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Millerville Auto Center Goes Up in Flames

August 17, 2017

TJ Nelson,

MILLERVILLE, Minn. — Fire has destroyed a business in the small town of Millerville. The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office says firefighters responded to the Millerville Auto Center about 11 p.m. Wednesday. The building was engulfed and later partially collapsed. It’s considered a total loss. No injuries were reported. The State Fire Marshal’s Office will help with the investigation into…

Another Suspect Nabbed in Jamaican Lottery Scam

At least 90 people lost over $5.7 million to the scam, including a North Dakota woman who lost her life savings

August 17, 2017

TJ Nelson,

BISMARCK, ND — Authorities have caught another suspect in a Jamaican lottery scam. Akil Gray is among 15 suspects charged in U.S. District Court in North Dakota with conspiracy, fraud and money laundering. Prosecutors said he was recently apprehended in Jamaica after being on the run more than a year. At least 90 people lost over $5.7 million to…

Democratic Leaders Host Summerfest for Metro Area

The event is focused on getting to know their voters while also discussing their plans for the 2018 election

August 17, 2017

Site Staff,

FARGO, ND — Democratic lawmakers for North Dakota are grilling brats and burgers at Rheault Farm in Fargo. The event is focused on getting to know their voters while also discussing their plans for the 2018 election. KVRR’s Nick Broadway joins us live from the farm with more. NICK BROADWAY: I’m at Dem-NPL’s Summerfest 2017. They’ve got burgers and brats…

Suspended Bismarck Oral Surgeon Dies of Possible Overdose

Investigators say fentanyl, a powerful synthetic opioid, was found inside Iravani's home

August 17, 2017

TJ Nelson,

BISMARCK, ND — A Bismarck oral surgeon who was temporarily suspended from practicing medicine has died from a suspected drug overdose. First responders attempted to revive Dr. Mansureh Iravani with Narcan, a drug meant to reverse the effects of an opioid overdose, but she was pronounced dead Monday night at a hospital. Investigators said fentanyl, a powerful synthetic opioid, was…

NDSU Holds 15th Annual Bison Fan Day

NDSU will hold another Fan Day in the coming months to celebrate its Winter Sports

August 17, 2017

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FARGO, ND — There’s only one place you can rub shoulders with NDSU’s athletes, take on the bouncy houses with Thundar and get some free gear to kick off the 2017 season…Fan Day! “Fan Day is a 15 year event that we’ve been holding here at the Fargodome,” said Troy Goergen, the Senior Associate Athletics Director. “It’s just an opportunity…

Rep. Cramer Heading to Kazakhstan

Members of the presidential delegation will attend an energy expo in the country later this month

August 17, 2017

TJ Nelson,

WASHINGTON D.C. — North Dakota U.S. Rep. Kevin Cramer said he’ll join federal Energy Secretary Rick Perry and others on a trip to Kazakhstan. Members of the presidential delegation will attend an energy expo in the country later this month. Cramer said he’ll work to promote American energy at the Expo 2017 global fair. The Republican is a member…

Death Investigation Underway in Stutsman County

The vehicle and body of a 25-year-old man were found by the dive team last night around 8:30

August 17, 2017

TJ Nelson,

STREETER, ND — The Stutsman County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after finding the body of a man submerged in a vehicle near Streeter. They responded early Wednesday to a report of suspicious vehicle tracks near a body of water and sent in a dive team. Around 1 P.M., they received a report of a missing man in the Streeter…

Arrest Made In North Fargo Stabbing

A man was stabbed during a fight at Roosevelt Park at 10th Street and 12th Avenue North in Fargo.

August 17, 2017

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KFGO) – A man was stabbed during a fight at Roosevelt Park at 10th Street and 12th Avenue North in Fargo. Sargent Troy Hannig says police responded to the call shortly before 10 p.m. Wednesday. The victim was transported to Essentia Hospital with stab wounds to a leg and hand. The injuries are non-critical. The suspect was arrested…

Chick-fil-A Selects Owner of Franchise in Grand Forks

Guy Wentink and family will run first north dakota restaurant

August 16, 2017

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GRAND FORKS, ND — It’s not just another chain restaurant. “More of a community-based-know-your-neighbor-type-get-to-know-each-other seems to be the type of business that they are and the type of business that we are here at Texas Roadhouse too,” said Kalen Carver, owner of neighboring restaurant, Texas Roadhouse. Chick–fil–A has chosen Guy Wentink to be the owner of its first restaurant in…

New Bicycle Playground Opens in Madison Park

The bicycle playground was created to provide a safe and positive environment for children to enjoy

August 16, 2017

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FARGO, ND — The Fargo Park District has teamed up with Legacy Children’s Foundation and Scheel’s to open the new bicycle playground at Madison Park. A ribbon cutting ceremony is celebrating the change and growth that is happening in the Madison Park community. The playground is a place for bicycle riders to show off their skills. There’s also a public…