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Fargo strip mall fire was intentionally set

June 8, 2021

Jim Monk,

FARGO (KVRR) – A fire that gutted a large portion of a Fargo strip mall last month was intentionally set. The May 11 fire at 3242 20th St. South tore through Bodyworks Physical Therapy and GiGi’s Playhouse. No one was seriously injured. One firefighter had minor injuries. Fargo Fire Marshal Ryan Erickson says Fargo Police are conducting a criminal investigation….

Full-scale disaster exercise set for Wednesday at Hector International Airport

June 8, 2021

Jim Monk,

FARGO (KVRR) – A full-scale airport disaster simulation will be held at Hector International Airport in Fargo Wednesday. The scenario involves an aircraft carrying 62 passengers and 4 crew members that crashes upon landing. Airport officials say the simulation is conducted every three years to meet FAA requirements and to provide first responders an opportunity to react to an airline…

Parents petition to recall Fargo School Board Members

The four school board members listed in the petition include; Jim Johnson, Dr. Tracie Newman, Seth Holden and Nikkie Gullickson.

June 7, 2021

Aaron Walling,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Some Fargo Public School parents have created a petition to recall four School Board members. “Myself and a group of parents have gotten together to start a campaign to recall the Fargo School board. There’s four that are eligible to be recalled at this time; the other five are up for reelection in less than a…

Fargo’s Northside Pool named in honor of Roger G. Gress

Gress has worked with the park district for 36 years before retiring in 2016.

June 7, 2021

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FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo Park District unveils a new name for one of its locations. “We are renaming the Northside Recreational Pool after our past Executive Director Roger Gress,” Fargo Park District Executive Director Dave Leker said. Gress has worked with the park district for 36 years before retiring in 2016. “It’s like I got bit by the park…

West Fargo Police hiring college students for community service officers

Students who are enrolled in a law enforcement or criminal justice program can apply for the Community Service Officer position.

June 7, 2021

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WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The West Fargo Police Department is hiring college students for a part-time position with the team. Students who are enrolled in a law enforcement or criminal justice program can apply for the Community Service Officer position. They’ll enforce parking and animal ordinances, assist sworn and civilian staff with records and respond to vehicle unlocks. The…

Tickets Go On Sale For First Trollwood Summer Production Since 2019

June 7, 2021

TJ Nelson,

MOORHEAD, Minn. — Trollwood is back with a big stage production this summer of Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella. Tickets went on sale Monday morning for the performances scheduled for mid through late July. They run between $15 and $35 with special discount rates for groups of ten or more. The July 14 performance has already sold out! The production of…

Police Identify People Involved in Murder-Suicide in Wahpeton

June 7, 2021

TJ Nelson,

WAHPETON, N.D. — Police release the names of two people who died in a murder-suicide early Friday morning in Wahpeton. The medical examiner’s office determined that 52-year-old Karen Ertelt-Wanner died of multiple gunshot wounds. 62-year-old Gregory Zander’s death was the result of a single gunshot wound. Police responded after Ertelt-Wanner reported that she’d been threatened by a man with a…

Children’s Miracle Network Golf Tournament raises funds for children

100 percent of the proceeds raised at the tournament will go directly towards local children at Sanford Health.

June 7, 2021

Aaron Walling,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) –An annual golf tournament is helping raise funds for sick children at Sanford Health. Remax Legacy Realty and Designer Homes of Fargo-Moorhead are hosting the fifth annual Children’s Miracle Network Golf Tournament and are aiming to raise over $25,000. Since its inception, the tournament has helped raise over $126,000 to aid in research, purchasing medical equipment and…

Police identify body found in Red River

June 7, 2021

Jim Monk,

FARGO (KVRR) – Police have identified a man whose body was found in the Red River in Fargo Saturday. The body of 33-year-old Dane Sayers was recovered near the 2100 block of 5th St. South. Police say an investigation is continuing. Categories: Local News, North Dakota News Tags: body, FARGO, Red River

Father says teenage stabbing victim not expected to survive

June 7, 2021

Jim Monk,

FARGO (KVRR) – The father of Jupiter Paulsen, the teenage girl who was stabbed near a Fargo strip mall Friday, says his daughter is not expected to survive. “We just got word from the doctor today that our baby girl is too far gone and there isn’t anything they can do. Just to gather family and to say our goodbyes”…