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Amazon brings more than 100 new jobs to West Fargo

April 16, 2021

Jim Monk,

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) – As construction continues on the massive $100-million Amazon Fulfillment Center in north Fargo, another part of the Amazon network is setting up in West Fargo. It’s an Amazon hub, referred to as a Last Mile delivery station. West Fargo Mayor Bernie Dardis says it’s a great addition to the fast-growing city, adding more than 100…

Police looking for suspicious vehicle in Breckenridge

April 16, 2021

Jim Monk,

Suspicious vehicleBRECKENRIDGE, Minn. (KVRR) – Police in Breckenridge, Minn. are asking for help in locating the driver of a vehicle that may have been following a child who was walking to school. Police say a parent reported that a silver station wagon was allegedly following their child as the child was walking to the elementary school on 9th Street North….

Arrest warrant issued for man in March fire at former Mid America Steel building

April 16, 2021

Jim Monk,

FARGO (KVRR/KFGO) – An arrest warrant has been issued for a suspect in the first intentionally set fire at the abandoned Mid America Steel plant in downtown Fargo last month. Police say 18-year-old Riley Keeping of Fargo is charged with conspiracy to commit arson, a Class C felony. Security cameras spotted Keeping and two juveniles in the area where the…

Hundreds of vaccinated Minnesotans still contract COVID-19

April 16, 2021

Jim Monk,

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Health officials say hundreds of Minnesotans fully vaccinated against the coronavirus became infected with COVID-19, dozens needed to be hospitalized and six people died. Data from the state Department of Health shows the vaccines are highly effective in Minnesota, but that it remains unclear how well they protect against the more contagious variants of COVID-19. Health…

Foreigner will play Alerus Center in September

April 16, 2021

Site Staff,

GRAND FORKS, ND — Foreigner brings it’s “The Greatest Hits of Foreigner on Tour” to the Alerus Center in Grand Forks. The legendary band will play the venue on Thursday, September 9. Tickets start at $39.50 plus applicable fees and go on-sale Friday, April 23rd at 10:00 AM. VIP packages available at www.ForeignerOnline.com Please refer to https://pepperentertainment.com/covid-19 measures regarding this…

Fargo entrepreneur honors his family with Uncle Charlie’s Gourmet Snacks

A small black-owned business is taking snacking to a whole new level with unique gourmet flavors on a classic Midwestern treat.

April 15, 2021

KVRR Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – A small black-owned business is taking snacking to a whole new level with unique gourmet flavors on a classic Midwestern treat. “Everyone and every bag gets their own personal slice of heaven that no one else can get to,” Uncle Charlie’s Gourmet Snacks Owner Clayton Cottman said. Uncle Charlie’s has a variety of flavors including…

Local defense attorney reflects on Chauvin trial before closing arguments begin

April 15, 2021

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — As the last day of testimony wraps up, a local defense attorney reflects on the past several weeks of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin’s trial. Mark Friese with Vogel Law Firm in Fargo says it’s no surprise that Chauvin did not take the stand Thursday morning. “In a case like this where Derek Chauvin has…

MSUM Official Goes to Vigil for Daunte Wright

A vigil for Daunte Wright being held at the North Hennepin Community College in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota.

April 15, 2021

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BROOKLYN PARK, Minn. (KVRR) — An Minnesota State University Moorhead official joined others at a vigil for Daunte Wright. “While this didn’t happen in Moorhead, being a part of MinnState the system-wide, it felt imperative to come down,” MSUM Director of Diversity & Inclusion Jered Pigeon said. A vigil for Daunte Wright being held at the North Hennepin Community College…

Low-Earth Orbit Satellite Mission Could Land at Grand Forks Air Force Base

April 15, 2021

TJ Nelson,

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — Sen. John Hoeven is working to help bring a new low-Earth orbit satellite mission to Grand Forks Air Force Base. The Space Development Agency testified about the effort during a hearing of the Senate Defense Appropriations Committee. Hoeven is working to secure funding to get the center going by 2024. Hoeven and Senator Kevin Cramer talked…

Man Accused of Assaulting Menard’s Worker Over Masks, Hits Officer With Hammer

April 15, 2021

TJ Nelson,

HUTCHINSON, Minn. — A man accused of assaulting a Menard’s employee in Hutchinson, Minnesota on Wednesday, also drags an officer and hits him in the head with a hammer. Police say the 61-year-old suspect hit the Menard’s worker with some lumber after a mask dispute. Police responded and a “slow speed pursuit” began near the Hutchinson Mall. The man stopped…