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Lakes Country Business Owner Killed in Head-On Crash on Friday Afternoon

GoFundMe started for victim's 5 kids

OTTER TAIL CO., Minn. (KVRR) — A Fergus Falls business owner is dead after a head-on crash near Ottertail on Friday afternoon. The state patrol has identified the woman as 27-year-old McKayla Schicker. They say she crashed into a boom truck on Highway 78 being driven by 23-year-old Henry Gibbs of Battle Lake. He has non-life threatening injuries. The patrol…

Fargo City Commissioner To Propose a Community Facilitator At Monday’s Commission Meeting

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — On Monday, Commissioner Denise Kolpack will discuss her idea for what’s called a Community Integration Facilitator. The purpose is to connect Fargo newcomers with programs and services across the city. “The position is really a connector. It’s outreach to organizations that already exist, but it’s developing relationships with all the different American communities and leaders. And…

Fargo man arrested for fatal shooting in south Fargo

Steven BurrellFARGO (KVRR) — The Fargo Police Department has revealed the identity of both the victim and alleged shooter involved in Wednesday’s shooting at the 4500 block of 47th Street S. The identities were revealed during a press conference held Friday, Dec. 6, at the Fargo Police Headquarters. The victim was identified as 32-year-old Rahssan Wilson, of Fargo. Police say…

Bismarck man facing attempted murder charge for allegedly shooting at, strangling, and assaulting girlfriend

Casey NimrickBISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR-KFGO) – A Bismarck man is facing multiple charges, including attempted murder, after police say he assaulted and shot at his girlfriend. Court records say 32-year-old Casey Nimrick and his girlfriend got into an argument December 3, and the woman left the home because of a previous domestic assault. According to court records, the woman contacted police…

Judge OKs North Dakota request to intervene in Dakota Access pipeline lawsuit

Opponents of the Dakota Access Pipeline gather Nov. 1, 2023, in Bismarck ahead of a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers public meeting on an environmental impact statement. The Standing Rock Sioux Tribe opposes the pipeline, citing concerns for its water supply. (Kyle Martin/For the North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — A federal judge this week approved the state…

Sneak peek of the annual Concordia Christmas Concert

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — The choirs and orchestra of Concordia College getting their last tune-up before their biggest event of the season. Tonight was the dress rehearsal for the 98th annual Concordia Christmas Concert, titled “Our Eyes, at Last, Shall See Him.” That stunning backdrop you see there was designed by artist Paul Johnson of Pelican Rapids. Nearly 300 student…

MATBUS Presents 2nd Annual Season of Giving

The first iteration gathered over 500 pounds of food for the Emergency Food Pantry.

One of the vehicles you can ride for free on Saturdays in December if you bring a non-perishable food item.FARGO, N.D. – The holiday season is all about giving. So Fargo’s public transportation network is making sure they do their part. MATBUS announced they are bringing back their “Season of Giving” program for its second year. The system is simple…