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Hoehn To Be Sentenced October 29 On Guilty Pleas In Greywind Case

The Fargo man pleaded guilty earlier this year to kidnapping-conspiracy and providing false information to police in the August, 2017 death of Savanna Greywind.

FARGO, N.D. (KFGO) – William Hoehn will be sentenced Monday, October, 29th. The Fargo man pleaded guilty earlier this year to kidnapping-conspiracy and providing false information to police in the August, 2017 death of Savanna Greywind. He could face up to 20-years in prison on the kidnapping plea and lesser sentence on the lying plea. Prosecutors have yet to say…

LIVE: Expert Makeup Tips and Tricks for Halloween

And don't forget Dia de los Muertos, too!

Looking to pumpkin-spice up your Halloween costume or Dia de los Muertos observance? We have just the way to do it — and the Morning Show’s Emily Welker is offering up her face as a canvas. This makeup job is one that features the popular “calavera,” or skull, look that’s gotten more attention in recent years from the increased awareness…

Try MATBUS Week Cuts Fares in Half, Saturday Means Free Rides

The bus service does it every year to get new riders and more people using public transportation

FARGO, N.D. — If you’ve never tried public transportation in Fargo, there’s an incentive to hopping on a bus this week. MATBUS provides nearly 2 million rides a year to its passengers. “For the size of us, we have a very big demand and fortunately we have a good staff, a very well set up staff so we can cope with…

How Supreme Court Decision is Affecting Voter Rights for Native Americans Living on Reservations

After moving through the Supreme Court, all people living in the state must have a street address on their ID, but many living on Native American reservations have a P.O. box

FARGO, N.D. — The Supreme Court decides not to overturn a law in North Dakota requiring people to show a current street address on their ID in order to vote. KVRR’s Jessie Cohen tells us how many Native Americans feel their rights as citizens have been violated because of this decision. “When you talk about the freedoms of everybody, I…

Are You a Fargo Force Fan? Here’s How to Get Free Tickets this Weekend!

Fargo Force staff say this is a great way for them to promote the importance of reading and education for students of all ages

FARGO, N.D. — Calling all students: Are you a Fargo Force fan and want free hockey tickets for this weekend? Here’s your chance. If you bring a book to Scheels Arena and drop it off by the box office before Thursday and Friday’s game, you will get one ticket per book. All of the books will be donated to kids…

Kingpin of Jamaican Lottery Scam Investigated in ND Gets 6 Years

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – A Jamaican man who authorities said masterminded a lottery scam that defrauded at least 95 mostly elderly Americans out of more than $5.8 million has been sentenced to six years in federal prison. Prosecutors said 29-year-old Lavrick Willocks operated the scam out of a Jamaica mansion. They eventually charged 27 people and identified victims in several…

Finding Your Tune at NDSU: Campus Begins Week of Concerts

It will go through Wednesday with jazz, a symphony orchestra and the band

FARGO, N.D. — Music lovers can enjoy a week full of concerts at NDSU. The Wind Symphony performed first and the rest of the week will be followed by the NDSU band, jazz band and symphony orchestra through Wednesday. Tickets are $5 for adults, $2 for students and free for NDSU students. Students say one of the best parts about being…

12 Year Old Accused Of Attacking School Bus Driver

Authorities say the boy intervened in a dispute between his mother and the 73-year-old driver on Wednesday morning.

MANDAN, N.D. (AP) – A 12-year-old boy has been cited in juvenile court for allegedly attacking a Mandan school bus driver. Authorities say the boy intervened in a dispute between his mother and the 73-year-old driver on Wednesday morning. Police say the boy kicked the man several times in the chest area. The man also suffered a cut chin and…

Will the Weather Ruin Halloween Fun? Staying Warm While Trick or Treating

Dressing for Halloween can be difficult if temperatures drop for October 31st

FARGO, N.D. — Halloween is one of the most exciting times of the year for kids but will cold temperatures ruin the fun? KVRR’s Jessie Cohen learned some creative ideas families and Halloween store staff have come up with so they can still trick–or–treat door to door. October 31st is about the creeps, the costumes and of course, the candy….

F-M Crossroads Powwow Healing One Family’s Spirit, Helps Others to Express Their Culture

Singers receive an $8,000 grand prize and first place dancers are awarded $1,000

FARGO, N.D. — Some wounds never heal but one family has found their saving grace with a little help from the beat of a drum. “We lost our daughter nine years ago. My husband tried to think of something we could do as a family to strengthen ourselves, be together as a family, because when we’re singing and doing this,…