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Fargo City Commission Candidates Talk About The Issues During Candidate Forum

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The League of Women Voters of the Red River Valley host a candidate forum for those seeking a Fargo City Commission seat. There are seven candidates for two seats up for election including those of Arlette Preston and John Strand, who are both running for re-election. They were joined by Al Carlson, Anna Johnson and Delson…

New stores leaving their mark on downtown Fargo

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A number of downtown staples have decided to close their doors, or move to a new location. Scan Design has been in its downtown location for almost 20 years. But with their lease coming to an end, owner Mary Larsine-Cantrell said that the space no longer met their needs. “We have three levels here, and so…

White Earth man charged for selling marijuana without a license

MAHNOMEN, Minn. (KVRR/KFGO) — A White Earth tribal member who sold marijuana without a license has been charged with a felony for illegal cannabis possession by the Mahnomen County attorney. That launches the first test of the state’s authority to prosecute marijuana crimes on tribal land post-legalization. Todd Thompson began selling cannabis with four other tribal members from his store…

Postal Issues Uncovered in Northern Minnesota, Senators Seek Answers

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Senators Tina Smith and Amy Klobuchar say a new report confirms that there are serious postal service management failures in northern Minnesota. They say an investigation found nearly 79,000 pieces of delayed mail at Bemidji Post Office. “When the mail is unreliable, it hurts Minnesotans, especially those who rely on the Postal Service to pay bills and receive paychecks…

Fargo Woman Accused of Hitting People With Her Vehicle Pleads Not Guilty

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A Fargo woman accused of running people down outside Cairo Restaurant and Bar back in February has entered not guilty pleas to all six counts. 24-year-old Princess Gweh is charged with attempted murder, reckless endangerment, criminal mischief and DUI refusal. Court records show Gweh had argued with a woman inside and outside the bar. One victim…

LIVE: Raising Our Sleep Standards With Down Home

FARGO — A lot of us have a tough time getting enough sleep. But if you don’t have a proper bed to sleep in, it’s much harder. And now, local nonprofit Down Home wants you to verify that for yourself. Down Home provides home furnishings for people coming out of homelessness, who often don’t have beds or other household goods….