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Fargo firefighters rescue man trapped in garbage truck

FARGO (KVRR-KFGO) – Firefighters rescued a person who was trapped inside a garbage truck Friday morning in north Fargo. The Fire Department says crews responded to the 500 block of Oak Street N. just before 6:30 a.m. after the truck driver heard someone in the back of the truck calling for help. Firefighters used a ladder truck and bucket system…

North Dakota state park renamed, removing name of general who led Sioux massacres

Sully Creek State Park at Medora has been renamed Rough Rider State Park in conjunction with a campground expansion. (Amy Dalrymple/North Dakota Monitor)MEDORA, N.D. (Mary Steurer – North Dakota Monitor) A park in western North Dakota that owed its name to a United States military officer involved in the massacre of two Sioux Nation villages in the late 19th century…

Hope Blooms Brings Joy To The Community With A Dash of Flowers

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Hope Blooms, a local non-profit that repurposes donated flowers, recently had its pick up of Halloween Boo-quets. The fundraiser helped provide money to the non-profit in their mission of helping individuals experiencing isolation, loneliness and hardship. Every year they get around 3,500 volunteers who help with everything they do and reach out to individuals in need….

Sanford Hosts Annual Reverse Trick or Treating For Young Patients

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Sanford Health’s annual Reverse Trick or Treating event brought smiles to kids at Sanford Children’s. Employees dressed up in themed group costumes to bring goodies to their young patients. The kids and their families gathered in their rooms to experience Halloween together. The tradition has been something that both staff and patients have enjoyed putting together…

UPS Looking To Hire Over 600 Seasonal Employees This Weekend For UPS Brown Friday

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — UPS is looking to hire more than 600 seasonal employees throughout North Dakota for their seventh annual UPS Brown Friday hiring blitz. This weekend the company will be hosting in-person and virtual seasonal hiring events nationwide. The company plans to bring on at least 60,000 seasonal employees, which is part of the company’s broader plan to…

Fargo man says tensions growing as North Korea troops assemble near Ukraine border

KYIV, Ukraine (KVRR) – A Fargo man who’s been helping coordinate humanitarian relief in Ukraine says tensions are quickly growing as some 8,000 North Korean troops assemble near Ukraine border in Russia. The Biden administration says the North Koreans are preparing to help the Kremlin fight against Ukrainian troops in the coming days. Mark J. Lindquist has been helping deliver…

Police, patrol traffic safety crackdown in Fargo results in 14 DUI arrests

FARGO (KVRR-KFGO) – Fargo Police partnered with the North Dakota Highway Patrol last weekend for an increased patrol presence in the downtown Fargo with more than a dozen DUI arrests made. There were also arrests made for other violations and citations issued. The two agencies say he goal was to conduct enhanced to maintain a safe environment. The police department’s…

LIVE: Pet Connection: Meet Karlach

FARGO — She’s a Halloween treat sweeter than anything you’ll pick up trick-or-treating, and that’s because at 10 years old, Karlach is ready to make the most of her time as a senior pooch. The labrador/springer spaniel cross came in to the 4 Luv of Dog rescue after being discovered in a hoarding situation. She had a lot of fairly…

Mountrail County man charged with multiple felonies, including trying to take officers handgun

WHITE EARTH, N.D. (KVRR-KFGO) – A northwestern North Dakota man is charged with multiple felonies after assaulting a sheriff’s deputy and trying to take his gun in Mountrail County. According to court records, the deputy was trying to take 33-year-old Andrew Wiedmer into custody for a warrant when Wiedmer ran. The deputy ordered Wiedmer to stop, but he continued to…