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Man Changes Plea To Guilty In Deadly Drug Involved Shooting Last May

March 1, 2021

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. — A man charged with murder in a drug involved shooting in north Fargo last May changes his plea to guilty. Reng Ayong plead guilty to a charge of murder-extreme indifference while robbery, theft and other charges were dropped. He was sentenced to 15 years in prison. Ayong admitted to shooting and killing 39-year-old Anquine White of Fargo….

Woman Killed After Crashing Into Street Sweeper Identified

March 1, 2021

TJ Nelson,

POLK CO., Minn. — The state patrol identifies a 19-year old Ada, Minnesota woman who was killed when her car crashed head-on with a street sweeper last week in Polk County. They say Jayden Anderson was heading south on Highway 75 when she crossed the center line and hit the north bound sweeper. Anderson was thrown from the car and…

Teen Who Lost Control And Crashed Into Tree in Grand Forks Dies

March 1, 2021

TJ Nelson,

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — A teen who lost control of his Jeep and hit a tree in Grand Forks last week has died of his injuries. Police say 16-year-old Maison Berry died over the weekend. Berry was rushed to Altru around noon last Wednesday after hitting the tree in the 1500 block of Rider Road. No one else was in…

Fargo-Moorhead law enforcement prepares for Chauvin verdict

March 1, 2021

Jim Monk,

FARGO (KVRR) – Fargo-Moorhead area law enforcement agencies are getting ready for a verdict in the upcoming trial of a former Minneapolis police officer charged in the death if George Floyd. Thousands of demonstrators gathered May 30 for a peaceful protest in Fargo, just days after Floyd died in police custody. About 20 people were arrested after the demonstration turned…

Twin Cities gets ready for Derek Chauvin trial

March 1, 2021

Jim Monk,

MINNEAPOLIS (KVRR) – The FBI is “leveraging significant resources” to ensure public safety during the upcoming trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin. Chauvin, who’s charged in the death of George Floyd, is set to go on trial next week. “We ask that the public be vigilant and be aware of their surroundings” according to Michael Paul, special agent…

Fargo police say armed robbery, gunshots, crash are related

March 1, 2021

Jim Monk,

FARGO (KVRR) – One man is in police custody at a Fargo hospital after an early morning armed robbery, gunshots and crash in south Fargo. At around 1:00 a.m. Monday, officers were called to 17 Ave. S. and 45 St. S. for a crash. While police were investigating the crash, additional officers were sent to a report of gunshots on…

Deputy shot, two suspects dead in Wadena County shootout

"A short time later, at least one of the motorists began shooting at the officers. One of the officers returned fire. All four were struck by gunfire."

February 28, 2021

Aaron Walling,

WADENA COUNTY, Minn. (KVRR) — Two people are dead after an attempted traffic stop late Saturday evening in Wadena County. Around 8:48 Saturday night a Wadena County deputy attempted to stop a car for a traffic offence when the driver fled the scene. “We were driving home from Bemidji and we saw cars stopped on the road and we thought…

ND & MN Senators React To The Return of Tom Vilsack as Ag Secretary

February 28, 2021

KVRR Staff,

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Former Iowa governor Tom Vilsack was confirmed by the Senate this week as the next Agriculture Secretary, a job he held previously for 8 years. Minnesota and North Dakota lawmakers were asked about what’s in store for agriculture under the Biden administration. In a 92-7 vote Tuesday, Vilsack was confirmed to lead the U.S. Department of Agriculture….

Two dead, Two officers shot after Wadena County shootout

February 28, 2021

Site Staff,

WADENA COUNTY, Mn — Two officers were shot, one is hospitalized after a traffic stop turned into a shootout over night. Deputies attempted to stop a vehicle around 9:00 p.m. Saturday night. The vehicle stopped near 205th Avenue and 270th Street in North Germany Township. A struggle ensued between the deputy and the motorist. A second motorist then arrived on…

Annual Coffee and Cocoa Crawl helps support downtown businesses

"You get to discover new businesses and new restaurants and new coffee shops so it's a great way to explore and see all what downtown has to offer."

February 27, 2021

Aaron Walling,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A frostival event is giving cocoa and coffee lovers a chance to stroll around downtown Fargo while sipping on their favorite hot beverage. With 20 participating shops, the sixth annual Coffee and Cocoa Crawl is keeping people warm as they enjoy a day full of shopping, eating and of course sipping…while helping support locally owned businesses….