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Police increasing downtown patrols in Downtown Fargo

Cass County Sheriff Jesse Jahner says his department will be helping aid Fargo Police on Friday and Saturday nights after bar time.

September 8, 2021

Aaron Walling,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The Fargo Police Department and Downtown Community Partnership are discussing recent crime activity in the downtown area. Fargo Police along with the Cass County Sheriff discussed ways to make downtown Fargo safer. A recent report of shots fired from a rooftop early Sunday morning lead to a shelter in place overnight. “Some of the takeaways that…

9/11 poster exhibit on display at Fargo Public Library

September 8, 2021

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — As we near the 20th anniversary of 9/11, a new exhibit at the Fargo Public Library aims to educate people about the tragedy. The gallery features personal stories of those who witnessed and survived the attacks. The posters also include photos of artifacts from the 9/11 Memorial & Museum’s permanent collection. One librarian says it’s a…

‘This is temporary’ Man describes car crashing into his Moorhead home

405 Oak Way, Moorhead

September 8, 2021

Aaron Walling,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — A Moorhead family is shocked after a reckless driver crashes into their home Tuesday night. Just before 7:00 officers were sent to 405 Oak Way. When they arrived, officers found an SUV partially inside the home. The family of five was inside of the home at the time, but are thankfully not hurt. “Insurance should cover…

Police make arrest in connection with downtown Fargo gunshots

September 8, 2021

Jim Monk,

FARGO (KVRR) – Fargo police say a suspect was arrested Wednesday in connection with reports of several gunshots heard downtown early Sunday. “As a result of an in-depth investigation over the past several days that involved reviewing downtown cameras and speaking with witnesses, detectives arrested Alexis Araiza, 24 years old of Fargo, for Terrorizing and Felony Reckless Endangerment. Police say…

Two arrested, accused of entering Fargo homes under construction

September 8, 2021

Jim Monk,

FARGO (KVRR) – Two Moorhead men were arrested for criminal trespass after Fargo police say they were caught going through a home under construction. Police say early Wednesday, an officer noticed two people with flashlights inside a home under construction near 72nd Ave. S. and 28th St. S. The officer saw the men exit the house and walk across the…

Gazelka joins governor’s race, attacks Walz on pandemic

September 8, 2021

Jim Monk,

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Republican state Sen. Paul Gazelka has joined the Minnesota governor’s race. He’s accusing Democratic Gov. Tim Walz of failed leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic and the unrest that followed George Floyd’s death last summer. Gazelka said at the state Capitol on Wednesday that Walz’s shutdowns bankrupted many small businesses and restaurants, and failed a generation of…

What’s next? Former U.S. Attorney outlines possibilities after judge overturns Rodriguez death penalty

September 8, 2021

Jim Monk,

Attorney General Drew WrigleyFARGO (KVRR) – The man who led the prosecution in the death penalty case against Alfonso Rodriguez, Jr. says now that a federal judge has overturned Rodriguez’s death sentence, the government’s next move will likely be decided at “the top levels of the Justice Department.” “On a case like this, I would imagine that the Solicitor General…

Full Interview: Former Rodriguez Juror Speaks Out

Shock and confusion. That's how Luke Lillehaugen describes what he felt when heard the judge overturned the federal death penalty sentence for Alfonso Rodriguez Jr.

September 8, 2021

Emily Welker,

One of the 12-person jury who convicted and sentenced sex offender Alfonso Rodriguez Jr. to death back in 2006 is speaking out. Luke Lillehaugen served on the jury through the entirety of the trial, which stretched on through much of the summer of 2006, three years after UND student Dru Sjodin disappeared from a Grand Forks Mall parking lot. Rodriguez…

LIVE: Big Brothers/Big Sisters In Urgent Need Of School-Based Mentors

Big Brothers/Big Sisters mentors are allowed back in schools this year after COVID kept them away last school year

September 8, 2021

Site Staff,

With the school year already started, time is running out to be there for a kid who needs a mentor in local schools. Big Brothers/Big Sisters of the Village Family Service Center is looking for school-based Bigs. The program couldn’t be in schools last year because of COVID. This year they’re looking for people to match with kids in…

Fargo police begin training on use of body cameras

September 8, 2021

Jim Monk,

FARGO (KVRR/KFGO) – Fargo police officers begin training Wednesday with new body cameras, which are expected to be ready for street use soon. In October, the in-car video and interview room video will be integrated into the same camera system. Police Chief David Zibolski says those with the rank of lieutenant and below will be equipped with body cameras. The…