North Dakota News

Rochester Man Arrested for Luring of Minor in Grand Forks County

GRAND FORKS CO., N.D. (KVRR) — A Rochester, Minnesota man is arrested in Emerado, North Dakota while attempting to meet who he thought was a teenage girl. It ended up being a sheriff’s deputy. 27-year-old Daniel Henke is accused of luring a minor by computer and solicitation of a minor. Henke initiated a text message conversation with a sheriff’s deputy,…

Sanford’s proposed merger with Fairview Health Services called off

FARGO (KVRR) – A proposed merger involving health care giants Sanford Health and Fairview Health Services has been discontinued. Sanford President Bill Gassen said in an email to employees Thursday, “this is the right decision for our patients and residents, our people and the communities we serve.” “The significant benefits we identified for a combined system with Fairview Health Services…

New charges filed against driver in fatal golf cart crash

Erin BrousseauFARGO (KVRR) – Charges have been upgraded against a woman who was arrested following a golf cart crash in Mapleton that led to the death of a Fargo woman. Assistant Cass County States Attorney Robert Vallie says 43-year-old Erin Brousseau is charged with criminal vehicular homicide. Thirty-seven-year-old Ashley Tangedal was injured after she was thrown from the golf cart. …

Battling the extreme heat in the F-M metro

The highs across much of the F-M metro reached 97 degrees Wednesday.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The oppressive heat hitting our region has people looking for ways to stay hydrated. Some nonprofits, like The Salvation Army in downtown Fargo, have set times for people to come in, enjoy some food and a refreshing, cool beverage. “People come in the morning from 8 a.m. to 12:30. So, we provide services like breakfast and…

Mobile Food Pantry makes more stops in Clay County

CLAY CO., Minn. (KVRR) — Trucks carrying fresh produce and non-perishable items continue to make stops in Minnesota towns. The mobile food truck making stops in Ulen, Glyndon and Moorhead. Great Plains Food Bank advertises set times and places to stop in communities to pick up the food. All in need of food assistance are welcome to attend and receive…

‘Wallin will forever be my hero’: Celebration of Life held for fallen Fargo officer

FARGO, ND (KVRR) – Thousand of people gathered at Scheels Arena in Fargo to honor fallen Fargo Police Officer Jake Wallin, including members of his family. “We can’t fix character. If it’s not already steadfastly in the person. And Jake had impeccable character.” said Fargo Police Chief David Zibolski. Making statements during the ceremony were Officers Dotas and Hawes, who…

West Acres Mall Announces Lush is Coming This Fall

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A new store called Lush is coming to West Acres Mall in Fargo this fall. The company carries a wide variety of handmade cosmetics. In a social media release from the mall, they say Lush focuses on creating innovative products and using fresh, ethically-sourced ingredients. The store will be located between Pretzelmaker and Orange Julius and…

“Swing Fore Support” To Help Officers at Suite Shots

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Here is another way you can support the Fargo Police Department. Suite Shots in Fargo is hosting “Swing Fore Support” on Thursday from 10 am until 11 pm. Fifty-percent of game play all day will be donated to the Leadership Care Fund. That fund helps officers through medical emergencies and life-changing events. You can find more…