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Jake Patterson Sentenced to Life in Prison for Kidnapping Jayme Closs, Murdering Her Parents

Patterson held Jayme captive for 88 days

May 24, 2019

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BARRON, Wis. (FOX 9) – A judge sentenced Jake Patterson, the 21-year-old Wisconsin man who was convicted of kidnapping 13-year-old Jayme Closs and killing her two parents in October 2018, to life in prison Friday. Last October, Patterson broke into the Closs home, killed James and Denise Closs and kidnapped Jayme, holding her captive for 88 days before she eventually escaped on Jan. 10. Patterson was arrested later that…

LIVE: Pet Connection: Meet Mufasa

Get a pouncing lesson from a true expert -- this adorable puppy.

May 23, 2019

Emily Welker,

Whether you call it “pouncing,” or jumping up, it can be a divisive issue for dog owners. Some love it and encourage it in their pets. And some can’t stand it and work hard to rid their dogs of the habit. But when it comes to Mufasa, a six-month-old puppy, it’s hard to resist his pouncing. He’s just that cute….

75 Years Later: World War Two Veterans Spend Last Reunion in Fargo-Moorhead

Nineteen veterans from all over the country started their trip at the Hjemkomst Center

May 22, 2019

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — It’s been 75 years of reunions for World War Two veterans who served on the USS Block Island. The carrier was the only one to sink in the Atlantic during the war after a Nazi attack. KVRR’s Danielle Church tells us why some of those veterans are now in the F-M metro. He spent 20 years serving his…

A Heroes’ Welcome Home: Veterans Return From D.C. Honor Flight

dozens were at Hector International to thank 90 veterans for their service

May 21, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — Korean and World War II veterans may not have all been invited back to the states with open arms back then, but they’re now getting a heroes’ welcome home. Ninety veterans embarked on a two-day trip to our nation’s capital as part of the North Dakota, Minnesota Honor Flight. Dozens of people welcomed them back at Hector…

RedHawks’ Home Opener is Here!

Newman Outdoor Field will sell $1 hot dogs and give away magnets with the 2019 season schedule on them

May 20, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — The cold weather may finally be gone but it’s your itch for summer baseball that should be here. The RedHawks are taking on the Milwaukee Milkmen for their home opener. Grounds crews have been getting the field ready since 7:30 this morning after it got rained on all weekend. Newman Outdoor Field is passing out free, magnet schedules…

USA Weightlifting Comes to North Dakota for the First Time, Credit Goes to CrossFit

CrossFit started in 2000

May 19, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — Two years ago, Jeremy Grinsteiner signed up for his first Crossfit meet. Little did he realize, lifting a barbell would do more than just get his blood pumping faster. “That’s where I absolutely caught the bug. I was hooked,” he said. He is now joining a group of men and women from the metro who are not only…

Little Conservationists On the Hunt for Insects, Birds at Bioblitz

this is the first one in the metro

May 19, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — The Fargo Public Library and Audubon Dakota are not only getting kids outside, but they’re also looking for the next generation of conservationists with their first Bioblitz. Kids and their parents surveyed land along the Red River in downtown Fargo to find dormant bumblebees, beetles, mites and even some birds. Organizers say it’s important to get kids…

LIVE: Bioblitz

You'd never guess all the amazing animals and plants we have right in our own backyards.

May 17, 2019

Emily Welker,

It’s been said that a stranger is just a friend you haven’t met yet — and, with the vast majority of birds, bees, butterflies and plants you probably never realized we have living right here in the Fargo metro area, that’s pretty much the case. This weekend, there’s a way you can get an introduction to each and every one…

Moorhead Police Sergeant to Run Fargo Marathon in Uniform

He's doing it to honor those killed in the line of duty

May 16, 2019

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — Thousands of people will be running in the Fargo Marathon, and everyone has their own reason for taking part. Moorhead Police Sergeant Scott Kostohryz says his favorite part of running marathons, other than the finish line, is hearing the stories about why people participate. “Everyone’s got a reason to run. Nobody wakes in the morning and says, ‘I’m…

Construction on Main Ave. & 21st/20th St. to Start 24-Hour Work

Construction is nothing new in our area, but some residents in Moorhead will be hearing workers and machines around the clock

May 16, 2019

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MOORHEAD, Minn.– Construction season is fully underway and you can expect plenty of detours throughout the summer. Work in Moorhead will have employees hammering throughout the night. Construction is nothing new in our area, but some residents in Moorhead will be hearing workers and machines around the clock. Starting June 4 the Moorhead railroad underpass project will have a new…