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LIVE: Local Non-Profits Hurt By Amazon Cutting Charity Program

Local non-profits say they'll be losing money now that Amazon is pulling the plug on a charity donation program

  FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Local non-profits say they’ll be losing money now that Amazon is pulling the plug on a charity donation program. Amazon is getting rid of its AmazonSmile program. Customers could choose to donate a small percentage of what they spent to a charity of their choice. 4 Luv of Dog Rescue says they’ve gotten about $12,000…

Jeff Wallin unanimously confirmed as Moorhead Fire Chief

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Jeff Wallin is named chief of the Moorhead Fire Department. Wallin was nominated by City Manager Dan Mahli and unanimously confirmed by the City Council. Council Member Deb White abstained since her son is engaged to Wallin’s niece. Wallin took over as interim chief since Rich Dysen stepped down in 2021. “I have similarly dedicated my…

Breckenridge Man Charged With Murder For Last Monday’s Fatal Shooting in Wahpeton

WAHPETON, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — A Breckenridge man is charged with murder. 33-year-old Anthony Kruger is accused of shooting 40-year-old Jeremiah Medenwald of Hankinson while he sat in a car outside Stern Sports Arena in Wahpeton. The criminal complaint says Medenwald and Kruger had been at Dakota Magic Casino prior to the shooting. The clothes Kruger was wearing at the casino…

38 Special, Elle King coming to The Lights in West Fargo

Tickets go on sale Friday at 10 a.m. and a presale starting on Thursday

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — EPIC Events announces the first concert for the new year at The Lights. 38 Special and Elle King will take the MIDCO stage on September, 15th at 7 p.m. The Southern rock group that’s been around for decades is known for hits like, “Hold On Loosely” and “Caught Up in You.” Elle King has taken…

Police: Woman tried to light two people on fire in Moorhead

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Police say a woman in Moorhead was arrested after attempting to light two people on fire. Twenty-five-year-old Kasondra Perez was arrested Friday. Police say Perez went to a home where she assaulted an acquaintance with a knife and tried to light two people on fire with lighter fluid. Authorities also say Perez sexually assaulted another person…