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Portable EMS radio stolen from Hunter Ambulance Service

Hunter Ambulance ServiceFARGO (KVRR-KFGO) – The Cass County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the theft of a portable radio from the ambulance garage in Hunter, northwest of Fargo. Hunter Ambulance Service says the Motorola APX 4000R was stolen on June 24. Radio data shows that the radio was taken to the Fargo area. The theft was discovered after the radio was put…

Microsoft announces another mass layoff, thousands of workers affected

There's no word on whether any positions are being cut at Microsoft's Fargo campus.

Microsoft Campus in FargoREDMOND, Wash. (AP) — Microsoft is firing thousands of workers, its second mass layoff in months. The tech giant began sending out layoff notices Wednesday. There’s no word on whether any positions are being affected at Microsoft’s Fargo campus. The company declined to say how many people would be laid off but said that it will comprise less…

Update: West Fargo Police ask for help locating assault suspect

Police blocked off an area near the post office and 4th Street East. 

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – UPDATE: West Fargo Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a suspect in an assault that took place around 4 A.M. near the West Fargo Post Office. They are asking that members of the public review security camera footage from 2 to 5 A.M. in the areas of I-94 to Main Avenue and…

Grand Forks man sentenced to 8 years for attempted murder

Alexander ThompsonGRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR-KFGO) – A Grand Forks man was sentenced to eight years for attempted murder. According to court records, 28-year-old Alexander Thompson choked a coworker with his hands, then with an extension cord. The legal documents said that while choking the man, Thompson said, “I’m going to kill you.” Several individuals had to get involved before Thompson…

Dakota Resource Council concerned about proposed dairy farm near Abercrombie

ABERCROMBIE, N.D. (KVRR) — The Dakota Resource Council held a press conference with concerned people and water quality advocates over the proposed Abercrombie Dairy. They are worried about possible groundwater contamination. The farm by Riverview is proposed to have a 12,500-head dairy cattle operation on top of the Wahpeton Buried Valley Aquifer. Advocates presented evidence of states like Iowa having…

Governor Armstrong unveiled ‘Grain Storage and Facility Rebuilder Program’ to help producers affected by storm

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The storms that destroyed tens of millions of bushels of grain storage and several family homes have brought many in the state together. And nearly a week after his visit, Governor Kelly Armstrong announced a Grain Storage and Facility Rebuilder Program. “The program will enable producers to start ordering temporary or permanent grain storage solutions as…

Rep. Johnson announces Republican run for governor of South Dakota

Rep. Dusty JohnsonSIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP)  Rep. Dusty Johnson is running for governor of South Dakota. That could set up a battle between Johnson and fellow Republican and current Gov. Larry Rhoden. Johnson has served as South Dakota’s only congressman since 2019 when he succeeded Kristi Noem. He has taken moderate stances during his time in Washington. Johnson’s priorities include…