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Fargo Human Rights Groups Push For Hate Crimes Ordinance

"There's a federal law. There's no state law and there's no city law that would make a hate crime a criminal offense."

May 19, 2021

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FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo activist groups coming out to discuss the proposed hate crime ordinance. “Today was an opportunity to visit with the community about the upcoming ordinance. To provide the context of this ordinance. Why was it developed and the process going forward will be,” North Dakota Human Rights Coalition Organizer Barry Nelson said. Human rights groups come…

West Fargo Police honors Lieutenant Adam Gustafson with memorial

The memorial gives people the chance to remember and thank him for his service to the community.

May 19, 2021

Aaron Walling,

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) –The West Fargo Police Department has set up a memorial for Lieutenant Adam Gustafson who died after suffering a heart attack while on duty. The West Fargo Police Department says the autopsy on 40-yea-old Lieutenant Adam Gustafson determined he suffered from severe coronary artery disease and major arterial blockage. In his honor, a memorial gives people…

Electronic waste collection helps benefit Homeward Animal Shelter

'Computers for a Cause' is donating $5 for every computer received to help animals at the shelter until they find their forever homes.

May 19, 2021

Aaron Walling,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Two local organizations team up to collect and recycle electronic waste for a good cause. North Dakota EWaste is helping discard unwanted electronics in an effort to help raise funds for the Homeward Animal Shelter. Computers for a Cause is donating $5 for every computer received to help animals at the shelter until they find their…

Fargo VA hosts Walk & Roll event to support homeless veterans

The annual event is a chance for veterans, VA employees, and others to help support homeless veterans and active lifestyles.

May 19, 2021

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FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo Veterans Affairs Health Care System is back with its VA2K Walk & Roll. The annual event is a chance for veterans, VA employees, and others to help support homeless veterans and active lifestyles. Things kicked off at 11 am. The path started in the Healing Garden of the medical center. People got the chance to…

Fargo rioter sentenced to six months in jail

May 19, 2021

Jim Monk,

FARGO (KVRR/KFGO) – A man who pleaded guilty for his part in the rioting in downtown Fargo nearly a year ago has been sentenced to six months in the Cass County jail. Califf McClain, who listed a Delaware address in court documents, pleaded guilty to criminal mischief conspiracy. McClain was among those accused of forcing their way into JL Beers…

Update: Gustafson died from heart attack, suffered from severe coronary artery disease

May 19, 2021

Jim Monk,

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – West Fargo police say Lt. Adam Gustafson suffered from severe coronary artery disease and a major arterial blockage, causing a sudden fatal heart attack. Gustafson died Tuesday while on duty at West Fargo Police Headquarters. Police say the cause of death was determined by the Cass County coroner’s office. Gustafson was a member of the…

Sheriff: West Fargo officer’s death is significant loss for community

May 19, 2021

Jim Monk,

Lt. Adam GustafsonFARGO (KVRR) – Cass County Sheriff Jesse Jahner says the death of a West Fargo police officer who died of a medical emergency while on duty Tuesday is “a significant loss for our community and law enforcement in our region.” “The Cass County Sheriff’s Office would like to extend our thoughts and prayers to Lieutenant Adam Gustafson’s family…

West Fargo officer who died on duty ‘made a lasting impact’ on department

May 19, 2021

Jim Monk,

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – West Fargo Police say the officer who died from a medical emergency while on duty at police department headquarters Tuesday was Lt. Adam Gustafson. Gustafson was a member of the department for more than 10 years. He was most recently promoted to lieutenant, serving in the Patrol Division, since 2018. “Lieutenant Gustafson will be remembered…

West Fargo Police mourns death of officer following medical emergency

May 19, 2021

Site Staff,

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The West Fargo community is in mourning following a tragedy early Tuesday morning and into the afternoon. A West Fargo Police Officer is dead after suffering a medical emergency while on duty. “I’m asking that you please be respectful of our department during this difficult time,” West Fargo Police Chief Denis Otterness said at a…

FBI describes investigation into Fargo courthouse suicide

"The investigation will entail trying to figure out how he got that weapon or object into the courtroom."

May 18, 2021

Aaron Walling,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The FBI investigates a courtroom suicide after a man slit his throat inside the Fargo U.S. District Courthouse. “An individual was in the courtroom and a guilty verdict had come back in one of the charges against him. The jury then left the courtroom and the individual pulled a sharp object and cut himself and died…