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Driver Has Medical Episode, Crashes Into Amy’s Hallmark Shop in South Fargo Strip Mall

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — One person suffered minor injuries after having medical issues and crashing their car into Amy’s Hallmark Shop in south Fargo. The crash at the strip mall along 25th Street and 32nd Avenue South happening just before 6 o’clock Sunday evening. Police say the driver had a medical episode that caused them to crash into another vehicle…

Fundraiser for Aneta, N.D. man hit by SUV

ANETA, N.D. (KVRR) – A man has a long road to recovery in front of him after being struck by an SUV. Nathan Nolden’s family writes on GoFundMe he and his wife Brandy were returning home on New Year’s Eve during foggy conditions when their pickup slid off the road. While friends were helping him get his truck back on…

Twins deal Luis Arráez to Marlins for SP Pablo López

MINNEAPOLIS (KVRR) – The Twins trade all-star infielder Luis Arráez to the Marlins. The American League batting champion hit 316 in his fourth season in Minnesota. The 25-year-old was dealt to Miami for starting pitcher Pablo López and minor leaguers infielder Jose Salas and outfielder Byron Chourio. Salas was the Marlins’ fifth best prospect according to MLB.com In five seasons…

Fargo Holiday Inn & Holiday Inn Express sold

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The Cass County Records Office confirms the Holiday Inn on the 3800 block of 13th Avenue South and the Holiday Inn Express on the 1000 block of 40th Street South have been sold. On December 29, 2022 Brandt Hospitality sold the hotel for $28 million to EPIC Companies. An EPIC spokesperson says Brandt will continue to…

Rodriguez Attorney: DOJ halted death penalty in all but one decertification requests

FARGO (KVRR) – An attorney for Alfonso Rodriguez, Jr., the man on death row for the kidnapping and death of Dru Sjodin, says the Biden Administration has halted the death penalty from being imposed in all but one request filed with the Dept. of Justice. Defense attorney Victor Abreu said via teleconference during a hearing at Fargo’s federal courthouse that…

West Fargo warns of unsafe ice on Sheyenne River

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The West Fargo Fire Dept. is reminding residents to stay off the Sheyenne River as water levels are expected to rise. Even a relatively small change in water levels can disrupt ice formation with little to no visible signs on the surface. “There is no such thing as safe ice,” said Dan Fuller, West Fargo Fire…

Ramsey Co. attorney’s office reviews cases where former medical examiner testified, investigated

ST. PAUL, Minn. (KFGO/WCCO) – Ramsey County Attorney John Choi’s office is investigating dozens of cases involving the testimony or investigation of former medical examiner Dr. Michael McGee. Last week, Attorney General Keith Ellison announced his office was vacating the murder conviction of a man who was sent to prison nearly 25 years ago for the death of his wife,…