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Black non-profit vandalized

Ps & Qs Etiquette is reporting their meeting space was ransacked.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A GoFundMe page is set up for a non-profit hit by vandalism Wednesday night. Ps & Qs Etiquette is reporting their meeting space was ransacked. There are items reported stolen. The vandaliser threw stuff all over the floors. Clothes were reportedly smelling urine. The organization’s mission is to “empower young girls and boys with knowledge and…

Animal shelters see decrease in pet adoptions

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — An increase of abandoned animals has local shelters pleading for help. “In the FM area right now we’re seeing a huge increase in the number of animals that the shelters and rescues are taking in, unfortunately that leaves us very confined with what space we have available,” Homeward Animal Shelter Operations Director, Heather Clyde said. Heather…

Fargo attorney reacts to Chauvin sentence

FARGO (KVRR) – A prominent Fargo defense attorney says Derek Chauvin’s 22-and-a-half-year sentence is a bit more than he expected. Mark Friese of the Vogel Law Firm says the sentence imposed on Chauvin is longer than the overwhelming majority of similar cases.  He noted that former Minneapolis Police Officer Mohamed Noor was sentenced to 12-1/2 years for the shooting death…

Arrest made after shots fired in downtown Fargo

FARGO, ND (KVRR) – Fargo Police detectives located the suspect wanted in connection to the shots fired incident in the 300 block of Roberts Street and disturbance at Fort Noks. The incident happened in the early morning hours of Thursday, June 24th. As officers arrived, they got a report of shots fired in the 300 block of Roberts St. N….

BREAKING NEWS: Chauvin gets 22-1/2 years

(MINNEAPOLIS) – Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer convicted of murder in the death of George Floyd, has been sentenced to 22-1/2 years in prison. The 45-year-old Chauvin faced up to 40 years in prison.  Several legal experts predicted a sentence of 20 to 25 years. Earlier Friday, Judge Peter Cahill denied Chauvin’ s request for a new trial,…

Goehring wants farmers to have more flexibility in dealing with drought

BISMARCK, N.D. – North Dakota agriculture officials are asking the federal government to give farmers and ranchers more flexibility in dealing with drought conditions that have parched the state. This week’s U.S. Drought Monitor map shows exceptional drought, the worst of four categories, covers about 18% of the state. The next category, extreme drought, blankets another 46% of North Dakota. All…

Jasper Hotel Opens In Block 9 Tower in Downtown Fargo

FARGO, N.D. — Downtown Fargo’s newest gem opens its doors to the public for the very first time. Welcome to Jasper hotel downtown Fargo’s newest addition! “Jasper Hotel and Rosewild was created as a celebration of the region,” said Mary Orlando, General Manager Jasper Hotel. Fargo’s newest upscale hotel had its grand opening for guests to book their stay or…

New housing development in Barnesville offers incentives

Consisting of 60 lots, Barnesville is ready to welcome people into their new homes.

BARNESVILLE, Minn. (KVRR) — The city of Barnesville is welcoming people to move there by offering incentives to home buyers. “We’ve kicked off our ‘Choose Barnesville’ campaign and we’re so excited,” City of Barnesville Economic Development Director, Karen Lauer said. With a brand new housing development consisting of 60 lots, Barnesville is ready to welcome people into their new homes….