DEVILS LAKE, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — Devils Lake School Board has voted to offer the superintendent job to Ned Clooten, the current principal at Wahpeton High School. All five board members voted for Clooten and his selection was backed by staff who participated in interviews with the three finalists. He has been with Wahpeton High School for 10 years. Clooten would…
(FARGO) – North Dakota Attorney General Drew Wrigley says Mohamed Barakat, the man who was shot and killed by a Fargo police officer Friday, was armed with explosives, guns, a homemade grenade and 1,800 rounds of ammunition. “In the wake of Mohamed Barakat’s murderous, unprovoked attack. Officer Zach Robinson’s use of deadly force was reasonable. It was necessary. It was…
FARGO — Sure hope you like pink. Because you’re about to see plenty of it come Friday in downtown Fargo. Fargo Theatre folks are trying to turn downtown in Barbieland ahead of the premiere of the film “Barbie” there Friday night. They’re holding an opening night costume party, complete with prizes to give away for the best Barbie-themed attire. The…
JAMESTOWN, N.D. (KVRR) — A man who is presumed dangerous has escaped from the James River Minimum Unit in Jamestown. Authorities are looking for 39-year-old Nathan Lang who was serving a sentence for theft of property and contributing to the delinquency of a minor. He was last seen around midnight driving on the Frontage Road near Exit 256 in Jamestown….
Officer Jake WallinFARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A Celebration of Life is planned for Fallen Fargo Police Officer Jake Wallin next Wednesday. It’ll be will held at 1 p.m. at Scheels Arena in Fargo. A funeral service for Wallin is scheduled for Saturday morning at Pequot Lakes High School with final law enforcement honors following the service. An escort will leave…
MOORHEAD, Minn (KVRR) – You’re invited to an all-day party that helps send Veterans on a life-changing journey. The Veterans Honor Flight of ND/MN is hosting its “Over the Top” street dance this Saturday at the Moorhead American Legion. The list of activities is way too long to tell you everything. Some of the highlights are a car show,…
BISMARCK, ND (KVRR) – Attorney General Drew Wrigley will hold a news conference in Fargo Wednesday to discuss last week’s use of deadly force by Fargo Police Officer Zach Robinson. On Friday, July 14, Robinson shot and killed Mohamad Barakat, the gunman who opened fire and shot three police officers and a woman last Friday in south Fargo. Police Officer…
WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — One man is pushing his rideshare job to the side as he travels the United States to try each state’s favorite local foods. If you’ve ever thought about dropping everything and traveling the United States to try different foods, you’ll want to meet this guy. Meet Kreskin Torres, aka the Rideshare Foodie. For the…
FARGO, ND (KVRR) – This continues to be a sensitive time for the community and the Fargo Police Dept. who is still in shock as they mourn the death of Fargo Police Officer Jake Wallin. “Everyone is still traumatized. They’re still hurting and have heavy hearts,” said Fargo Police Chief David Zibolski. “We’re just working right now to make sure…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — According to the Department of Health, there have been more than five million calls, texts and chats using the new mental health hotline, 9-8-8 in its first year of service. A new poll from the National Alliance of Mental Illness found that more than 80% of adults were unfamiliar with the new 9-8-8 hotline. Shushanna Perez…
