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Tyrque Jones Arrested After Four Month Search

Fargo Police Department Holds News Conference Regarding Arrest of Tyrque Jones

The department says the arrest was made possible thanks to cooperation with a variety of agencies, including the U.S. Marshals Service North Star Task Force based in Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota.

December 3, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Four months to the day that 19-year-old Azeem Holmes was killed in a shooting outside District 64 in Downtown Fargo, wanted suspect Tyrque Jones was finally apprehended – in somewhat anticlimactic fashion. “It was without incident. The only thing I can say is I think he tried to give a fake name when they dealt with…

Local Nonprofit Sending Letters Of Hope To Moms In The Nicu

Local non-profit to send letters of support to NICU mom’s in hospital

December 3, 2025

Juliana Pelaez,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Volunteers across the nation are bringing hope to moms in the NICU through a holiday card. “Our hope is that they don’t have to do anything, they just get to receive. And so this card is really special because it starts here, but then it’s delivered to a veteran NICU mom who then personalizes herself and…

First responders will host annual toy drive across North Dakota

December 3, 2025

Juliana Pelaez,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — First Responders across the state are getting ready for this year’s Holiday Food and Toy Drive. The North Dakota Highway Patrol, along with other First Responders in the area, will be taking charge. They will be accepting donations at Walmart locations in Bismarck, Devils Lake, Fargo, Jamestown, Mandan, and Williston. Last year, over 3,300 toys were…

Looking for mittens: Local libraries hold collection drives

December 3, 2025

Alison Voorhees,

FARGO & WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo and West Fargo Public Libraries are collecting mittens to help people keep warm this winter. The West Fargo Public Library is hosting its 17th annual Mitten Tree Drive to collect winter gear for West Fargo kids in need. It goes through January 11. You can drop off new or like-new child-sized mittens,…

Fargo murder suspect arrested in Minneapolis

December 3, 2025

Alison Voorhees,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The man wanted in an August fatal shooting in downtown Fargo is arrested. Tyrque Jones, 20, of Fargo, was arrested in Minneapolis. In early August, 19-year-old Azeem Holmes, of Fargo, was killed in a shooting in the 50 block of Broadway North outside of District 64. Since then, Fargo Police have been searching for Jones with…

Kindred Area Ambulance announces partnership to enhance EMS services

December 3, 2025

KVRR Staff,

Kindred Area Ambulance ServiceKINDRED, N.D. (KVRR-KFGO) – Kindred Area Ambulance is partnering with First Medic Ambulance of Ransom County in hopes of strengthening services in rural areas. “This collaboration marks an important step forward as we continue working together to ensure strong, reliable EMS sustainability for all the communities we serve,” Kindred Area Ambulance said in the announcement Wednesday. First…

ND Emergency Commission discusses $1.3 million in staff bonuses, but takes no action

December 3, 2025

KVRR Staff,

Rep. Don Vigesaa, R-Cooperstown, speaks during a Dec. 2, 2025, meeting of the North Dakota Emergency Commission. At right is House Majority Leader Mike Lefor, R-Dickinson. (Mary Steurer/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — A proposal to give roughly $1.3 million in bonus pay for 12 Retirement and Investment Office employees took a step forward Tuesday after officials had…

Grant money available for small North Dakota fire departments

December 3, 2025

KVRR Staff,

Manvel, ND Fire Department Cooperative Fire Protection AssistanceBISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR-KFGO) — The North Dakota Forest Service is accepting applications for the Cooperative Fire Protection Assistance program. Grant funds are available to enhance fire protection and prevention capabilities of North Dakota’s fire departments. Applications will be accepted from fire departments that serve a population of 10,000 or less. Funds may be…

North Dakota judge rules in favor of landowners, finds law unconstitutional

December 3, 2025

KVRR Staff,

Attorney Derrick Braaten and Troy Coons, head of the Northwest Landowners Association, listen during a March 27, 2025, legislative hearing. On Tuesday, a district judge ruled in favor of the landowner group in a lawsuit related to property rights. (Photo by Mary Steurer/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — A district court judge on Tuesday sided with a landowner…

It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas In Downtown Fargo

December 2, 2025

Max Mueller,

Fargo, N.D. (KVRR) — Holiday cheer was on full display with Santa and Mrs. Claus helping light the tree in Broadway Square. There were fire pits for people to stay warm and roast marshmallows as well take trolly rides around the city. This event was pushed back a week thanks to the snowstorm last Tuesday but the parks department was…