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Freedom Resource Center hosts first ever resource fair

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The disability rights organization, Freedom Resource Center, hosted its first-ever Freedom Resource Fair. The center brought together various organizations and businesses to share what they had to offer at Veterans Memorial Arena in West Fargo. The fair had more than fifty booths from both the North Dakota and Minnesota sides. They had opportunities for everything…

Felony charges filed after chase and crash Friday night in Fargo

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Felony charges are filed against the driver involved in a chase involving a Cass County Sheriff’s deputy and a crash. 20-year-old Tristan Amyotte of Fargo is charged with possession of drug paraphernalia, meth, fentanyl, fleeing a peace officer and reckless endangerment. The deputy tried to stop Amyotte on Friday night for having one headlight in the…

Update: State, county, local law enforcement involved with Fargo Davies High School investigation

FARGO (KVRR) – North Dakota Attorney General Drew Wrigley says state, county and local law enforcement officials are working on an investigation that involves the use of Snapchat to create and distribute sexually explicit materials by students at Fargo Davies High School. “Our North Dakota Bureau of Criminal Investigation is working closely with county and city law-enforcement agencies,” North Dakota…

Former Sen. Nicole Mitchell sentenced to work release

Nicole MitchellDETROIT LAKES, Minn. (FOX 9) – Former Minnesota Sen. Nicole Mitchell was sentenced to six months of work release on Tuesday for her burglary conviction after she broke into her stepmother’s home in Detroit Lakes. A jury found Mitchell guilty of first-degree burglary and possession of burglary tools after a week-long trial in July. A Becker County judge handed…

ND nonprofits receive more state funding to fight homelessness, but needs remain high

Attendees speak with social service providers at a resource fair at the Dream Center in Bismarck for homeless and those at risk of experiencing homelessness. (Photo by Mary Steurer/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — Nonprofits serving North Dakota’s homeless were recently awarded an unprecedented $5 million from the state — a move advocates welcomed, though some cautioned that…

Concert Series: Buddy Holly tribute show coming to Fargo Theatre next March

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fans of Buddy Holly & The Crickets will want to catch “Buddy Holly: Oh Boy!” at Fargo Theatre. The tribute band features original cast members from History Theatre’s IVEY-award-winning production of “Buddy! The Buddy Holly Story” endorsed by Sonny Curtis and Jerry Allison of The Crickets! The live performance is reminiscent of Buddy Holly’s 1959 Winter…

Tense moments during preliminary budget talks at Moorhead City Council

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Tensions ran high during discussions about the preliminary budget and the hiring of additional firefighters at Moorhead City Council. After two hours of back and forth, the council voted 6-2 for what they are calling budget proposal levy scenario 3. It would cap a raise of Moorhead property taxes by 5.58% while council members and city…

Cass County Commission approves road expansion for Applied Digital, new finance director

Cass County Commission hears testimony by Applied Digital requesting approval for expanding county roads near the proposed data center.FARGO — A spokesperson for Applied Digital spoke at a special Cass County Commission meeting to get approval for proposed changes to expand some county roads near the site for the proposed datacenter. With the approved expansion, there will be the addition…