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Cass Co. Jail expansion is on the way

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – In a unanimous vote, Cass County Commissioners approve an expansion at the county jail to hold nearly 100 more inmates. Sheriff Jesse Jahner says the architectural design will add one more pod to the jail to separate inmates based on behavioral and mental health needs. He says he’s been in talks with county commissioners for about…

Fargo Davies Boys’ Soccer goalkeeper Esteban Nunez named East’s Senior Athlete of the Year

BREAKING: @DaviesFutbol keeper and @FDHSEaglesFball kicker @Esteban_Nunez_ has won the East's Senior Athlete of the Year by North Dakota High School Coaches Association. pic.twitter.com/tce8Vy98Ai — Adam Chalifoux 🥶🦊 (@FargoFoux) October 5, 2022 VALLEY CITY, N.D. (KVRR) – Fargo Davies High School multisport athlete Esteban Nunez is named the East’s Senior Athlete of the Year by North Dakota High School Coaches…

White Earth man sentenced to 10 Years for assaulting child

WHITE EARTH, Minn. (KVRR) – A White Earth, Minnesota man will spend 10 years in prison for assaulting a child on the White Earth Indian Reservation. U.S. Attorney Andrew Luger says 30-year-old Edward Duane Fairbanks intentionally shoved the child into a table, causing a serious head injury. The child was taken to the hospital where doctors diagnosed a large skull…

No talks of unionizing as Fargo Amazon center marks one year anniversary

North Dakota's first Amazon fulfillment center is celebrating one year of operations in Fargo.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — More than 600 employees work at Fargo’s Amazon center which is the largest building in the state at 1.2 million square feet. They say there haven’t been many obstacles in the first year of operations. “Over the past year, I think the biggest journey is getting inventory in the facility. Over the past year, we’ve got…

Moorhead Mayor & Legislature candidates share their priorities at candidate forum

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Moorhead area candidates share their visions for the city and state at a League of Women Voters candidate forum. Mayor Shelly Carlson and Kevin Nese Shores shared their policies for Moorhead. Minnesota Legislative District Four Democrats Rob Kupec, Heather Keeler and John Hest shared their ideas unopposed since Republican candidates Dan Bohmer, Lynn Helmrast and Jim…

Commissioners Respond To Harsh Statements During Downtown Fargo Safety Talk

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — Fargo City Commissioner Dave Piepkorn raised some anger at last night’s meeting during a discussion about the need for safety downtown. Piepkorn shared a story about calling 911 on two very intoxicated Native Americans sleeping next to his building downtown. He says police came and rousted them and he followed them to see where they went…

Fargo’s diversity, equity & inclusion director speaks on Netterville shooting

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo’s first Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion speaks out about the July 8 shooting that killed Shane Netterville. Dr. Terry Hogan was involved in the meetings with Fargo Police Chief David Zibolski, Mayor Tim Mahoney and Netterville’s family after the 28-year-old was shot by Officer Adam O’Brien in South Fargo. North Dakota Attorney General Drew…

WF Sheyenne boys’ soccer won’t play in state tourney because of ineligible player

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – West Fargo Sheyenne boys’ soccer finished second in the Eastern Dakota Conference this season, but will not be allowed to play in the state tournament. School administrators discovered Monday an ineligible student athlete was participating throughout the season. In accordance to North Dakota High School Activities Association bylaws, all matches the ineligible player participated must…