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Former Tax Preparer With Clients in Fargo Area Pleads Guilty To Filing False Returns

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A former tax return preparer who had clients in North Dakota has pleaded guilty to five counts of preparing false tax returns. Joseph Korha of Minneapolis worked as a tax return preparer for a business in Phoenix. In 2019, Korha submitted more than 100 fraudulent returns for clients, many of whom lived in the Fargo area….

Bail Set at $1 Million For Man Accused of Killing His Own Brother

Connor Grytdahl ELBOW LAKE, Minn. (KVRR/KFGO) — Bail is set at $1 million for the Elbow Lake man accused of shooting his brother. 30-year-old Connor Grytdahl is charged with second-degree murder for the Sunday night shooting death of 33-year-old Stephen Grytdahl at their home. The complaint says the sheriff’s office received a 911 call from Connor who said he shot…

Watch: Getting the F-M Metro Raptor-Ready

FARGO (KVRR) –  They’re some of the most beautiful and beloved birds in North Dakota and Minnesota. But the raptors of our region are in trouble, and they need our help. A  group of volunteers who work to save the lives of injured and sick federally protected raptors here in our region is trying to get the birds a facility…

USDA Grant Worth $975,000 For New Fire Station Project in Dilworth

DILWORTH, Minn. (KVRR) — Dilworth is getting some financial help with its fire station replacement project. The city is getting a $975,000 USDA Rural Development grant. The $10 million project will replace a 40-year-old building that is adjoined to the city’s community center. The existing fire hall and community room will eventually be demolished. Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith…

President Biden Approves Disaster Declaration for Christmas Ice Storm in N.D.

WASHINGTON, D.C. (KVRR) — President Joe Biden has approved Gov. Doug Burgum’s request for a presidential major disaster declaration. It covers over $11.5 million in damage from the Christmas holiday ice storm. The disaster declaration was approved for 13 counties in southeast North Dakota from December 25-27, 2023. Burgum declared a statewide emergency on December 29 for infrastructure damage from…

Gov. Burgum Backs His Lt. Gov. in Race for Governor

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — Gov. Doug Burgum is throwing his support behind Tammy Miller for governor. It’s probably no surprise since he handpicked Miller to become lieutenant governor in January 2023 when Brent Sanford left the office for the private sector. Miller is competing with Rep. Kelly Armstrong in what is likely to be a fierce battle for the GOP…

Teen Arrested in Breckenridge Charged With Murder in Mankato

MANKATO, Minn. (KVRR/KFGO) — A Mankato teen arrested in Breckenridge on Friday is facing a murder charge for a shooting in Mankato last Thursday. 17-year-old Emmanuel Isaac is charged with second-degree murder with intent in Blue Earth County. Investigators say Isaac shot and killed 19-year-old Marcus Cargill, Jr. after a heated argument. After Isaac was arrested at a home in…

Three slain Minnesota first responders remembered for their commitment to service

Two young police officers and a firefighter-paramedic were killed in a burst of gunfire Sunday as they responded to a domestic disturbance call in the Minneapolis suburb of Burnsville. Another officer also was injured, and the man identified as the shooter fatally shot himself, police said

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Two young police officers and a firefighter-paramedic were killed in a burst of gunfire Sunday as they responded to a domestic disturbance call in the Minneapolis suburb of Burnsville. Another officer also was injured, and the man identified as the shooter fatally shot himself, police said. Here are the victims’ stories. —— Paul Elmstrand, 27, was the youngest of five children….

Yard Fire Spreads to House in rural Brandon Township, NW of Alexandria

DOUGLAS CO., Minn. (KVRR) — A large grass fire spreads to a woman’s house in rural Brandon Township, about 10 miles northwest of Alexandria. Douglas County Sheriff’s Office got a call about the rapidly spreading fire from 81-year-old Diann Guenther just before noon. Brandon Fire Department responded to put the fire out but it had already claimed a large portion…

Fargo Fire Department releases 2023 report

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Fargo Fire Department released its 2023 report, showcasing the highs and lows for the past year. One of their biggest goals for 2024 is to lower response times, and with the new station being built in south Fargo, that will help with the issue. “It will help to have additional people working every day that will…