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Woman Pleads Guilty To Running Upper Midwest Drug Enterprise From Mexico

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A St. Cloud woman pleads guilty in Fargo to leading a dangerous drug distribution enterprise from Mexico. 30-year-old Macalla Knott pled guilty to Conspiracy to Distribute Controlled Substances, Money Laundering Conspiracy and Continuing Criminal Enterprise. She admitted to supervising, managing, and leading more than five people in the enterprise while living in Mexico since March 2020. Prosecutors say…

Cass County deputies save inmate’s life with Narcan

The 22-year-old told deputies she had taken a controlled substance

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Cass County deputies save an inmate’s life with Narcan. Around 7:30 a.m. Monday, a recently arrested 22-year-old woman told a deputy they had taken a controlled substance. After losing consciousness, the inmate was given Narcan. She was taken to an area hospital for care and then returned to the Cass County Jail. An investigation is underway…

Legacy Elementary Principal Resigns After Being Placed on Administrative Leave

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — West Fargo Public Schools board members tonight will take up the sudden resignation of Jason Markusen. The principal of Legacy Elementary was placed on leave last Wednesday while the district conducted an investigation into allegations of inappropriate behavior. A district spokesperson says the allegations did not involve students. They also say Markusen did not specify…

Fargo, Crookston bishops say okay for Catholics to eat corned beef on St. Patrick’s Day, but not in Bismarck

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Catholics aren’t typically supposed to eat meat on Fridays during Lent. But Friday March 17, they’ll be getting a break, depending on where they live. The bishops of the Fargo Diocese and the Crookston Diocese are dispensing with the order this year so Catholics can celebrate a traditional St. Patrick’s Day with corned beef and cabbage….

Fargo’s new Brewhalla sets an opening date

The indoor market created by Drekker Brewing will include multiple stores, shops and restaurants

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The time has come for Brewhalla to open. Fargo’s new food & entertainment wonderland will open to the public this Saturday, March 18 at 10 a.m. The indoor market created by Drekker Brewing will include multiple stores, shops and restaurants. Some well-known places include: Unglued, Luna Market and Nichole’s Fine Pastry. Brewhalla will also include a…

Bismarck police officer on administrative leave while being investigated for using excessive force

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — A Bismarck police officer is placed on administrative leave and being investigated for possible excessive use of force while taking a man into custody Thursday. According to police, the officer responded to the area of 24th Street and East Main Avenue shortly before 8 p.m. for a 63-year-old man standing in the middle of the street….