SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — Marshfield Clinic Health System has reached a memo of understanding to merge with Sanford Health. Should the merger go through, the combined system would bring together nearly 56,000 employees and 56 hospitals. Sanford Health would serve as the parent company and the headquarters would remain in Sioux Falls. Marshfield Clinic Health System based in Wisconsin…
Travis FetzerFARGO (KVRR-KFGO) – A 38-year-old Fargo man has been charged with child pornography crimes. Court records show that in May and early June, in conversations with 13 different children and adults on social media, Travis Fetzer sent and received dozens of pictures and videos of boys and girls between 6- and 17-years-old. The kids were in various stages of…
CASS COUNTY, N.D. (KVRR) — Cass County Vector Control has scheduled aerial spraying for mosquitoes in Fargo and West Fargo on Wednesday after 8:00 p.m. A pre-application flight will take place in the morning at 6:00 a.m. to survey the spray block. This insecticide is labeled for use in residential areas and is found to be non-toxic to humans and…
MORTON COUNTY, N.D. (KVRR) — North Dakota has its first human case of West Nile virus this season. The state’s Health and Human Services says the person lives in Morton County and was hospitalized Most people infected with West Nile virus experience no symptoms. Those who develop symptoms will commonly report fever, headache, body/joint aches or rash. Categories: Health, Local…
LISBON, ND (KVRR) — A man killed on his scooter Tuesday morning in Lisbon, North Dakota has been identified. Highway Patrol says 66-year-old Kevin Brummund tried to pass a semi hauling a trailer when it turned in front of him. Brummund’s scooter ran into the passenger side dual tires of the semi at the intersection of Highway 32 and Jackson…
Demetria ClaytonGRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR-KFGO) – An Alabama woman arrested for DUI is also facing a bribery charge after she allegedly offered to pay a Grand Forks Police officer if he let her go. According to court records, the officer arrested 34-year-old Demetria Clayton of Birmingham, Alabama after a report of a possible drunk driver in downtown Grand Forks. The…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — People speak up at Fargo’s City Commission meeting over concerns of homeless camps growing in popularity along the river. The commission is considering an ordinance and have looked into the legality in their discussions. The Supreme Court determined it is not cruel and unusual punishment to not allow camping on public property. Commissioner Dave Piepkorn says…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Two Fargo City Commissioners take the Oath of Office as they begin their new four-year-terms. Newly elected Michelle Turnberg and re-relected John Strand take the Oath of Office, administered by Municipal Judge Steve Dawson. Fargo voters elected the two on June 11 to the open seats on the city commission. Turnberg and Strand each began their…
FARGO (KVRR) – North Dakota-based Epic Companies has filed for bankruptcy. The Minot-based business filed for Chapter 11, which involves the reorganization of debts and assets. The reorganization would allow Epic to continue operating under supervision of the court. In court documents, Epic is declaring assets and liabilities of between $10 million and $50 million. The company is listing between 50…
FARGO — It’s kind of like Air Bnb, but for dogs: a way to give your family some more room to roam, or maybe just a chance to make a little cash on the side. And now there are spots — or Sniffspots — open right here in our region for you and your canine family members. Sniffspot is a…
