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Hunter Ambulance Service on the Lookout for Stolen Radio

The device is valued at $5,000, but the department says they're not interested in pressing charges; they just want it back.

July 2, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

HUNTER, N.D. (KVRR) – The Cass County Sheriff’s Office says that on June 24, when the Hunter Ambulance Service building was open to the public so cleanup volunteers could stop in to rest and recharge, someone took an EMS radio off the charging dock. It actually took an outside agency tipping off the volunteer personnel of Hunter’s Ambulance Service for…

Fourth of July weekend brings high chance for firework-related injuries

Essentia Health doctor shares what to be cautious of when handling a firework

July 2, 2025

Juliana Pelaez,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — As the Fourth of July weekend approaches, there is a much higher chance of fireworks-related injuries. Already this year, a 33-year-old man in Iowa was killed while shooting off fireworks. In 2024, nearly 15,000 people in the U.S. were treated for fireworks-related injuries in the E.R Adults between the ages of 25 to 44 were reported…

Metro Flood Diversion Authority reaches settlement in construction dispute

July 2, 2025

KVRR Staff,

Metro Flood Diversion Authority (YouTube)FARGO (KFGO) – The Metro Flood Diversion Authority has reached a settlement with the Red River Valley Alliance over claims tied to the FM Area Diversion project. “This is a positive development for the project as it allows us to move forward with a clean slate to complete this necessary flood protection. The MFDA is doing…

Hillsboro teen to represent North Dakota at Children’s Congress with Breakthrough T1D in D.C.

July 2, 2025

TJ Nelson,

HILLSBORO, N.D. (KVRR) — A Hillsboro teen is headed to Washington, D.C. to represent North Dakota at Children’s Congress with Breakthrough T1D, formerly Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. 16-year-old Nina Kritzberger and diabetes advocates most recently helped get legislation passed in North Dakota. It will allow access to insulin and basic diabetes supplies at a $25 co-pay per month for fully…

West Fargo Police arrest suspect using Flock camera system

July 2, 2025

KVRR Staff,

Travon Kestrel, 26. Photo courtesy of West Fargo Police Department.WEST FARGO — The West Fargo Police Department has arrested a man who allegedly fled police. According to West Fargo police, they attempted to stop on a vehicle near the intersection of Seventh Ave. and Ninth Street E for a traffic violation. Police say the driver of the vehicle fled and…

Portable EMS radio stolen from Hunter Ambulance Service

July 2, 2025

Jim Monk,

Hunter Ambulance ServiceFARGO (KVRR-KFGO) – The Cass County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the theft of a portable radio from the ambulance garage in Hunter, northwest of Fargo. Hunter Ambulance Service says the Motorola APX 4000R was stolen on June 24. Radio data shows that the radio was taken to the Fargo area. The theft was discovered after the radio was put…

Microsoft announces another mass layoff, thousands of workers affected

There's no word on whether any positions are being cut at Microsoft's Fargo campus.

July 2, 2025

KVRR Staff,

Microsoft Campus in FargoREDMOND, Wash. (AP) — Microsoft is firing thousands of workers, its second mass layoff in months. The tech giant began sending out layoff notices Wednesday. There’s no word on whether any positions are being affected at Microsoft’s Fargo campus. The company declined to say how many people would be laid off but said that it will comprise less…

Update: West Fargo Police ask for help locating assault suspect

Police blocked off an area near the post office and 4th Street East.

July 2, 2025

Jim Monk, Juliana Pelaez,

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – UPDATE: West Fargo Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a suspect in an assault that took place around 4 A.M. near the West Fargo Post Office. They are asking that members of the public review security camera footage from 2 to 5 A.M. in the areas of I-94 to Main Avenue and…

Fargo Fire extinguishes Structure Fire

July 2, 2025

Alex Bertsch,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 1841 43rd Street North, just before 7 P.M. Tuesday. Firefighters arrived to find heavy smoke and flames coming from a large shop-style condominium unit. Due to the nature of the fire, a second alarm was called, and crews wer able to contain the blaze by roughly 7:15…

Alexander Thompson Grand Forks County Jail

Grand Forks man sentenced to 8 years for attempted murder

July 2, 2025

Jim Monk,

Alexander ThompsonGRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR-KFGO) – A Grand Forks man was sentenced to eight years for attempted murder. According to court records, 28-year-old Alexander Thompson choked a coworker with his hands, then with an extension cord. The legal documents said that while choking the man, Thompson said, “I’m going to kill you.” Several individuals had to get involved before Thompson…