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Corecon comes to Fargo

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — It started Thursday and runs through Sunday. Corecon is in Fargo drawing interest from enthusiasts to show off their costumes and take part in a handful of fun attractions. CoreCon is a science fiction, fantasy, horror and anime convention in Fargo-Moorhead held at the Holiday Inn. Attendees saw some sword fighting, played some arcade games and…

Florida man at center of fatal human smuggling case pleads not guilty in Minnesota

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — A Florida man charged with human smuggling after four migrants were found dead last year near the Canadian border has pleaded not guilty to the federal charges. Court records show that Steve Shand, of Deltona, Florida, entered the plea Friday in a hearing for his arraignment held via video conference. Federal authorities arrested Shand in…

Let The Summer Fun Begin! It’s Opening Day at Historic Fort Abercrombie

ABERCROMBIE, N.D. (KVRR) — This is opening day at historic Fort Abercrombie, about 35 miles south of Fargo. Visitors were able to take in historical military training drills by the 5th Minnesota Infantry Company D reenactment unit. The company portrays the life and times of soldiers serving at the fort during the battles and siege of Fort Abercrombie in 1862….

Red Flag Warning for West Central and Northwest Minnesota

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — A Red Flag warning is out for west central and northwest Minnesota and set to expire at 9 p.m. The National Weather Service in Grand Forks issued the warning for strong wind and low relative humidity. A Fire Weather Watch is in effect from Sunday afternoon through Sunday evening. A combination of strong winds, low…

Beltrami Co. Asks For Help Locating Woman Missing Since February

BELTRAMI CO., Minn. (KVRR) — Beltrami County Sheriff’s Office and Bemidji Police Department are requesting help to locate a missing woman. They say 32-year-old Chessna Lalgie, also known as Samara McLean, was reported missing by family. Lalgie has not communicated with them since February. She is 5’4″ and 105 pounds with brown hair and hazel eyes. If you have seen…

Appetite for a Cause

Bringing the sunshine with Golden Drive for Homeless Kids.

WEST FARGO — Hundreds of bratwursts are satisfying folks with an appetite for a good cause. It’s part of a fundraiser for Golden Drive for Homeless Kids. The West Fargo Hornbacher’s location hosted the event. Golden Drive is a local nonprofit that works to raise awareness of homeless children in the Fargo-Moorhead area. All donations go to local homeless shelters,…

LIVE: Minnesota Legislative Recap With Sens. Kupec & Rasmusson

Abortion. Gun control. Marijuana. Taxes. Education. A budget surplus. The Minnesota legislature tackled all that and more in a busy session.

Abortion. Gun control. Marijuana. Taxes. Education. A budget surplus. The Minnesota legislature tackled all that and more in a busy session. The legislative session wrapped up this week, and local lawmakers from both sides of the aisle are telling us how they think the big changes will impact people in our region. DFL State Senator Rob Kupec of Moorhead says…

Reports: Burgum will launch presidential bid in Fargo June 7

Gov. Doug BurgumBISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum, a former computer software entrepreneur, is running for the Republican presidential nomination, a political aide familiar with the plans told The Associated Press on Friday, putting him in an already crowded field dominated by ex-President Donald Trump, The aide said Burgum plans to launch his campaign with a June 7 event in…

Woman Seriously Injured After Crashing Into Farm Implement

A woman is flown to Fargo with serious injuries after a crash involving a farm implement in LaMoure County

LaMOURE COUNTY, N.D. (KVRR) – A woman is flown to Fargo with serious injuries after a crash involving a farm implement in LaMoure County. North Dakota Highway Patrol says Suzanne Siedschlag of Berlin, North Dakota ran into the back of a TerraGator that was trying to turn left off the road into a field. Her car stopped in a slough….