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Enough fentanyl to kill 36,000 people seized by feds in N.D. in 2022

December 29, 2022

KVRR Staff,

NORTH DAKOTA (KFGO) – Throughout 2022, Drug Enforcement Administration investigators nationwide reported seizing more than 379 million potentially deadly doses of fentanyl in both pill and powder form, enough to kill every American. In some states, seized-dose totals tripled the amount reported in 2021. DEA spokeswoman Emily Murray said 36,000 lethal doses of fentanyl were seized by federal agents in…

Shannon Brandt murder trial could be moved from Foster County, N.D.

December 29, 2022

KVRR Staff,

Shannon BrandtNORTH DAKOTA – (KFGO) – Tentative dates have been agreed upon for the trial of Shannon Brandt, who is accused of murdering 18-year-old Cayler Ellingson after a street dance in McHenry in September. At a hearing held via Zoom on Thursday morning, Southeast District Judge Bradley Cruff designated two weeks for the trial and scheduled it to start on…

Hundreds across F-M region participate in Winter Solstice Walk

A walk to celebrate the Winter Solstice brings out hundreds from F-M community to Lindenwood Park.

December 28, 2022

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Hundreds across the F-M region enjoying a nice snowy stroll at Lindenwood Park to celebrate the longest night of the year featuring glow sticks and candle lights. “What we’re doing is, we’re advocating for the sustainable use of the Red River. It’s pretty much a 0.9 mile loop. I’ve got my parents here handing out glow sticks…

Fargo City Commission passes vote to change city’s code defining adult entertainment businesses

December 28, 2022

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The Fargo City Commission votes 4 to 1 to change the city’s code regulating and defining adult entertainment businesses. It would force some business to move locations to keep away from churches and schools. Adult use provisions were adopted in 1998 and have not been updated since. Supporters of the ordnance say the change will help…

High-risk traffic stop leads to arrest near Mapleton

It happened on I-94 around 3 p.m.

December 28, 2022

Alison Voorhees,

MAPLETON, N.D. (KVRR) — Troopers with the North Dakota Highway Patrol conducted a high-risk traffic stop. They were responding to a report of a reckless driver/road rage incident around 3:00 this afternoon. Someone says their vehicle was shot at and a window broke. A vehicle was pulled over on I-94 near Mapleton where the suspect was taken into custody. The…

$150k Powerball ticket sold in Fargo hasn’t been claimed

December 28, 2022

Site Staff,

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) – A winning Powerball ticket worth $150,000 bought in Fargo hasn’t been claimed. The winner bought it at the Casey’s on 45th Street South July 18th. The ticket matched four white balls and the Powerball for $50,000. It also had the power play option tripling the money. The winner has to call the North Dakota Lottery Office…

Alleged doughnut thief charged with brandishing hatchet

December 28, 2022

Site Staff,

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) – A Bismarck man is accused of raising a hatchet toward a convenience store clerk who tried to stop him from stealing doughnuts. Thirty-six-year old Brently Iron Road faces felony terrorizing and misdemeanor criminal trespass charges in connection with the incident December 23. Police say a clerk at the Simonson Station store confronted Iron Road after Iron…

LIVE: ND’s new U.S. Attorney prepares to retry penalty phase of Rodriguez trial

Mac Schneider's in the top spot at Fargo's federal courthouse.

December 28, 2022

Emily Welker,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo-based attorney and longtime politician Mac Schneider was tapped about a year ago by President Joe Biden to serve at the U.S. Attorney for the state of North Dakota. Now that he’s been confirmed, Schneider is taking the reins at Fargo’s federal courthouse with the help of a team of longtime federal prosecutors there. He came…

Red River Zoo animals use Christmas trees for playtime

December 27, 2022

KVRR Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The animals at the Red River Zoo love the holiday season not only for the cold temperatures, but also for the trees. While the animals are able to play outside, even in the cold temperatures, they still can get bored. Zookeepers are always looking for ways to introduce new items to the animals. Christmas trees are…

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Study: Heart attack risk increases during end of December

The American Heart Association suggest ways to prepare for a heart-healthy holiday to avoid heart attacks

December 25, 2022

Site Staff,

UNITED STATES (KVRR) — The end of December is well known as the most wonderful time of the year, but doctors say it’s also when heart attacks are most likely to occur. According to the American Heart Association, the last week of December brings more heart attack deaths than any other time of year. The study reports that more cardiac…