WASHINGTON (AP) – President Joe Biden is pardoning thousands of Americans convicted of “simple possession” of marijuana under federal law, as his administration takes a dramatic step toward decriminalizing the drug and addressing charging practices that disproportionately impact people of color. He is also calling on governors to issue similar pardons for those convicted of state marijuana offenses, which reflect…
DEVILS LAKE, N.D. (KFGO) — Devils Lake Police are investigating after a 16-year-old girl suffered a gunshot wound to the hand at a motel. Police were dispatched to Super 8 shortly after 7 p.m. Wednesday for a report of a shooting involving a handgun. Police Chief Joe Knowski says the girl was manipulating the gun, and it went off. She…
VALLEY CITY, N.D. (KFGO) — A man is arrested for stealing a U.S. flag from the Barnes County Courthouse in Valley City. Barnes County Sheriff Randy McClaflin says Alexander Huus-Peterson was taken into custody late Tuesday night after taking the flag from the grounds of the courthouse. After his arrest, Huus-Peterson admitted to deputies that he had stolen several other…
If you’re looking for some help getting into the Halloween spirit, we have some little friends who would love to volunteer. Sure, they’re a little creepy and a little crawly. But in the interests of journalistic research, we checked them out ahead of time for you. And it turns out they’re some of the friendliest and most fascinating critters at…
Joker loves people. The Pit Bull, who’s nearly 6 years old, loves to snuggle no matter who you are. That includes adults and kids alike. He’s been looking for a home to snuggle up in for a long time. Today marks 343 days he’s been in the care of Homeward Animal Shelter. That’s too long. That might be because…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fresh after history was made Tuesday night in Texas, executives at West Acres Mall are deciding how to honor Aaron Judge after he broke Roger Maris’ single season home run record in the American League. “We actually just discussed today acknowledging and congratulating Aaron Judge on the breaking of the record. I’m gonna speak to Roger…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR-UPDATE) — A benefit is planned Sunday for the West Fargo man who has serious injuries after a dump truck pulled in front of his motorcycle on 52nd Avenue South in Fargo on October 5. The fundraiser for 25-year-old Dallas Donahue will be held from 12pm-4pm October 16 in the parking lot of Scheels Arena in Fargo. It’s…
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…
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…
POLK CO., Minn. (KVRR) — A man charged in a crash that killed two teens has pleaded guilty to two counts of 3rd degree murder. 21-year-old Valentin Mendoza was charged in the June 2021 crash on Highway 220. A crash report showed Mendoza was going 75 miles per hour in a 45 zone when he crossed the center line and…
