FARGO, N.D. — Just like that, 2017 started and is already over. But with every year, there come the stories that show the good, the bad and the ugly of society. Here’s a review of Fargo’s 2017 from the many people throughout the community trying to make a difference to the tragedies this community will never forget. DAKOTA ACCESS PIPELINE…
FARGO, N.D. — Some people were lucky enough to get away from Fargo’s below zero temps during their Christmas vacation. But now that’s all over. “It was 30s and 40s there but you just get out of the car and get gas and the wind hits your face and you’re like ‘well, yeah, we’re further north now,’” said Jason Olson….
MINNEAPOLIS — As Minnesota Senator Al Franken departs on January 2nd after resigning from office amid sexual harassment allegations, he wants supporters to know he’s not resigning from the work. “Here is my promise to you,” Franken told a room of supporters. “I may be leaving the Senate, but I am not giving up my voice.” The 66-year-old senator…
MINNEAPOLIS — The family of the Minneapolis woman who was shot and killed by police say they are supporting the prosecutor who is taking more time to investigate possible charges in the case. Relatives of Justine Damond say they want to make sure prosecutors are doing everything they can to investigate the fatal shooting. Hennepin County prosecutors say they…
FILLMORE COUNTY, Minn. — Minnesota authorities are investigating the death of an inmate at the Fillmore County Jail. Thomas Henry, 22, of Harmony, Minnesota died in custody. The sheriff says jail staff and emergency responders found the inmate and attempted to save their life but said they were “unfortunately unsuccessful.” It happened at about 6:30 on Wednesday evening. The…
MOORHEAD, Minn. — With dangerous cold temps settling in, Governor Dayton approved expansion of emergency shelter space at the National Guard armory in Moorhead. Churches United is looking for volunteers. Dozens of people in need were in danger on Christmas Eve and needed a roof over their heads. “It’s life or death if they don’t have a place to stay,”…
If you woke up Christmas morning and the puppy you asked for wasn’t under the Christmas tree, it’s still not too late. Kaylee came to join us this holiday season on the KVRR Morning Show, and she’s the perfect package of puppy energy and sweetness. The 8-month old owner surrender appears to be a cross between a German Shepherd and…
HIBBING, Minn. — A toddler pulled from a house fire in northern Minnesota has died, making him the fourth person to have passed away. Fire officials say 3-year-old Isaiah Adams died at the hospital. His grandparents, retired fire Captain, 67-year-old Jon Gillitzer and his wife, 63-year-old Patricia Gillitzer died at the scene. Another boy, 9-year-old Todd Gillitzer died from his…
ST. CLOUD, Minn. — Authorities have released more details behind the deaths of two men in an apartment in St. Cloud. They say 20-year-old Larry Thompson shot and killed his roommate, 19-year-old Benedict Frank, before turning the gun on himself. Police say they responded to the apartment building located on the 800 block of 8th Avenue North. They found…
CROOKSTON, Minn. — A local priest who had been placed on administrative leave has been reinstated by the Crookston Catholic Diocese. Father Pat Sullivan was accused of sexual misconduct at a church in Red Lake in 2008 but denied he did anything wrong. An investigation into the accusation by a panel of law enforcement, social workers, a priest and an…
