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Fargo man to appear on Fox game show ‘The Floor’

FARGO — You could say one Fargo man is pretty floored at a recent opportunity. That’s because he was chosen from folks all around the country to compete in Wednesday’s episode of “The Floor,” on KVRR-TV. Dean Aamodt says he sent in his audition reel last year after having watched the show with his wife and becoming a fan. He…

Rural grocers find creative ways to serve customers, keep doors open

Brenda and Matt McCasson own Velva Fresh Foods and have tried to be creative to keep customers coming back to their small-town North Dakota grocery store. (Photo by Kyler Collom/For the North Dakota Monitor)FARGO, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — Brenda and Matt McCasson have had to get creative to keep customers coming back to their grocery store in Velva. “It’s…

Five arrested, large amount of drugs seized after investigation on White Earth Reservation

WHITE EARTH, Minn. (KVRR-KFGO) – Five people have been arrested on drug-related charges after three search warrants were served on Minnesota’s White Earth Reservation. White Earth Tribal Police say the searches were conducted in White Earth, Naytahwaush, and the Roy Lake area. A large amount of drugs were seized and more arrests are expected. Reports were sent also to Indian…

High-Risk Sex Offender Registers at 3110 39th St. S. in Fargo

Robert Michael Williamson, 37.FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The Fargo Police Department is notifying the public that a registered sex offender, Robert Michael Williamson, 37,  registered his address at 3110 39th St. S. in Fargo. Williamson is described as being 6’3” tall, weighing 270 lbs., with blue eyes, and red hair.  He was assessed as a high risk offender by the…

Fargo officer named North Dakota’s Drug Recognition Expert of the Year

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) —  Fargo Police Officer Josh Marlow has been named North Dakota’s Drug Recognition Expert of the Year. The award was handed out Monday during the Vision Zero Partner Conference in Bismarck. The award recognizes a law enforcement officer who demonstrates exceptional dedication to traffic safety through excellence in conducting Drug Recognition Expert evaluations. Marlow’s specialized training allows…

The Chamber and Building Association host Fargo City Commission candidates debate

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The Chamber holds a second night of candidate debates, this time with those running for two open seats on the Fargo City Commission. It was co-hosted by the Building Industry Association of the Red River Valley. Of the eight candidates running, six participated in the debate including Derik Arneson, Scott Brekke, Aaron Hill, Anna Johnson, Chad…

Newly appointed Fargo Police Chief speaks on Angela Lipps, downtown safety, and perception of the department

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — “The current priority of both internally and externally is just taking the opportunity to listen to everybody and their concerns, because each neighborhood and each work group is going to have different priorities and different concerns,” said Travis Stefonowicz, Fargo Police Chief. In the last year, concerns have been brought up against the Fargo Police Department…

Ad hoc committee on responding to federal immigration efforts in Moorhead ends after third meeting

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Moorhead will no longer hold an ad hoc group on how the city can respond to federal immigration enforcement, after meeting a third time. Mayor Shelly Carlson was also the tie breaking vote to end discussion during the council meeting Monday night on an ordinance limiting how the city engages with ICE agents. The vote was…