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Fugitive with ties to Detroit Lakes sought, last seen in California

June 2, 2021

Jim Monk,

ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR/KFGO) – The Minnesota Department of Corrections is requesting the public’s help in locating fugitive Robert Thomas Baca, who was last seen in California. Baca was released from a Minnesota prison in Oct. 2020. His supervision was transferred to the California Department of Corrections in San Bernardino where he has family. On May 11, Baca was released…

Minnesota settles with businesses in sexual harassment cases

June 2, 2021

Jim Monk,

ST. PAUL, Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Human Rights has reached settlements in sexual harassment cases with three businesses, including the group that runs the state’s Renaissance Fair. The state agency reached the settlements after finding that Mid-America Festivals Corporation, the Minnesota Sword Club in Minneapolis and Red Custard Cabin in Ely failed to provide a work environment free…

Fargo Glass and Paint Company raises money for Homeward Animal Shelter

The Fargo Glass and Paint Company has teamed up with Homeward Animal Shelter on its second annual event.

June 1, 2021

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FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo Glass and Paint Company is helping raise money for a local animal shelter. The business has teamed up with Homeward Animal Shelter on its second annual event. Fargo Glass and Paint raised $800 at its first event in 2019. Last year’s event was postponed due to the pandemic. The company’s president says he hopes to…

Moorhead Parks kicks off 8th annual farmers market

Shoppers can buy fresh produce, meats, plants and other hand crafted items from local vendors.

June 1, 2021

Aaron Walling,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Moorhead Parks and Recreation is bringing to town a taste of Summer with its eighth annual Moorhead Farmers market. The market will run every Tuesday through September 28th from 3 to 6 p.m. Shoppers can buy fresh produce, meats, plants and other hand crafted items from local vendors. “I think it’s great that we’re able to…

Fargo Fire & Police Departments compete in the Battle of the Badges Blood Drive

"This is the first annual Red Cross Battle of the Badge Blood Drive."

June 1, 2021

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FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The Fargo Fire and Police Departments are battling again, but this time for a Red Cross Blood Drive. “This is the first annual Red Cross Battle of the Badge Blood Drive, so the chief and I are here to kick it off,” Fargo Fire Chief Steven Dirksen said. Fargo Police Chief Dave Zibolski and Chief Dirksen…

Fargo City Commission advances hate crime ordinance proposals

If passed, the proposed ordinance could make anti-bias hate crimes punishable by up to $1,500 and could include a 30 day jail sentence.

June 1, 2021

Aaron Walling,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo City Commissioners vote to continue pursuing an ordinance that would make hate crimes Class B misdemeanors. In a three to two vote Fargo city commissioners vote to move forward with a receiving and filing ordinance that would make anti-bias hate crimes punishable by up to $1,500 and could include a 30 day jail sentence. “It’s…

Fargo Board of Education votes down ending Smart Restart guidelines

June 1, 2021

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – In a special meeting the Fargo Board of Education votes five to four against ending North Dakota Smart Restart guidelines in schools for the last two days of classes. Some members no longer wanted masks to be required citing Mayor Dr. Tim Mahoney saying Covid-19 is virtually untraceable in wastewater and the city no longer having…

Fargo-Moorhead West Fargo Chamber asks Walz to scrap Minnesota’s ‘Clean Cars’ rules

June 1, 2021

Jim Monk,

FARGO (KVRR) – The Fargo-Moorhead West Fargo Chamber wants Gov. Tim Walz to stop, or at least delay his plan to impose new air emissions standards for Minnesota vehicles. The Chamber, along with about a dozen other border community business groups co-signed a May 25 letter to Walz outlining their concerns over his proposed “Clean Cars” policy. “The considerable price…

Services scheduled for Fargo businessman Russ Newman

June 1, 2021

Jim Monk,

FARGO (KVRR/KFGO) – Services have been set for Fargo businessman and avid golfer Russ Newman who died after a fall outside his Fargo home over the weekend. Newman was 65. Visitation will begin at 5 p.m. Thursday followed by a prayer service at 7 p.m. at Hope Lutheran Church-South on 25th Street in Fargo. The funeral will be held at…

Minnesota mails layoff notices to state workers as possible July 1 shutdown looms

June 1, 2021

KVRR Staff,

ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX9) – Thousands of Minnesota state workers are receiving layoff notices Tuesday that warn of a July 1 state government shutdown if lawmakers are unable to strike a budget deal before then. Under its labor contracts and compensation plans, the state must issue the layoff notices one month before a potential shutdown. Gov. Tim Walz said he…