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LIVE: Tackling the Tough Stuff in Suicide Prevention Month

FARGO — September is Suicide Prevention Month, and local Essentia Health experts want you to check on your loved ones. There can be signs they’re showing that they may be significantly depressed and thinking about ending their lives. They include changes in hygiene, eating or sleeping patterns, and withdrawing from social activities or engagement. They may also display a preoccupation…

Excessive force complaint filed following arrest in Fargo

    FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – A complaint has been filed against Fargo Police following an arrest related to the shooting incident in Broadway Square, Sunday. David Clem and Jody Englehardt claim they called police and were rendering aid to a shooting victim who had approached them in the square. In a Snapchat video sent to KVRR officers can be…

FAA awards $24 million to North Dakota airports

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The FAA awards $24 million to North Dakota airports. That includes $8.5 million for Hector International’s Airport Terminal Expansion Project. Senator John Hoeven, who is a member of the Senate Transportation Appropriations Committee, is working to fulfill the federal cost of the project. So far, almost $34 million has been secured. Airports in Minot and Bismarck…

Soul Solutions Will Host a 5k Run/Walk

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Soul Solutions Recovery Center will be hosting a Recovery Requires Action 5k Walk and Run.  Soul Solutions has made it their mission for the event to be themed on achieving recovery by considering the whole person: body, mind and spirit. The walk and run will take place Tuesday evening at 5:00 starting at Soul Solutions. Dinner…

Blue Cross Blue Shield Hosted Annual Worksite Wellness Event

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota hosted their annual Worksite Wellness event. The event invites managers, HR professionals, and business leaders from across the state to learn more about how to take care of yourself and your team People attended break-out sessions with keynote speakers focused on different practices of well-being. Multiple organizations set up…

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…