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Fargo Authorities Say Man Confesses To Starting Numerous Dumpster Fires Downtown

They found Carl Thronson near Fire Station 1 and he was taken into custody

FARGO, N.D. — Police in Fargo say a man has confessed to setting a number of dumpster fires around the downtown area. Officers and the Fargo Fire Department Battalion Chief were on the lookout for a suspect last night. They found Carl Thronson near Fire Station 1 and he was taken into custody. Thronson is being held on a felony…

United Way Holds School Supply Drive Distribution Event

The organization hopes to help 6,000 students this year

FARGO, N.D. — Thousands of students get to head back to school with a new backpack and school supplies thanks to United Way. The organization held its annual school supply drive, and families gathered at the Fargodome for the distribution event. The goal is to help 6,000 students this year. “We really want to do everything we can to try…

Pride in the Park Brings Community Together, Creates Friendships

Attendees say it's a welcoming, judgement-free place

FARGO, N.D. — It’s described as a welcoming and open place where everyone can be themselves. For one group of friends, Pride in the Park was a way to instantly connect. Maxwell Dirks went for the first time, and he says it’s everything he expected and more. He credits friends he’s met throughout his life with helping him find himself….

Dancing To Donate, Davies Dancers Raising Cash For Nationals

FARGO, N.D. — Kicking donations into high gear. It’s what Davies High School’s Eagle Elite Dance team is doing to make it to nationals. The team is raising cash by running a car wash where they accepted donations of any amount. The team hopes the money here can help get them to Orlando Florida to the UDA Nationals. The girls…

Go Far Woman Run Kicks Off; Weekend Full of Events

About 1,400 people are expected to participate

FARGO, N.D. — The Go Far Woman Run kicked off Friday. The evening’s events included a youth run, toddler trot and diaper dash. Saturday’s races are all for women and include a 5K, 10K and half marathon. About 1,400 people are expected to take part. There’s also an expo and silent auction. Proceeds from the run will be donated to…

Drug Investigation Leads to Downtown Arrest

Schultz is facing two counts of Delivery of Methamphetamine and Delivery of an Imitation Controlled Substance.

Fargo, ND–A Fargo man was arrested after police investigations proved he was trafficking methamphetamine out of his apartment. U.S. Marshals arrested 52-year-old George Allen Schultz on Friday for selling drugs in the apartments above the Empire Bar and Liquor Store in downtown Fargo. The Fargo Police Department Narcotics Unit conducted multiple operations and were able to conduct controlled purchases of…

Police Searching For Mandan Walmart Assault Suspect

  MANDAN, N.D. – Police are searching for a man who assaulted a person with a knife at the Mandan Walmart. Officers arrived to the store around 11:30 and it was already evacuated and closed. Investigators say a vendor was approached by a man who began yelling and swearing at them. When they tried to walk away, the man pulled…

Three Arrested In Area Drug Bust

FARGO, ND — On Wednesday, August 7, 2019, a narcotics investigation concluded with several arrests.  The investigation was conducted by members of the Lakes to River Drug & Violent Crimes Task Force and the Fargo Narcotics Unit. The Lakes to Rivers Drug & Violent Crimes Task Force includes members of the Moorhead Police Department, the Clay County Sheriff’s Office, the…

Mandan Police Investigating Incident At Walmart

The store is currently closed.

MANDAN, ND — According to the Mandan Police Department Facebook page, the Police Department is investigating an incident at Walmart. The store is currently closed. Please do not come to the store at this time. The post was written around NOON on Friday. We’ll have more on this story tonight on KVRR Local News at 6 & 9. Categories: Community,…