U.S. Customs & Border ProtectionFARGO (KVRR) – Newly unsealed court documents are providing more information about the seizure of nearly 2,800 pounds of marijuana at the Pembina Port of Entry last year. The marijuana was discovered in April, 2021, but until now, details of the case have been kept under seal by a federal judge because of concerns that the…
BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR-KFGO) A lawsuit was filed in federal court by two North Dakota Indian tribes, challenging the legislative map drawn in last year’s redistricting plan. The Spirit Lake Tribe and the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians say that the new boundaries dilute the voting rights of Native Americans which would be a violation of the Voting Rights Act…
WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — West Fargo’s Assistant City Administrator Timothy Solberg is no longer with the city. Communication Director Melissa Richard say Solberg’s employment was terminated January 27. His position has been listed on the city’s website with an annual salary of over $132,000. Solberg was arrested last month during a domestic situation in Fargo. He is charged with…
FARGO-MOORHEAD (KVRR) – We’re looking at local police departments’ policies following the death of Amir Locke at the hands of a Minneapolis SWAT team during a no knock warrant. He was armed on a couch when he was shot and killed. What are the steps Fargo and Moorhead Police Departments go through to get a no knock warrant? “The benefit…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Supporters of Native activist Leonard Peltier gather in front of the federal courthouse in Fargo after reports of him having COVID start circulating. He’s 77-years-old with multiple health conditions putting him at high risk of dying. “What do we want? Justice! When do we want it? Now!” crowd yells. Peltier is serving two life sentences for…
WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — West Fargo Police Officer Tim Brown is back at work for the first time since suffering cardiac arrest three months ago. Brown is back in uniform tonight and ready to get to work at 9:30. Chief Denis Otterness calls it a miraculous recovery. Brown collapsed last November at the Cass County Jail while booking in…
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — An electrical wire malfunction is the cause of an apartment fire this morning in Grand Forks. Fire crews arrived at 506 48th Street North and found heavy smoke on the first and second floors of the three story building. A fire was found between the first and second floors. They removed part of the ceiling…
BISMARCK, N.D. – A Bismarck woman has been charged with stealing more than $222,000 from the law firm where she worked for five years. Barbara Norman faces up to 20 years in prison if she’s convicted. According to court documents, Norman worked for Larson Latham Heuttl Law Firm from December 2014 to January 2020. An audit discovered extra payroll payments of…
FARGO (KVRR) – Dozens of supporters of Leonard Peltier gathered in front of the federal courthouse in downtown Fargo, asking that Peltier be released from prison. About 50 people attended the “Rise Up For Leonard Peltier” rally. The demonstrators prayed, carried signs and listened to speakers from the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa and the Spirit Lake Nation. Several similar…
Marino BorgesFARGO (KVRR) – Federal charges have been filed against a Fargo man who’s accused of sending threatening messages to Gov. Doug Burgum’s office. According to a newly-unsealed FBI affidavit, 38-year-old Marino Borges sent an email to Burgum’s office on Feb 1. The email refers to the “corrupt city of Fargo” and says “I want you to be aware when…
