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Police Searching for Vandal of Greta Thunberg Mural

Fargo Police say the mural was vandalized on April 3.

FARGO, N.D.–The Greta Thunberg mural located outside of Front Street Taproom has been vandalized. Fargo Police say the mural was vandalized on April 3 between 9:50 p.m. and 10:10 p.m. The damage done to the mural is permanent according to Front Street Taproom. Police have images of the vandal, but are still working to identify the individual. Anyone with information…

WATCH LIVE: Gov. Walz Expected to Close Schools for Remainder of Academic Year

The announcement is expected to come during a news conference at 2 p.m.

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn–Gov. Tim Walz is expected to announce that Minnesota schools will remain closed for the rest of the academic year on Thursday. Walz closed public schools in March and has repeatedly said it was “unlikely” they were reopen. The announcement is expected to come during a news conference at 2 p.m. KVRR will livestream the conference here. Categories: Coronavirus,…

Suspects Allegedly Obstructed Avery Murder Investigation

If convicted, Erno and Payne could be sentenced to 20 years in prison

MOORHEAD, Minn.–Court documents are describing the alleged roles of two people who are accused of being accomplices in the murder of Dystynee Avery in Moorhead. Twenty-six-year-old Andrea Payne and 22-year-old David Erno are each charged with aiding an offender after the fact. Prosecutors say 27-year-old Ethan Broad, who is charged with second-degree murder without intent, told Payne that he hit…

Minnesota Reports Most COVID-19 Deaths in a Single Day

The death toll has reached 200.

ST. PAUL, Minn.–The Minnesota Department of Health reports 21 new deaths related to COVID-19 on Thursday. The spike marks the highest number of deaths in a single day for the state, bringing the death toll to 200. This is the second straight day Minnesota has set a new daily high for deaths. The state reported 19 new deaths on Wednesday….

32 New COVID-19 Cases, 1 Additional Death Reported in North Dakota

Eighteen cases in Cass County and eight in Grand Forks County.

CASS COUNTY, N.D.–The North Dakota Department of Health is reporting an additional 32 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in North Dakota. Eighteen cases in Cass County and eight in Grand Forks County. Burke, Burleigh, Mountrail and Richland Counties also reported new cases. A woman in her 80s from Cass County with underlying health conditions passed away as well. With the new…

Two Sheyenne High School Students Awarded Aviation Scholarships

Both students received a $500 scholarship.

WEST FARGO, N.D.–Two students at Sheyenne High School have been awarded the West Fargo Municipal Airport’s first aviation-focused scholarships. Rachel Schiltz and Cole Bertrand, both seniors at Sheyenne High School, are a part of the school’s aviation program and are planning to pursue a career in aviation or aerospace after graduation. Airport Representative Robbie Grande says, “These two students impressed…

Elton John Postpones Fargo Show

All original tickets will be honored at rescheduled performances.

FARGO, N.D.–Elton John’s Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour, which included a stop in Fargo, has been postponed. The tour shows had previously been postponed through May 2, but due to continued health and safety concerns, the decision was made to postpone the entire tour. Elton John was scheduled to make a stop in Fargo on June 13 at the Fargodome….

FBI Sees Spike In Online Scams Related To COVID-19

The FBI says they had around 2.7 billion dollars in losses from cyber crime last year. 

UNITED STATES – While overall cyber activity has been no different than what FBI agents would see on a normal day, with the COVID-19 pandemic, there’s a new worry. “So we’ll see scams that are trying to sell fraudulent medical equipment, we’ll see scams that are trying to get people to buy testing or vaccines for COVID that don’t exist….

Family Of Murdered Moorhead Teen Speaks Out Against Suspects

"I will never ever forgive them for what they did to my daughter. They took her life way too soon," Dystynee's Mother Doreen said. 

  MOORHEAD,Minn. — “It’s just mind blowing… it’s just like why? Why would you do that to her,” Dystynee’s Mother Doreen said. Avery’s family is still reeling with the idea the people who may have murdered her daughter were some of the closest people in her life in the F-M area. “I have felt every emotion, I’m not able to…

Fargo Parks Hosts Virtual Earth Day Challenge

This was a way for them to celebrate the 50th anniversary of earth day

FARGO, N.D. – For 15 days, the parks department has posted a different education challenge activity using either no supplies or supplies that you should already have in your home. One quest required participants to make a jump rope out of plastic bags that you had from grocery shopping. There were three different prizes given out by random drawing. “Keeping…