FARGO (KFGO) – A Fargo teen has been arrested for selling counterfeit identification cards to minors. Police say they began investigating the case in September 2023. They obtained several warrants and determined that 19-year-old Blaise Bitz sold more than 500 fake IDs to minors, profiting more than $40,000 in the scheme. A search of Bitz’s home in the 1200 block…
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — A man is found unresponsive after crashing into a light pole on Washington Street and 13th Avenue South in Grand Forks. First responders were on scene shortly after the crash around 10 a.m. and started CPR on the man. He was taken to Altru ER by ambulance where he was pronounced dead. Police say it…
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP/KVRR) — Baby Olivia isn’t a real baby. It’s an animated fetus that develops over the course of a three-minute video that has become a new front in state-level abortion politics. Bills in the Iowa, Kentucky, Missouri and West Virginia legislatures would require public school students to watch a video like Baby Olivia, which was created by…
(Casselton Fire Dept.)CASS COUNTY N.D. (KVRR-KFGO) – A home near Chaffee, North Dakota was heavily damaged by fire early Thursday. Chaffee is about 15 miles southwest of Casselton. Casselton Assistant Fire Chief Adrian Kieffer says firefighters responded to a report of a house fire about 4:30 a.m. west of Chaffee but the firefighters cancelled the call as it turned out…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A man who played a pivotal role in leading Milwaukee to a 45% reduction in overall homelessness is bringing his ideas to the metro. James Mathy, Milwaukee County Housing Administrator, gave his “Housing First Presentation” at Fargo City Hall. He talked about the necessary components to develop an end to homelessness including a housing-first approach. Mathy…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Essentia Health is offering two new support groups for patients and caregivers of all types of cancer beginning in March. This is a 10-week group and there is no cost. One of the groups is a normal meet-up while the other is called “Journal With Me” which is a creative writing support group. That one is…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Cybersecurity continues to be a pressing matter in the U.S. as people’s data and personal information is always at risk for someone trying to steal it. And it can impact anyone. “Well, it’s very important because everything we do these days is online. Every single thing we do. So you got to protect yourself.” said Eric…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A former tax return preparer who had clients in North Dakota has pleaded guilty to five counts of preparing false tax returns. Joseph Korha of Minneapolis worked as a tax return preparer for a business in Phoenix. In 2019, Korha submitted more than 100 fraudulent returns for clients, many of whom lived in the Fargo area….
FARGO (KVRR) – They’re some of the most beautiful and beloved birds in North Dakota and Minnesota. But the raptors of our region are in trouble, and they need our help. A group of volunteers who work to save the lives of injured and sick federally protected raptors here in our region is trying to get the birds a facility…
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KVRR) — President Joe Biden has approved Gov. Doug Burgum’s request for a presidential major disaster declaration. It covers over $11.5 million in damage from the Christmas holiday ice storm. The disaster declaration was approved for 13 counties in southeast North Dakota from December 25-27, 2023. Burgum declared a statewide emergency on December 29 for infrastructure damage from…
