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Former West Fargo police chief has high profile role in Guthrie investigation in Arizona

February 5, 2026

TJ Nelson,

TUCSON, Ariz. (KVRR) — There is a familiar name and face involved in investigating the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie in Tucson, Arizona, the mother of NBC Today co-anchor Savanna Guthrie. Heith Janke is the FBI Special Agent In Charge of the investigation out of the Phoenix office. Janke is the former police chief in West Fargo. He applied for the…

North Dakota to offer state employees early retirement in face of declining revenues

February 5, 2026

KVRR Staff,

Joe Morrissette, director of the Office of Management and Budget, speaks to lawmakers during a meeting of the Budget Section on June 25, 2025. Also pictured is Allen Knudson, legislative budget analyst. (Photo by Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — Some North Dakota state employees will be offered early retirement incentives as the state tries to adjust…

Grand Forks City Council approves $50,000 for overtime for officers and others at large events

February 4, 2026

KVRR Staff,

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — The police chief in Grand Forks is concerned about safety at some public events and he wants to increase staffing at those events. Chief Jason Freedman asked the city council on Monday for $50,000 to cover overtime costs so they can have more officers at large, outdoor events. The council unanimously approved the motion. It…

Animal Rescue In Fertile Takes In 50 Animals Saved From Hoarder Conditions

50 Animals Rescued from Hoarder-Like Conditions

The animals were rescued from a home on the North Dakota side of the border, but the closest rescue was in Fertile, Minnesota - and Smiley's Rescues gamely stepped up to meet the challenge.

February 4, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

FERTILE, MN (KVRR) – The numbers are staggering: 27 adult cats, 15 kittens, three adult senior dogs, and five guinea pigs. Smiley’s Rescues in Fertile received word back in January that those animals had been surrendered to law enforcement after being discovered in what’s been described as hoarder-like conditions in a home on the North Dakota side of the border….

A Man Faces Federal Charges In Connection With Mail Theft Of Approximately 250 Victims

A man facing federal charges in connection with approximately 250 mail thefts

February 4, 2026

Juliana Pelaez,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — “In my time as sheriff here, since 2019, we haven’t had as many people affected through a mail theft of this nature,” said Sheriff Jesse Jahner, Cass County Sheriff. Approximately 250 people across Cass and Ransom Counties have reported mail theft. And through the ongoing investigation, law enforcement has identified and arrested 50-year old Michael J….

Hector terminal expansion set to open next week

February 4, 2026

Eric Bolin,

The new expanded passenger terminal at Hector International Airport. 2/4/26.FARGO — Hector International Airport invites media members in to show off the nearly complete terminal expansion. The $155 million dollar project nearly doubles the number of gateways from 5 to 9, and is scheduled to be open to the public next week. There are now recharging outlets underneath seats as…

Measles case confirmed in Williams County, North Dakota

February 4, 2026

Alison Voorhees,

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — The first case of measles for 2026 in North Dakota is reported. North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services says the confirmed case is in Williams County, located in the northwest part of the state. HHS says the person was unvaccinated and contracted the measles out-of-state. People who may have been exposed have been notified….

Red River Valley SWAT plans training for Thursday

February 4, 2026

Alison Voorhees,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Red River Valley SWAT will be doing training on Thursday, February 5th. It will take place in the 1000 block of 28th Street North in Fargo from 4 p.m. until 9 p.m. Fargo Police say you can expect to hear loud noise and yelling. You’ll also see SWAT members carrying firearms. No live rounds will be…

Former West Fargo church business manager indicted for embezzling over $600,000

February 4, 2026

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A former business manager for Faith Journey Lutheran Church in West Fargo is accused in federal court of embezzling over $600,000. Carly Tufte has been indicted on five counts of bank fraud and one count of access device fraud. Court documents show the alleged thefts happened between April 2019 and December 2024. Tufte is accused of…

Sandy’s Donuts buys building to make it a donut factory and distribution center

February 4, 2026

KVRR Staff,

Future manufacturing and distribution facility for Sandy’s Donuts at 1914 4th Avenue NW in West Fargo, ND WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) – Sandy’s Donuts has plans to turn the former Air Mechanical building in West Fargo into a donut factory. The location is currently 11,300-square-feet and Sandy’s plans to build a 3,000-square-foot addition. The owner says the goal is to…