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LIVE: Rescued Reptile Heads Home After Wild Minnesota Adventure

This may be their craziest rescue yet.

A lost Texan is on his way back to his home state this morning, thanks to the tireless work of some of the region’s most dedicated animal rescuers. It all started when a company right here in the Fargo metro area discovered him cuddled up in a comfy spot inside their masonry delivery — and promptly called for help from…

Fargo strip mall fire was intentionally set

FARGO (KVRR) – A fire that gutted a large portion of a Fargo strip mall last month was intentionally set. The May 11 fire at 3242 20th St. South tore through Bodyworks Physical Therapy and GiGi’s Playhouse. No one was seriously injured.  One firefighter had minor injuries. Fargo Fire Marshal Ryan Erickson says Fargo Police are conducting a criminal investigation….

Full-scale disaster exercise set for Wednesday at Hector International Airport

FARGO (KVRR) – A full-scale airport disaster simulation will be held at Hector International Airport in Fargo Wednesday. The scenario involves an aircraft carrying 62 passengers and 4 crew members that crashes upon landing. Airport officials say the simulation is conducted every three years to meet FAA requirements and to provide first responders an opportunity to react to an airline…

Parents petition to recall Fargo School Board Members

The four school board members listed in the petition include; Jim Johnson, Dr. Tracie Newman, Seth Holden and Nikkie Gullickson.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Some Fargo Public School parents have created a petition to recall four School Board members. “Myself and a group of parents have gotten together to start a campaign to recall the Fargo School board. There’s four that are eligible to be recalled at this time; the other five are up for reelection in less than a…

Fargo’s Northside Pool named in honor of Roger G. Gress

Gress has worked with the park district for 36 years before retiring in 2016.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo Park District unveils a new name for one of its locations. “We are renaming the Northside Recreational Pool after our past Executive Director Roger Gress,” Fargo Park District Executive Director Dave Leker said. Gress has worked with the park district for 36 years before retiring in 2016. “It’s like I got bit by the park…

West Fargo Police hiring college students for community service officers

Students who are enrolled in a law enforcement or criminal justice program can apply for the Community Service Officer position.

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The West Fargo Police Department is hiring college students for a part-time position with the team. Students who are enrolled in a law enforcement or criminal justice program can apply for the Community Service Officer position. They’ll enforce parking and animal ordinances, assist sworn and civilian staff with records and respond to vehicle unlocks. The…

Tickets Go On Sale For First Trollwood Summer Production Since 2019

MOORHEAD, Minn. — Trollwood is back with a big stage production this summer of Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella. Tickets went on sale Monday morning for the performances scheduled for mid through late July. They run between $15 and $35 with special discount rates for groups of ten or more. The July 14 performance has already sold out! The production of…

Police Identify People Involved in Murder-Suicide in Wahpeton

WAHPETON, N.D. — Police release the names of two people who died in a murder-suicide early Friday morning in Wahpeton. The medical examiner’s office determined that 52-year-old Karen Ertelt-Wanner died of multiple gunshot wounds. 62-year-old Gregory Zander’s death was the result of a single gunshot wound. Police responded after Ertelt-Wanner reported that she’d been threatened by a man with a…