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Veteran says VA tried to ‘ruin’ him for opposing cemetery outhouse project

JASON HICKS WAS UNDER FEDERAL INVESTIGATION FOR ALLEGED WEAPONS VIOLATIONS

FARGO (KVRR) – The commander of the Fargo Memorial Honor Guard was the target of a federal investigation, accused of bringing his service weapon to the Fargo National Cemetery without cause. “I spoke out against the VA and a project they were doing and they came after me, full-fledged.” Jason Hicks says it all began after he started speaking out…

Athletic Trainer Arrested for Alleged Sexual Assault During Summer Sports Program at Fargo South

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A Fargo Public Schools teacher and athletic trainer contracted through Sanford Health is arrested for sexual assault. In a joint statement from the district and Sanford, Levi Tande was arrested after a student taking part in a summer sports program at South High School reported an inappropriate situation had occurred with Tande. An investigation by the…

Two People From Red Lake Reservation Indicted in Child’s Death

MINNEAPOLIS (KVRR) – Two people from the Red Lake Reservation are indicted for child neglect after the death of a child. According to court documents, 41-year-old Julius Fineday and 63-year-old Sharon Rosebear deprived the child of necessary food, clothing, shelter, health care, and supervision. The U.S. Attorney says the neglect throughout 2022 caused the death. Fineday is charged with one…

Fargo Teen Changes Plea In Sexual Assault of Young Girl

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A Fargo teen accused of sexually assaulting a 7-year-old girl last June changes his plea to guilty. 18-year-old Draven Unterseher pleaded guilty on Monday to one count of gross sexual imposition with a victim under 15. Court documents say he assaulted the girl while she was sleeping in her bedroom. Sentencing is set for August 21st….

LIVE: Pet Connection: Meet Banks

This little baby's had a rough start in life.

Think your dog can get by without getting all his recommended shots? Don’t bank on it. Poor little Banks was found at about 10 weeks old wandering the streets with his brother, thin and dirty, with a wound on his shoulder. Rescue workers from 4 Luv of Dog brought the two puppies in, and discovered that on top of their…