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Fargo Man Found Not Guilty of Murder of Girlfriend in 2020

A Fargo man facing life in prison is found not guilty of a December 2020 murder in connection with the death of his girlfriend.

April 7, 2022

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A Fargo man facing life in prison is found not guilty of a December 2020 murder in connection with the death of his girlfriend. “We the jury duly impaneled and sworn in the above titled action due find the defendant Cody Raymond Plumlee not guilty of the crime of murder as charged in the amended information.”…

Several Arrests Made During Knock-and- Announce Warrant in South Fargo

April 7, 2022

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Several people are arrested during a high-risk, knock-and-announce search warrant in south Fargo. Red River Valley SWAT Team assisted Fargo Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Division just before 8 Thursday night in the 2500 block of 14th Street South. A flash bang device was used and no one was hurt. Police say no further information is available as…

Gwinner Fire Protection District used public funds to buy booze, groceries, golf outings

April 7, 2022

Jim Monk,

GWINNER, N.D. (KVRR) – The North Dakota Auditor’s Office says the Gwinner Rural Fire Protection District used public funds to purchase alcohol and groceries for its staff and volunteers. From 2015 until 2020, $28,080 was spent on alcohol, groceries, and golf outings. The audit also found that the fire district had no documentation for 12 expenditures, totaling $26,416. “This is an…

Fargo man found not guilty in girlfriend’s death

April 7, 2022

Jim Monk,

Cody Plumlee reacts after being found not guilty in his murder trial. FARGO (KVRR) – A Fargo man has been acquitted of murder in connection with the death of his girlfriend. A jury in Fargo found 29-year-old Cody Plumlee not guilty of murder, aggravated assault and reckless endangerment. Plumlee was convicted of reckless driving, theft of property and giving false…

North Dakota child immunization rates decline during pandemic

April 7, 2022

Jim Monk,

BISMARCK, N.D. – North Dakota health officials say routine childhood immunization rates have declined during the coronavirus pandemic. The Department of Health says the measles, mumps, and rubella vaccination rate for North Dakota children from 19 months to 35 months decreased more than 6% between December 2019 to December 2022 to about 78%. The meningococcal meningitis vaccination rate for North…

Pet Connection: Meet Brussels

Talk about a snack -- this guy is seriously cute.

April 7, 2022

Emily Welker,

Whatever kind of cuddles you can dish out, this guy can take, and come back for more. Brussels the black lab mix is a bit bigger than a mere sprout. He’s an 86-pound bundle of beefy love. This sweetheart of a fellow couldn’t come in a nicer package — he’s got all his shots, he’s chipped and neutered, and has…

Red River Zoo Removes Birds From Display Over Avian Flu Concerns

Birds likely to stay off public display throughout the season

April 7, 2022

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Because of the avian flu outbreak hitting our region, you won’t be able to see any of your favorite feathered friends down at the Red River Zoo. Executive Director Sally Jacobson says the zoo has been monitoring the spread of the virus since December. With the virus in our region, the zoo moved a its…

Carlson enters crowded Fargo City Commission race

April 7, 2022

Jim Monk,

Al CarlsonFARGO (KVRR) – Former North Dakota House Majority Leader Al Carlson is running for the Fargo City Commission. Carlson spent 26 years representing District 41 in the legislature, the last 10 years as majority leader. The Republican lost his reelection bid in 2018. Carlson says he believes his experience will help him “be an outstanding Fargo City Commissioner, representing all…

Sanford Health Introduces Global Nursing Mentor Program

April 6, 2022

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Sanford Health launches a new program connecting nurses around the globe as mentors. Six applicants are selected to be part of The World Clinic Global Nursing Mentor Program to go to Hospital Metropolitano in Costa Rica for mentorship and collaboration opportunities with staff there. “A lot of the nurses with burnout and their bucket just wasn’t…

NDSU’s Take Back The Night event rallies against sexual assault

April 6, 2022

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – North Dakota State University hosts Take Back The Night to say sexual violence has no place anywhere. Organizations like the NDSU Counseling Center, Violence Prevention Educators and the Rape and Abuse Crisis Center offered resources for sexual assault survivors and their advocates. NDSU staff say if someone shares their story with you, it’s important to listen…