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Davies, Fargo North, Oakes and Kindred Have Presidential Scholar Seniors

The students will be honored June 24 at a ceremony in Washington, D.C.

Four North Dakota students have been named as Presidential Scholars, two of them are from Fargo. Nidhi Mahale of Davies and Isaac Spanjer of Fargo North were honored along with Marissa Diggs of Oakes and Brianna Maddock of Kindred. Diggs, Mahale and Spanjer were recognized for academic achievement, while Maddock was chosen for her skill in career and technical education….

Polk County Authorities Warn About Lotto Scam

letter is being sent to people from the International Lotto Commission

POLK COUNTY, Minn. — Polk County authorities are warning people about a Publishers Clearing House scam. A letter is being sent to people from the International Lotto Commission telling them they have won a large amount of money. They are sent a check and told to contact the branch office but to keep it strictly confidential until the cash prize…

Governor Mark Dayton Visits Schools To Push For Emergency School Aid

A number of school districts in Minnesota are facing immediate budget deficits

ROSEMOUNT, Minn. — Governor Mark Dayton is visiting schools in Minnesota as he works to drum up support for his emergency school aid plan. He stopped by schools in Rosemount and Rochester to talk about the need for the Legislature to pass nearly $138 million in one-time school aid. Dayton says at least 26 school districts in the Metropolitan Area…

LIVE: Artist Series — Cole LaRocque

The art of war.

It may be one of the most demanding disciplines any painter can choose — watercolors. The paper reveals every error, every misstep. Whites aren’t painted on; they’re the very paper itself coming through, and once you make a mistake, there’s really no removing it. But watercolorist Cole LaRocque chose his discipline already more than familiar with what happens when you…

Rescuing Your Pet During A Fire

Firefighters and EMT's say their first priority is always to rescue humans before animals

FARGO, N.D. — No one was injured in a balcony fire last night but firefighters did have to revive a cat. Since many consider their pets to be a part of their family, KVRR’s Danielle Church found out what you should do to safely evacuate everyone, including your pet, during a house fire. During a house or apartment fire, many times…

MSUM Students’ Research Turned Into An Exhibit

It's at the Comstock House in Moorhead

MOORHEAD, Minn. — MSUM students are getting the chance to have their research turned into a permanent exhibit. A history class studied what Moorhead’s Comstock House and its surrounding area was like during the 1800’s. They created posters about the neighbors that will be displayed inside the Comstock House. In addition to providing students with important skills they can use in…

Moorhead Man Gets 10 Years For Shooting Man Living In His Garage

Neil Johnson Admitted Smoking Meth Before Killing Jacob Glover

Jacob Glover & fiance/Neil JohnsonMOORHEAD, Minn. — A Moorhead man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for the shooting death of a man who was living in his garage. 26-year-old Neil Johnson shot and killed Jacob Glover of West Fargo during an argument outside Johnson’s home last April. The prosecutor says Johnson and Glover were arguing over coins…

Former Auto Fleet Manager Reaches Plea Deal In Overcharging Case

Overcharged Police Agencies Across Minnesota For Equipment That Was Not Put In Vehicles

FERGUS FALLS, Minn. — The former fleet manager at Nelson Auto in Fergus Falls has pleaded guilty to theft by swindle. 70-year-old Gerry Worner admits to overcharging police agencies across Minnesota for special equipment that was not on the vehicles they purchased. Worner entered an Alford plea, meaning that he doesn’t admit guilt but concedes that he could be convicted….

Moorhead Railroad Underpass Stalled Again As Bids Come In Over Budget

City Could Consider Special Assessments To Make Up The Difference

MOORHEAD, Minn. — Moorhead city leaders are trying to figure out how to pay for a railroad underpass after bids came in $7 million over budget. That has raised the total cost of the long sought-after project at Main and 20th and 21st Streets South to $65 million. City Engineer Bob Zimmerman told council members Monday night there are several…

Missing Alexandria Man Might Have Been In Wahpeton

The most recent ping off of his cell phone was in Wilkin County

ALEXANDRIA, Minn. — An Alexandria, Minnesota man has been reported missing. Douglas County Sheriff’s Office says Eugene Harstad was last seen at home on Friday, May 4th. He was involved in a minor crash later that day and made a series of ATM withdrawals across west central Minnesota over the weekend. Harstad allegedly bought fuel in Wahpeton on Monday morning….