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Update: Former Griggs County sheriff makes court appearance over altered email

COOPERSTOWN, N.D. (KFGO) – A former sheriff in eastern North Dakota made his first court appearance Monday on a felony charge of tampering with public records. Michael Beaver was sheriff of Griggs County when he altered an email to hide how much help he asked for from the Highway Patrol during the county’s annual Smoker fundraiser in Cooperstown. Beaver and…

Fargo traffic enforcement team back after eight-year absence

Police Chief David ZibolskiFARGO (KVRR-KFGO) – You will soon see more traffic stops in Fargo. Police Chief Dave Zibolski says his department is bringing back the traffic safety enforcement unit this week, which has not been active since 2016. “Once fully staffed, we’ll have six full-time, actually seven with our traffic (regulatory) officer, it was an already existing position, full-time,…

Shots fired investigation on Broadway North in Fargo

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo Police responded to a shots fired incident around 2:00 am in the 200 block of Broadway North. One adult was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. During the investigation, David Clem and Jody Englehardt were arrested for obstruction and resisting a police officer and were transported to the Cass County Jail. Officers do not…

Bison football player arrested after shots fired incident at party

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A Bison football player is arrested after a shots fired incident early this morning. Fargo Police say 19-year-old Jaiden Pickett was arrested for terrorizing and reckless endangerment. It happened in the 1200 block of 11th Street North at 12:55 a.m. Officers say that an argument happened outside of a house party. A gunshot was fired into…

Red River Range hosts gun show; promotes safety courses

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Firearm enthusiasts got a chance to go out and check out some new tech and antique guns at the Red River Range on Saturday. The “Best Little Gun Show in the F/M area” featured vendors selling guns, accessories, ammunition and memorabilia around the new training facilities at the range. Terri Suchy with the Red River…

Man charged for June stabbing in Fargo

FARGO (KVRR/KFGO) – A Moorhead man arrested in Fargo Thursday for a June stabbing has now been charged. According to court records, 35-year-old Joshua Potter was wanted for attempted murder after he stabbed a man in south Fargo. After the stabbing, the victim and his girlfriend told officers a person they didn’t know tried to rob the victim and slit…

Miss Minnesota Visits Sanford Heart Clinic as Part of Her Community Service

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Miss Minnesota, Emily Schumacher toured the Sanford Heart Clinic as part of her community service initiative, “The Heart of Matter.”  Touring the clinic she talked to several doctors and nurses along the way about what Sanford has to offer. Her mom being an Emergency Room Physician Assistant led her into the world of medicine. Currently, Schumacher…