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Fargo traffic enforcement team back after eight-year absence

Police Chief David ZibolskiFARGO (KVRR-KFGO) – You will soon see more traffic stops in Fargo. Police Chief Dave Zibolski says his department is bringing back the traffic safety enforcement unit this week, which has not been active since 2016. “Once fully staffed, we’ll have six full-time, actually seven with our traffic (regulatory) officer, it was an already existing position, full-time,…

Possibility of increased DWI penalties following Park Tavern crash

FOX 9ST. LOUIS PARK, Minn. (KVRR/KFGO) — Minnesota lawmakers could look to increase penalties for repeat drunk drivers in response to the deadly crash at the Park Tavern in St. Louis Park. Senator Ron Latz of St. Louis Park says the state has a robust system for repeat offenders with driver’s license revocation and mandatory ignition interlocks. He says the…

Shots fired investigation on Broadway North in Fargo

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo Police responded to a shots fired incident around 2:00 am in the 200 block of Broadway North. One adult was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. During the investigation, David Clem and Jody Englehardt were arrested for obstruction and resisting a police officer and were transported to the Cass County Jail. Officers do not…

Bison football player arrested after shots fired incident at party

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A Bison football player is arrested after a shots fired incident early this morning. Fargo Police say 19-year-old Jaiden Pickett was arrested for terrorizing and reckless endangerment. It happened in the 1200 block of 11th Street North at 12:55 a.m. Officers say that an argument happened outside of a house party. A gunshot was fired into…

Miss Minnesota Visits Sanford Heart Clinic as Part of Her Community Service

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Miss Minnesota, Emily Schumacher toured the Sanford Heart Clinic as part of her community service initiative, “The Heart of Matter.”  Touring the clinic she talked to several doctors and nurses along the way about what Sanford has to offer. Her mom being an Emergency Room Physician Assistant led her into the world of medicine. Currently, Schumacher…

LIVE: We’ve Got the ‘Juice with the Fargo Theatre

FARGO — Whatever you do, don’t say it a third time — just run to the Fargo Theatre and see the stars say it instead. That’s because the long-anticipated return of “the ghost with the most” is Friday night in downtown Fargo. It’s been 35 years since Tim Burton’s “Beetlejuice” first came to movie fans, and became the silly, scary,…

Scheels Arena eliminates parking fees for most events

FARGO (KVRR) – Scheels Arena says parking fees are being eliminated for most events at the arena in southwest Fargo. The arena made the announcement Friday on social media. “SCHEELS Arena is pleased to announce that we will be offering free parking for all Fargo Force games and most concerts and events moving forward (parking fees still apply to the…

YWCA Hosts “Chocolate For Change”

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — From chocolate to chocolate to even something spicy like chili this fundraising event brings in a crowd. “YWCA is a great organization to support and they do so much for our community. And who doesn’t love some chili and chocolate and some silent auctions and stuff,” said Summer Brainard. Chocolate for Change, invites community members and…