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Feds charge man for theft of ruby slippers from ‘Wizard of Oz’

THE SLIPPERS WERE STOLEN FROM THE JUDY GARLAND MUSEUM IN GRAND RAPIDS, MINNESOTA

Ruby slippers. (FBI)FARGO (KVRR/AP) – A federal grand jury has indicted a man in connection with the 2005 theft of a pair of ruby slippers from the Judy Garland Museum in Grand Rapids, Minnesota. Court documents says Terry Martin is charged with one count of theft of major artwork. The Associated Press reports Martin lives about 12 miles from the…

Prosecutors, defense attorneys ask judge to remove Rodriguez from death row

FARGO (KVRR) – Federal prosecutors in Fargo and attorneys for Alfonso Rodriguez Jr. have started the process of removing Rodriguez from death row. In March, Attorney General Merrick Garland directed U.S. Attorney Mac Schneider to withdraw the notice of intention to seek the death penalty against Rodriguez, who was sentenced to death in 2006 for the kidnapping and killing of…

Group calls for external audit after billing errors cost West Fargo over $1 million

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR-KFGO) – A citizen group in West Fargo is calling for an external audit of city finances and billing practices after errors in utilities billing led to more than $1 million in losses for taxpayers. A public records analysis by The Forum first revealed the billing errors, including an undercharge of $1.4 million to Cargill’s West Fargo…

PBA tour coming to Moorhead’s Sunset Lanes in June

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — For the first time in fifty years, some of the best bowlers on the planet are coming to the F-M area this June. The Professional Bowlers Association Tour is stopping by Sunset Lanes in Moorhead starting June 13th and organizers are looking to recruit new fans. Players from Canada, Massachusetts, Colorado will compete against the touring…

Cass County Sheriff’s Office will hold training at Bonanzaville

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — If you see heavy law enforcement or hear gunfire at Bonanzaville, don’t be alarmed. The Cass County Sheriff’s Office will be conducting law enforcement training in West Fargo starting tonight. The training dates are May 16th, 17th, and 23rd. All training times are 5:30 to 9:30 PM. Categories: Local News, North Dakota News Tags: Bonanzaville,…

With sudden change in temps and snow melt comes spring allergies

FARGO, ND (KVRR) – After a long and brutal winter, we are finally seeing the grass and the colors of summer start to bloom.  With that sudden change in temperatures and snow melt comes spring allergies.  Dr. Woei Eng, an allergist at Sanford in Fargo says, “tree pollens are the major issue around this area. Usually, the tree pollen such as oak…