. Harland is a 34-year-old male with brown eyes and brown hair. Harland is approximately 5’4” and 138 pounds. In 2009, Harland was convicted of Gross Sexual Imposition in Towner County Juvenile Court…

Two Mexican nationals arrested in Stanley, ND indicted on child porn charges

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Two Mexican nationals have been indicted by a federal grand jury in Fargo for the attempted production, receipt, transportation, and possession of child sexual abuse material. 26-year-old Lidio Santiz Julian and 21-year-old Hugo Lopez Diaz are charged with multiple child exploitation offenses. Their arrests came following a months-long investigation conducted by Department of Homeland Security–Homeland Security Investigations…

Minnesota State Senator Proposes Assault Weapon Ban, Restrictions on Current Owners

The legislation would essentially "grandfather in" those who currently own such firearms - but that ownership comes with a lot of supervision.

ST. PAUL, MN (KVRR) – State Senator Matt Klein has been representing the 53rd District since 2017 – and he’s been speaking out about gun violence pretty much from the start. “30,000 people in America every year die of gun violence. It’s clearly a health problem that we are not addressing with the seriousness that we should,” he said in…

Native American Health Symposium at Concordia

Event organizers say their panel discussion is intended to strengthen relationships with healthcare providers and educate the community about health struggles endemic to native populations.

MOORHEAD, MN (KVRR) – Concordia College is using their platform as an institution to help shine a light on health issues within the Native American community. The college hosted a Native American Health Symposium from 6 to 8 P.M. on March 11 in the Knutson Campus Center. The event featured a panel comprised of prominent Indigenous people in the community,…

League of Women Voters ND President shares concern over bill that would require more identification for voters

NORTH DAKOTA (KVRR) — Local activists are raising concerns about the Save America Act moving through Congress. The bill introduces a ruling that would require all voters to present proof of citizenship, such as a passport or a driver’s license paired with a birth certificate, adoption paperwork, or a certificate of naturalization. Many who have changed their names would also…

Fargo Police Chief announces retirement after serving Fargo for more than five years

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — “I just want to really thank our community for all their support. Their partnership and collaboration. And it was certainly an excellent opportunity to serve as chief here in Fargo. It’s been very much an honor and a privilege,” said Dave Zibolski, Fargo Police Chief. Zibolski announced his retirement early this week after serving the Fargo…