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Fargo South Grad Debuts as Vikings Cheerleader

Blaize Shiek has felt a lot of support, but also seen a good amount of negativity on social media.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Early stops in Blaize Shiek’s dancing career include stints at Fargo South High School and NDSU. Back in May, he announced via his Instagram page that he’s joining the cheerleading roster of the 2025-26 Minnesota Vikings. But it seems that his first in-game appearance – on August 9, when the Vikings took on the Houston Texans…

Grand jury indicts Vance Boelter on First-degree murder charge, could face death penalty

Vance BoelterMINNEAPOLIS (KVRR/FOX9) — Vance Boelter has been indicted by a grand jury on first-degree murder charges. Since he faces federal murder charges, he could potentially be sentenced to the death penalty if convicted. He is the accused of killing Minnesota lawmaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, while wounding another lawmaker and his wife in an alleged coordinated attack on…

Appeals court agrees NFL can be put on trial over claims Black coaches face discrimination

FILE – Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores stands on the field during an NFL football workout in Eagan, Minn., Oct. 30, 2024. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr, File)NEW YORK (AP) — The NFL can be put on trial over civil claims that Brian Flores and other Black coaches face discrimination, a federal appeals court ruled Thursday, rejecting the league’s attempt to…

Pet Connection: Meet Loki

FARGO — Loki is one of Diamond in the Ruff’s success stories, but it took him three tries to get to his furever home with Diamond volunteer Heather Mitchell. He was returned by multiple potential pet parents until Mitchell and her husband decided he needed to be their “foster fail” and keep him permanently. And that’s part of why Diamond’s…

Victim of August 3 assault has died of his injuries, suspect arrested last Sunday in Moorhead

(UPDATE 08/14/25 1pM) The Fargo Police Department has identified the deceased individual as John Matthew Pilcher, a 55-year-old male who was a Fargo resident. FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — An update to an assault arrest this week involving 19-year-old Tabias Walker, who has no permanent address. Fargo Police say the victim in the assault that happened on August 3 in the…

Four-legged, Fabulous Fundraiser

FARGO — The dogs are taking to the catwalk, and it’s all for a great cause. It was a night of fabulous, four-legged fashion at the very first “Pawject Runway” fundraiser and fashion show for Homeward Animal Shelter at South Fargo’s Brewhalla. Pet parents and their dressed-up dogs took to the second floor runway to show off their coordinated outfits,…

Metal Detectors Likely Coming To Minnesota State Capitol

FARGO (KVRR) – Minnesota’s Senate DFL leader says there are likely to be metal detectors added at the state capitol building in the wake of the assassination of a former state house speaker and the attempt on the life of another lawmaker. State Senator Erin Murphy wouldn’t share specifics of other changes at the capitol, saying sharing too many details…

Two people arrested in Stearns Co. after high-speed chase in vehicle stolen out of Fargo

Melissa Torres and Jackson MulderSTEARNS CO., Minn. (KVRR) — Two people are arrested after leading authorities on a high-speed chase through Stearns County yesterday in a stolen vehicle from Fargo. The driver was identified as 32-year-old Melissa Torres of Moorhead. The passenger was 21-year-old Jackson Mulder of Valley City. Both had active arrest warrants. An officer in St. Joseph spotted…

Man arrested for armed robbery at apartment complex

Moorhead, Minn. (KVRR) — A man has been arrested for an armed robbery that occured in the early morning hours Wednesday. Just before 2 A.M. Moorhead Police were called to an apartment complex in the 3300 block of 3rd Ave. North for a reported armed robbery. Officers made contact with the victim, who was uninjured. Officers learned the victim and…