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Suspect arrested in death of teenage boy in Fargo

Marcus RexrodeFARGO (KVRR) – An arrest has been made in the death of a teenage boy Monday in Fargo. Thirty-one-year-old Marcus Brian Rexrode is in the Cass County Jail. A jail official confirmed that Rexrode is in custody in connection with the boy’s death. He was arrested Wednesday night. He’s being held on charges including murder, firearm possessed by felon…

Upscale department store Von Maur coming to West Acres

FARGO (KVRR-KFGO) – West Acres has announced a new tenant for the old Herberger’s space in the mall. Iowa-based Von Maur department store will open for business in spring 2025. West Acres CEO Brad Schlossman said the mall has been cultivating its relationship with Von Maur for over a decade and that the department store’s lease is by far the…

Relay for Life kicks off at West Fargo High School

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Students, teachers, and cancer survivors assembled at West Fargo High School for Relay for Life. The event is designed to remember those lost to cancer and people still fighting it. So far this year, event coordinators say $20,000 has been raised. At the event, people were given a chance to make a luminaria bag to…

Students turn into historical figures at Lewis and Clark Elementary School

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Third, fourth, and fifth graders presented a Living Wax Museum of historical people at Lewis and Clark Elementary School. This year’s theme was “Ingenious Ideas” where students picked a famous historical figure to research who impacted the world and give a thirty to forty five second presentation. Some of the historical figures chosen were Albert Einstein,…

Staying Safe In Construction Zones This Holiday Weekend

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – With the summer season comes everyone’s least favorite season, construction season. With the 2023 road construction upon us there are a few things the NDDOT would like everyone to remember. “We recognize this weekend, it’s Memorial Day weekend coming up so it’s that busy summer travel season kicking off and we want to take time to…

People Speak Out On Transgender Law Stance of Fargo School Board

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — The conversation got a little heated at times during last night’s Fargo School Board meeting. There was a mix of comments during the public comment period at the board meeting regarding the district’s position about a new state transgender law. Superintendent Rupak Gandhi said the district would keep students safe instead of obeying the law which…

Attorney General Wrigley releases 2022 crime report

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — According to North Dakota Attorney General Drew Wrigley, certain crimes against persons have increased, while overall crimes against persons are down five percent from 2021. He released last year’s crime stats Tuesday morning at the State Capitol in Bismarck. Reported murders have seen a 76.5% increase, from 13 to 30 cases. Negligent manslaughter and kidnappings have…

Parents of Native American basketball players file federal complaint over racist taunts at game

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — The parents of two Native American players on a North Dakota high school basketball team are seeking a federal investigation into racist taunts their sons endured during a game in January. The parents of Andre Austin and Teysean Eaglestaff filed a discrimination complaint earlier this month with the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights…