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Ex-Cass County deputy sentenced for making unwanted sexual advances toward women

Former Cass County Deputy Darin VikenFARGO (KVRR-KFGO) – A former Cass County Sheriff’s deputy has been sentenced after pleading guilty to six misdemeanors for what prosecutors say was harassing conduct toward women enrolled in the court-ordered 24-7 program. Darin Viken, 63, of Fargo, the former coordinator of the program, was fired more than a year ago. He was charged in…

Air traffic controllers didn’t warn a B-52 bomber crew about a nearby airliner, the Air Force says

A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress assigned to the 5th Bomb Wing, Minot Air Force Base (AFB), North Dakota, arrives to Nellis AFB for Red Flag-Nellis 25-2, March 6, 2025. Red Flag provides unique training with an emphasis on Airmen and Guardians’ readiness for high-end warfighting and strategic competition. (U.S. Air Force photo by William R. Lewis)MINOT, N.D. (AP) —…

Fargo Cass Public Health hosting Back-to-School Immunization Clinics

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — As part of National Immunization Awareness Month, Fargo Cass Public Health is helping families get ready for the school year with immunization clinics throughout August. Children, teens and young adults are required to have certain immunizations before entering school, to help prevent serious diseases like measles, meningitis and whooping cough. All of the clinics will take…

Farmers turn to 500-foot plastic storage bags in wake of storm damage

Chad Wendel uses bags to store corn after it has been dried in his grain-handling facility that stands in the background. (Jeff Beach/North Dakota Monitor)NORTH DAKOTA (North Dakota Monitor) — When June storms demolished three grain bins that Dean Bjornson had planned to use to store much of this year’s crop, his reaction was to bag it instead He ordered…

Fargo city attorney tasked with looking into recovering funds by city

New Fargo fire chief sworn in during Monday commission meeting

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — When money is tight, you have to find ways to account for every single dollar. That is why Fargo City Commissioner Dave Piepkorn is requesting the city attorney look into the legality of recovering city funds from entities that misused the money. One of the entities called out in his request is Faith4Hope. Faith and Charles…

North Dakota Department of Commerce taking applicants for tourism and community enhancement grants

North Dakota State Capitol / BismarckBISMARCK, N.D. — North Dakota is opening up money to enhance tourism, community infrastructure, and historic preservation across the state. The grants, which were voted on in the last legislative session, are to provide money to communities to support various projects that will contribute to visitor and resident experiences. They range from providing money for…

Gov. Armstrong requests a presidential major disaster declaration for 19 counties

Large destructive tornado touches down around 11 pm June 20th outside of Enderlin, ND. (Max Mueller/KVRR)BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — Gov. Kelly Armstrong has requested a presidential major disaster declaration for storms last month that left four people dead. The severe storms on June 20 and 21 produced around 20 tornadoes and straight-line winds that caused widespread public damage estimated at…

Sweet Ambition: Breaking the S’mores Record at the Night Bazaar

FARGO — The newest Night Bazaar is almost here the nonprofit Folkways is ready to get you all fired up. And we got a warmup on the Morning Show Monday. Folkways co-founder Simone Wai joined the show to show off her marshmallow-toasting tips ahead of the nonprofit’s attempt to break the world record for most people eating S’mores simultaneously. They’re…

Essentia Health will offer walk-in sports physical, immunization blitzes

Essentia HealthFARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — If your teen needs a sports physical or up-to-date vaccines, Essentia Health is offering walk-in options the last week of July. Blitzes will be held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, July 28, through Friday, August 1, at the Essentia Health-South University Clinic and the Essentia Health-The Lights West Fargo Clinic. Vaccinations will also…