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Second fire at former Mid America Steel building ruled intentional

Fargo Police Department releases surveillance pictures from the Sunday night fire

April 13, 2021

Alison Voorhees,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo Fire Marshal Ryan Erickson says the second fire at the former Mid America Steel building was also intentionally set. Fargo police have released these surveillance pictures from the scene Sunday night, in hopes of identifying the people or the vehicle. You can text your tip and keyword FARGOPD to 847411 or call their Investigations Unit….

No cases of blood clot issues from Covid-19 vaccines reported in MN & ND

April 13, 2021

Site Staff,

NORTH DAKOTA & MINNESOTA (KVRR) – The North Dakota and Minnesota departments of health are not aware of any cases of blood clot issues with people who have gotten the Johnson and Johnson Covid-19 vaccine. The departments advise health providers to follow the federal pause of that vaccine. The only safety concern identified with the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines are…

Carson Wentz charity softball game returns to Fargo

April 13, 2021

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. – Carson Wentz is bringing the AO1 charity softball game back to Newman Outdoor Field on June 26. “This event is definitely a highlight of my summer,” said Carson Wentz in a press release. “It was a tough decision to cancel last year’s game. However, I’m excited to be able to host this event once again, and I’m…

LIVE: Wrangling Wild Cucumbers

It's a jungle out there.

April 13, 2021

Emily Welker,

There’s an invasive force taking over one of the region’s most popular parks, and city leaders need your help to fight it off. The adversary doesn’t come armed with teeth, claws or armor. Nor can it run you down. Heck, it isn’t even particularly well-camouflaged. So why, may you ask, is it going to be so hard to conquer? Answer:…

Fargo Police Offers Free Boxing & Self Defense Classes

A new way to connect with kids in local high schools to become more trusting of police and law enforcement.

April 12, 2021

KVRR Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The Fargo Police Department’s Community Engagement team is taking action in order to get kids more involved in the city. A community trust officer from the force is taking time out of his day to connect with kids in local high schools to become more trusting of police and law enforcement. Officer David Carlson said once…

Gearing up for April snow

While Public Works are securing the streets, the public can head over to Mac's Hardware Store for winter gear

April 12, 2021

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FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Just when we thought the sun was sticking around, snow is back into the North Dakota sky. “We can clean up and let mother nature take it away,” Fargo Public Works Supervisor Lee Anderson said. Mother Nature switching it up once again here in North Dakota. From warm spring temperatures to snowy weather. Forcing North Dakotans…

Ambassador Motel in Grand Forks Is Condemned

April 12, 2021

TJ Nelson,

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — The Ambassador Motel in Grand Forks has been deemed unsafe to occupy and everyone is ordered to vacate the premises. An investigation into an Americans with Disabilities Act complaint at the motel last month found several building violations. The structure was found to pose an imminent danger to life. The motel is also in violation of…

2-Year I-29 Overpass Project Begins in South Fargo

April 12, 2021

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. — A two-year project to construct on overpass over I-29 at 64th Avenue South in Fargo is underway. Contractors will be on the shoulder of the interstate between Exit 56 and Exit 60 on Tuesday to prepare the area. The driving lane and shoulder for northbound traffic will be closed Tuesday and Wednesday to move signage into place….

Biden Taps Former Fargo Police Chief as CBP Nominee

Chris Magnus served as Fargo's police chief before stints in Tucson and Richmond, Calif.

April 12, 2021

Emily Welker,

President Biden will tap Tucson, Arizona, police chief Chris Magnus as nominee to head U.S. Customs and Border Protection on Monday, when he is slated to announce nominations for several top immigration and Department of Homeland Security roles, a White House official confirmed to Fox News. Magnus currently serves as the chief of police for the City of Tucson and previously spent time at the helm of…

BLM Protest in Response to “White Lives Matter” Flyer

A controversial flyer made its way around town and sparked up community activists.

April 11, 2021

KVRR Staff,

FARGO, N.D.-(KVRR) People made it their mission to dismiss hate and racism in the city of Fargo with a counter protest to a “White Live Matter” rally that was planned for this weekend. KVRR’s Clare Allen was there with the activists downtown and gives us a closer look. “No hate no KKK no racist USA” “Treat everybody equal.” Community activists…