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YWCA of Cass Clay shares concerns after a grant to provide shelter had not been renewed

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A funding source for shelters across the state has expired, and YWCA of Cass Clay’s CEO has expressed her concerns. The grant, provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development under the Continuum of Care program, had provided housing for those who were in need. In 2025, the state received $3.3 million, which provided…

OSHA fines Fargo company over $26,000 after work-related death

FARGO (KVRR-KFGO) – The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is issuing five citations and fining a Fargo company over $26,000 after a man was killed in a work-related accident last year. Tuah Kollie died July 24 at Mid America Steel in the industrial park. KFGO News requested the results of OSHA’s investigation through the Freedom of Information Act. Mid America…

Inaugural Indigenous Film Festival

FARGO — It’s a culture with a rich tradition of oral storytelling. And they’re looking for local filmmakers to bring their stories to the silver screen, here in the metro. Organizers are putting out a call for submissions for the very first Indigenous Film Festival in Fargo. It’s open to Native American and Indigenous directors, co-directors, or producers. You can…

Supreme Court strikes down Trump’s sweeping tariffs

FILE – President Donald Trump speaks during an event to announce new tariffs in the Rose Garden at the White House. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein, File)WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump’s far-reaching global tariffs on Friday, handing him a significant loss on an issue crucial to his economic agenda. The 6-3 decision centers on tariffs imposed…

Thief River Falls woman enters not guilty pleas to attack on child, trial set for May

THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minn. (KVRR) — A Thief River Falls, Minnesota woman accused of cutting a child’s throat waved her omnibus hearing this week and pleaded not guilty. 35-year-old Edwina Stoutenburgh is charged with attempted second degree murder without intent and second degree assault. Court documents revealed she tried to cut the child’s neck last July but the knife was…

Visit Fargo-Moorhead Hosts Annual Luncheon, Awards Ceremony

This was the first annual luncheon for new CEO Shirley Hughes since she took over for the departing Charley Johnson in September of 2025.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Business owners, community organizers, and, of course, the leadership of Visit Fargo-Moorhead filled the Avalon Events Center on the afternoon of February 19. There was a lot to champion regarding tourism in 2025 and its impacts on the local economy. At the helm for her first-ever annual awards luncheon was the new CEO of Visit Fargo-Moorhead,…

Cass County Sheriff’s Office Warns of Escalating Scam Attempts

Sheriff Jesse Jahner says that phone scams are nothing new; however, he's concerned about a recent trend where scammers appear to be trying to meet their victims in person.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The Cass County Sheriff’s Office is warning the public about scammers who may be pretending to be law enforcement officials and who appear to be escalating with their tactics. The office says that scammers, often using a falsified phone number to appear as if their call is coming from the Sheriff’s Office, will contact family members…

Numerous drivers reported across the region to have slid off the roads

FARGO (KVRR) — Many drivers across the region have been sliding off the roads and into the ditches. Both Minnesota and North Dakota officials have reported numerous crashes since the snow started falling. Minnesota State Patrol reports 79 vehicles went off the road, along with 5 jackknifed semis. North Dakota Highway Patrol reports 41 crashes in the state. Many of…