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Fargo Police identify body found in Red River

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The Fargo Police Department identifies the body found in the Red River. The man is 32-year-old Phillip Bergquist and has no permanent address. Police responded to a report around 11:15 Sunday morning, just north of Main Avenue. Anyone with information related to this incident or his recent activities are encouraged to contact the FPD at 701.235.4493….

Despite Supreme Court order, judge refuses to let North Dakota abortion ban take effect

Red River Women’s Clinic, MoorheadFARGO  – A North Dakota judge on Monday affirmed his refusal to let the state’s abortion ban take effect despite the state Supreme Court ordering him to reconsider whether he had made the “appropriate” decision as a lawsuit over the law is pending. Judge Bruce Romanick last month rejected a request from North Dakota Attorney General…

West Fargo homeowner is fundraising for “Skeletons for St. Jude” this Halloween

A QR code is posted outside for trick-or-treaters to donate money to the children's hospital

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A West Fargo chainsaw carving artist and contractor is using his spooky skills to help others. Jay Ray is hoping his giant Halloween creations can catch a few donations from trick-or-treaters. It’s part of ‘Skeletons for St. Jude,’ a national fundraising campaign that started a few years ago. This decorated house is 332 7th Street…

Growl-O-Ween has pups strutting their stuff

Trick or treating for pups? Three Dog Bakery in West Fargo holds its 1st Annual Growl-O-Ween event.

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR)- The event featured a musical contest, there was a costume contest for dogs and their owners and some people got really creative with some of the looks. There were games too, where dogs won prizes. Musical sit was a hit with the dogs and people say they want more social events like these for their pets….

Motorcycle driver killed in Fargo crash identified

The crash happened after the driver left a parking lot and lost control of the motorcycle

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — North Dakota Highway Patrol has also released the name of the man killed in a motorcycle crash in Fargo Saturday afternoon. Thirty-eight-year-old Andrew Burt, of Byron, Minnesota, was killed when he accelerated while driving out of a parking lot, lost control, and hit a curb. It happened in the 3500 Block Westrac Drive. Authorities say Burt…

Man identified in Richland County motorcycle crash

The crash happened Saturday afternoon

WYNDMERE, N.D. (KVRR) — The North Dakota Highway Patrol releases the name of the man killed in a motorcycle crash Saturday afternoon near Wyndmere. Authorities say 53-year-old Troy Green, of Breckenridge, was thrown from his bike when an SUV turned in front of him. He was traveling west on Highway 13. Green was not wearing a helmet. The 41-year-old driver of…

Bomb Squad Called To Cass Co. Jail After Item Found In Incoming Inmates Backpack

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Red River Valley Bomb Squad is called to the Cass County Jail after a suspicious device is found in an incoming inmates backpack. A Fargo Police K9 alerted officers about the device while 66-year-old Leonard Budrea, Jr. was being booked around 3 Sunday afternoon. Bomb squad techs were able to deactivate and destroy the device. There…

Secret Service agent Clint Hill writes about travels with Jacqueline Kennedy

FARGO (KVRR) – A Washburn, North Dakota native who was part of President John F. Kennedy’s Secret Service detail has a new book and a story that’s never been told. Retired Secret Service agent Clint Hill was in the presidential motorcade when Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas, in November, 1963. The book, entitled “My Travels With Mrs. Kennedy,” was inspired…