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Video shows Barakat encounter with deputy, weeks before deadly ambush in Fargo

FARGO (KVRR) – We’re getting a look at a law enforcement encounter with the man who gunned down three Fargo police officers, one fatally, and an innocent bystander, recorded about two months before the deadly ambush. The bodycam video from May 4, 2023 was obtained from the Cass County Sheriff’s Office. A deputy responded to a private shooting range in…

Pet Connection: Meet Clue

Clue has tons of puppy energy. He needs lots of fun and attention to shake some of that energy off.

  Clue is looking for a few clues on how to be a puppy. He’s a 11-month-old Beagle mix from our friends at Homeward Animal Shelter. Clue has tons of puppy energy. He needs lots of fun and attention to shake some of that energy off. Clue would love to have a doggy mentor. He’s go great in a home…

A North Dakota lawmaker is removed from a committee after insulting police in a DUI stop

State Rep. Nico Rios, of Williston, was arrested on a drunken driving charge. Rios blasted police with vulgar, homophobic and anti-migrant language during the traffic stop. Calls have grown for him to resign.

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) – A North Dakota lawmaker has been stripped of his committee assignment as calls have grown for him to resign after he blasted police with vulgar, homophobic, and anti-migrant language during a traffic stop in which he was arrested on a drunken driving charge. In a letter requested by The Associated Press, Republican House Majority Leader Mike…

Grand Forks Attorney Appointed To Bench by Gov. Doug Burgum

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — The Northeast Central Judicial District has a new judge. Gov. Doug Burgum has appointed Grand Forks attorney Theodore “Ted” Sandberg to the bench. Sandberg has practiced law for over 25 years and is currently senior partner at his firm of Olson, Juntunen, Sandberg, Boettner & Cobb Ltd. concentrating on criminal defense and general litigation. He earned…

Fargo Public School Board hosts meetings about long term plans

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo Public School District is holding meetings this week to answer questions about its Long Range Facility Plan. The school district’s Long Range Facility plan will be used to help determine what happens to some of the district’s aging schools—and how to handle the consequences of those changes. James Hand, Fargo Public Schools Director of Facilities,…

Holy Cross Catholic Church places bell tower in place

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR)- Holy Cross Catholic Church in West Fargo is making major strides towards being completed later this year. The church raised the final piece of its 138 foot bell tower on the new church which is currently under construction. This final piece in place marks the completion of the church’s frame structure. The full tower will have…

Former Speaker Kurt Daudt says he will resign

ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR) — Former Speaker Kurt Daudt says he is resigning from the Minnesota House of Representatives. The republican say it will be effective February 11th. He represents District 27B which includes the communities of Saint Francis, Princeton, Zimmerman, and other parts of Sherburne, Isanti, Mille Lacs, and Anoka County. He previously served Districts 17A and 31A. He…

Great Plains Food Bank receives close to $100,000 in donation from Hornbacher’s

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The Great Plains Food Bank received a huge donation Wednesday from Hornbacher’s to help with their operations. The $98,991 came from the Feed Hope campaign, which ran during December. “Never ceases to amaze me what our community does for those in need,” said Matt Leiseth, the president of Hornbacher’s. “When they see that there is a…

Names in Deadly Hotel Shooting in Cloquet Released

CLOQUET, Minn. (KVRR/FOX21) — The names of those involved in a deadly shooting at Super 8 in Cloquet, Minnesota on Monday night have been released by authorities. Cloquet Police identify the shooter as 32-year-old Nicholas Lenius of Ramsey, Minnesota. He died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Police say Lenius fatally 22-year-old hotel clerk Shelby Trettel of Cloquet and a man…

More People Go Through The Ice In North Dakota and Minnesota

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — Two anglers are credited with rescuing a Jamestown man after his snowmobile plunged through thin ice on Jamestown Reservoir. Authorities say it happened around noon Monday when Cody Deese’s snowmobile broke through the ice. Skylar Schmeichel and Shane Weiss, who were fishing nearby, saw Deese struggling in the icy water, called 911, and started a rescue,…