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LIVE: Gobble for a Good Cause

FARGO — It’s time to feed your needs. And when you do it, you can also help to feed the needs of families who are struggling to feed themselves. ‘S United Way of Cass-Clay is celebrating 17 years of “Gobble it Up.” Seven dollars gets you a turkey sandwich, chips, a drink and a frozen treat. Even more appetizing —…

Sustainable jet fuel company buying Red Trail ethanol in North Dakota

Red Trail Energy near Richardton, North Dakota, is being acquired by Gevo, a company that is developing sustainable jet fuel company. (Amy Dalrymple/North Dakota Monitor)(North Dakota Monitor) A company that is developing sustainable aviation fuel is purchasing a North Dakota ethanol plant that was the first in the nation to implement carbon capture and sequestration. Gevo, based in Englewood, Colorado,…

Fargo bicyclist injured in Tuesday crash has died

FARGO (KVRR-KFGO) – The North Dakota Highway Patrol says the bicycle rider struck by a pickup Tuesday morning in Fargo has died. Jay Holding Eagle, 66, of Fargo, was riding his bike on the sidewalk along 40th Avenue South when he entered the crosswalk on 25th Street. A pickup driven by 49-year-old Bing Zhang of Fargo turned onto 25th Street…

1 person suffers minor injuries in crash involving 2 West Fargo Public Schools students

WEST FARGO (KVRR-KFGO) – Two West Fargo Public Schools students were involved in a vehicle vs. bicycle crash in West Fargo Friday morning. According to West Fargo Police, officers were called to the intersection of Veterans Boulevard and 36th Avenue E. where the vehicle collided with the bicycle. The student on the bicycle was wearing a helmet and was taken…

Minot police chief placed on paid administrative leave

Minot Police Chief John KlugMINOT, N.D. (KVRR-KFGO) – Minot Police Chief John Klug has been placed on paid administrative leave while an internal investigation is underway. In a statement, the city says the decision was made to ensure a thorough and impartial examination of recent information provided to city management. City Manager Harold Stewart is leading the investigation. He says…

Bell Bank Hosts Open House and Ribbon Cutting At New Downtown Fargo Headquarters

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) –Bell Bank held a grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony officially opening its new location on Main Avenue in downtown Fargo. The new $100 million branch and headquarters opened in July. Bell Bank bought the property in 2021 and started renovations in 2022. The open house gave people a chance to tour and meet with employees. An…

ND Judge overturns abortion ban; Red River Women’s Clinic says work isn’t done

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — The State of North Dakota was asking State District Judge Bruce Romanick to dismiss the lawsuit challenging the state’s abortion ban due to the fact that the plaintiff, The Red River Women’s Clinic, had since moved to Minnesota. However, in his decision, Romanick struck down the abortion ban, writing that the law was not narrowly tailored…

Mayor Mahoney proposes job cuts, including DEI director, as part of revised budget recommendations

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) – Fargo Mayor Tim Mahoney is proposing that the director and the coordinator of the office of Diversion, Equity and Inclusion, Dr. Terry Hogan, be laid off as part of budget cuts that will be considered at Monday’s city commission meeting. A seven-member selection committee led by Mahoney chose Hogan for the new position back in 2021….

Two Women Arrested For Breaking Into Business And Taking $17,000 in Merchandise

Rachel Roper Vick / Brittney Greer (no mugshot yet available)FARGO, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — Two women are arrested on suspicion of stealing around $17,000 worth of merchandise and causing damage to a north Fargo business. Police say security footage shows 39-year-old Brittney Greer and 35-year-old Rachel Roper Vick, who both have no permanent address, breaking into a store on the 1200…