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Woman Killed in Gwinner House Fire is Identified

GWINNER, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — Thirty-nine-year-old Denise Luttio-Mahar has been identified as the woman who died in an early Sunday morning fire in Gwinner, North Dakota Mahar called 911 around 4 a.m. to report smoke was inside the house. Fire crews found her and she was taken to Lisbon Hospital where she was pronounced dead. A dog also died in the…

Fargo Brewing Company declares bankruptcy

FARGO (KVRR) – Fargo Brewing Company has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in order to re-organize its debts. The company made the announcement Tuesday on social media. “Since FBC began in 2010, the beer industry has experienced many challenges, including a pandemic, supply chain issues and differences in consumer drinking habits,” co-founder and president Jared Hardy said. “From a customer…

Fargo Police Chief and City Attorney Tasked With Looking Into Noisy Vehicles

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — First they looked into speeding and street racing, now Fargo City Commission is going after vehicles that are illegally altered and creating unwelcome noise in the city. Commissioner Arlette Preston wants the police chief and city attorney to research what would be required to enforce the laws against such vehicles. Preston says she has heard complaints…

Are weight loss drugs causing a baby boom?

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Are we seeing a baby boom due to weight loss drugs? That could be the case in the U.S. In North Dakota, medical experts are saying that there could be a connection between women becoming pregnant and weight loss. These drugs are called GLP-1 that help with weight loss. Dr. Rachel Wanzek with Sanford in Jamestown…