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Veteran says VA tried to ‘ruin’ him for opposing cemetery outhouse project

JASON HICKS WAS UNDER FEDERAL INVESTIGATION FOR ALLEGED WEAPONS VIOLATIONS

FARGO (KVRR) – The commander of the Fargo Memorial Honor Guard was the target of a federal investigation, accused of bringing his service weapon to the Fargo National Cemetery without cause. “I spoke out against the VA and a project they were doing and they came after me, full-fledged.” Jason Hicks says it all began after he started speaking out…

Two People From Red Lake Reservation Indicted in Child’s Death

MINNEAPOLIS (KVRR) – Two people from the Red Lake Reservation are indicted for child neglect after the death of a child. According to court documents, 41-year-old Julius Fineday and 63-year-old Sharon Rosebear deprived the child of necessary food, clothing, shelter, health care, and supervision. The U.S. Attorney says the neglect throughout 2022 caused the death. Fineday is charged with one…

LIVE: Pet Connection: Meet Banks

This little baby's had a rough start in life.

Think your dog can get by without getting all his recommended shots? Don’t bank on it. Poor little Banks was found at about 10 weeks old wandering the streets with his brother, thin and dirty, with a wound on his shoulder. Rescue workers from 4 Luv of Dog brought the two puppies in, and discovered that on top of their…

Junkyard Brewing Company host Puppies and Pints

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Junkyard Brewing Company teamed up with Turtle Mountain Animal Rescue to help find homes for adoptable puppies. People got a chance to feed treats to dogs, buy some to take home for their canines and enjoy a cold beer. Food trucks from Fargo Dillies and Mac Daddy’s were also available for people to get a quick…

Minneapolis to Transform Into “Swiftieapolis” This Weekend

MINNEAPOLIS (KVRR/FOX 9) — “We are renaming Minneapolis to ‘Swiftieapolis’ this coming Friday. Taylor is one of the most popular female artists in our history selling more than 200 million records and winning 12 Grammys,” Mayor Jacob Frey announced at a press conference. Frey is expecting a half million additional people in his city this weekend for three big events….

Moorhead Rehab still open despite closure announcement

MOORHEAD (KFGO) – After losing authorization from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid, Moorhead Rehab was set to close Tuesday, but as of early Wednesday afternoon, the long-term and rehab center was still open. After the closure was announced, a resident’s family member told KFGO News that Moorhead Rehab intended to appeal the decision. An employee at Moorhead Rehab confirmed they…

Fargo’s Tea & Crepe makes Food Network Magazine’s “50 Best Over-the-Top Treats”

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Food Network Magazine put out its list of “50 Best Over-the-Top Treats” for its July/August 2023 issue. For North Dakota, Fargo’s Tea & Crepe Signature Crepe is the top pick. It’s custard, fruit and chocolate pearls that come nestled in a crepe cone. Tea & Crepe is located downtown. It also sells bubble teas and rolled…