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Prosecutor asks for further review of Stenehjem building project

Wayne StenehjemBISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) – A prosecutor tasked with reviewing an over-budget building project pursued by former Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem’s office wants the case to be handed back to law enforcement for further investigation. Wade Enget, the Mountrail County state’s attorney, said he’s received additional information, including the revelation that emails from Stenehjem’s deleted state account had…

Cass County Sheriff issues warning about jury duty scam

The Cass County Sheriff’s Office has issued an alert about another scam in the Fargo-Moorhead area

FARGO (KFGO/KVRR) – The Cass County Sheriff’s Office has issued an alert about another scam in the Fargo-Moorhead area. Caller ID indicates that the calls are coming from 701-253-0994. The scammer claims there’s a warrant for failure to appear for jury duty. Those receiving the calls are told to bring $3,000 to one of several local businesses to have them…

New task force comes to the region to address mental health and community safety concerns

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Cass and Clay County sheriff offices announced a new task force coming to the region. This new group will be named the Cass Clay Threat Assessment Threat Management Team. This new task force is a partnership between law enforcement, the court system and community service representatives working to address potential threats and individuals exhibiting signs of…

Director of Region’s Only Abortion Clinic To Be Guest at State of the Union

Tammy Kromenaker and Sen. Tina Smith MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — The director of Red River Women’s Clinic in Moorhead is headed to President Biden’s State of the Union Address. Tammy Kromenaker will be Sen. Tina Smith’s guest at the address Thursday night. She ran the only abortion clinic in North Dakota and was forced to relocate from Fargo to Moorhead…

Fire damages home in Dilworth

DILWORTH, Minn. (KVRR) – Fire heavily damaged a home in Dilworth Wednesday afternoon. Clay County Sheriff Mark Empting says it appeared the fire began in an upstairs bedroom at 15 Adams Avenue. Empting says firefighters from Moorhead were able to quickly get the fire under control. Everyone inside safely escaped. The State Fire Marshal’s Office will investigate the cause. Categories:…

LIVE: Making It With Unglued

Fourteen years of creative springtime fun at the annual Unglued Craft Fest

FARGO — It’s the epicenter of creativity, charm, and cool in the metro every spring. The greatest maker minds in the region are preparing to gather again for the Unglued Craft Fest, coming up this weekend. The festival features more than 70 of the region’s best artists, artisans, brewers, DIYers, food makers and more. It has free crafts for kids…

Rep. Dean Phillips Ends Democratic Bid For President, Endorses Biden

Rep. Dean Phillips (D) Minnesota’s 3rd DistrictMINNEAPOLIS (AP) — U.S. Rep. Dean Phillips of Minnesota ended his long-shot 2024 Democratic presidential bid on Wednesday after failing to win a primary contest against President Joe Biden. Phillips told WCCO Radio in Minneapolis that he was endorsing Biden. Phillips, a 55-year-old multimillionaire who is among the richest members of Congress, built his White House…