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Safety concerns rise after man assaulted officers, but downtown business leaders say Fargo stays on top of the matter

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The incident involving those three Fargo police officers being assaulted in downtown Fargo has raised safety concerns. KVRR’s Juliana Pelaez spoke with local business leaders to share their take. Downtown Fargo has visitors from all across the country exploring what the city has to offer. But there have been some locals who have shared they don’t…

North Dakota Securities Dept. now investigating Epic Companies, CEO and others tied to the development company

Former Epic Companies CEO and Founder Todd BerningBISMARCK, N.D. (KFGO) – The former CEO and founder of Epic Companies and others associated with the company are under investigation by the North Dakota Securities Department. The agency, in response to an inquiry from KFGO News, confirmed there is an active investigation of Epic Companies, Berning and related parties. A spokesperson says…

Former Salon Professional Academy controller charged with felony theft

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The former controller for Salon Professional Academy in Fargo is charged with felony theft for stealing around $50,000. 34-year-old Alexis Engelking was arraigned on the charge last Friday. Court records show Engelking would alter and inflate her own paychecks and at times issue herself two paychecks instead of just one. Co-owner Jodi Brown told detectives that…

Former police officer defends actions taken in viral video

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – By now, you’ve likely seen our viral video of three police officers being assaulted at this street corner behind me here in downtown Fargo. Viewers are questioning the response by Fargo Police that led to 37-year-old Joseph Manitowabi fleeing for several blocks before being apprehended. “Obviously it was a very dynamic situation that involved a number…

Fargo authorities searching for suspect involved in Monday night armed robbery

FARGO (KVRR-KFGO) – Fargo police and the Red River Valley SWAT Team carried out a high-risk search warrant at an apartment in the 2000 block of 21st Avenue South shortly after 11 p.m. Monday regarding an armed robbery reported earlier in the evening. Officers responded to the armed robbery around 7:30 p.m. Following the initial investigation, officers identified a nearby…

Drug maker sues over new North Dakota pharmaceutical law

BISMARCK (North Dakota Monitor) — North Dakota is being sued over a new law that requires drug manufacturers to sell more of their medications at a discount. House Bill 1473, signed by Gov. Kelly Armstrong in April, primarily affects drug companies participating in a federal program called 340B. A drug manufacturer has filed suit over the policy in North Dakota…

Fargo group calls on city hall for special election to approve primary voting

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A bipartisan group of Fargo citizens wants to shake up the election process for mayor and city commission by enacting a non-partisan primary. Former KVRR news director Jim Shaw was among a group addressing the city commission along with current Cass County Commissioner Tony Grindberg and State Representatives Karla Rose Hanson and Scott Wagner. They want…

Court documents reveal man involved in officer assault was allegedly smoking meth in parking ramp

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — People on social media continue to debate the now-viral KVRR video of a man punching three Fargo Police officers in downtown Fargo in broad daylight. According to court documents, the man was allegedly seen smoking meth in the Roberts Commons Parking Ramp before the assault happened. On Saturday, Fargo Police apprehended a man who assaulted three…