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UPDATE: Man Who Died in Car in Grand Forks Identified

UPDATE: Police in Grand Forks have released the name of a man who was found dead in a car in a parking lot near Gateway Drive and Interstate 29. He was 60-year-old Larry Haroldson who had no permanent address. The cause of death has not been determined but police say there does not appear to be any signs of foul play….

Life 97.9 Collecting New Baby Items for Expectant Families

You can drop them off at and Hornbacher's location in the F-M metro

FARGO, N.D. — From now through January 31, you can help out some expectant parents in the metro. Life 97.9 has placed a bin at every Hornbacher’s location so you can drop off new baby items. They will go directly to new moms and dads who are getting help from the First Choice Women’s Care Clinic. The items needed the most…

Police In Fargo No Longer Looking For Stabbing Suspect, Victim Not Cooperating

They were trying to track down Penja Lawuya after a stabbing Sunday

FARGO, ND — Police in Fargo are no longer looking for a suspect in a weekend stabbing. They were trying to track down Penja Lawuya after a stabbing Sunday in the 4300 block of Calico Drive South. But police say the victim is not cooperating with the investigation so the department is no longer looking for Lawuya. The victim was last…

UPDATE: Water to be Shut Off in Emerado, ND Wednesday Morning

EMERADO, N.D. – Crews will be shutting water in Emerado, North Dakota Wednesday morning at 9:30. The city says a leak in its water tower was found last week and the tower was bypassed over the weekend. However, water pressure was too high. The part to regulate water pressure will be replaced in two days. The tower will be fixed this spring….

Minnesota Governor Walz Sworn-in

New Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is using his inaugural address to stress the need for better education and health care for everyone.

Tim Walz and Peggy FlanaganST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) –New Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is using his inaugural address to stress the need for better education and health care for everyone. Walz spoke at the Fitzgerald Theater in St. Paul after taking the oath as Minnesota’s 41st governor since statehood. Walz told the crowd of dignitaries and supporters that disparities in…

LIVE: Examining the Unconscious (Bias)

What you don't know about the inside of your own mind will astound you.

Did you ever wonder why you really connect with, and click with, some people automatically? Or why other people drive you away, for seemingly no good reason? It could be your unconscious biases at work. And this morning, we’re delving deep into our unconscious, and you’re invited to join in. With the help of the Village Family Services, a new…

South Dakota Native Creates Viral “Fargo Travel Guide”

Taylor Calmus started his YouTube channel "Dude Dad" in 2016

FARGO, N.D. — A South Dakota man puts together a tourist’s guide to Fargo. KVRR’s Danielle Church shows us why his video is now going viral. Taylor Calmus moved to Los Angeles 10 years ago to pursue a career in acting. But it wasn’t until he became a father that his true calling was also born. “I started ‘Dude Dad’ as…

Burning at Orangetheory Fitness for Derrick Jacobs; How the Community is Honoring Him One Year Later

Hearts were heavy on January 6th of 2018...but one year later, the right kinds of celebrations are in place for Derrick Jacobs

FARGO, N.D. — One year ago, Derrick Jacobs of Fargo took his own life. Now 365 days later, friends and family are working out together to honor his memory. KVRR’s Jessie Cohen shows us how Orangetheory is more than just a work out. Hearts were heavy on January 6th of 2018…but one year later, the right kinds of celebrations are…

Cass County Deputy Arrested For Driving Under the Influence

40-year-old Burgess Giple of West Fargo was taken into custody around 4 Sunday morning

FARGO, ND — A Cass County Deputy on administrative leave is arrested for driving under the influence. 40-year-old Burgess Giple of West Fargo was taken into custody around 4 Sunday morning by the Fargo Police Department. A Cass County Sheriff’s Office spokesman says Giple has been with the office for less than a year as a non-licensed corrections deputy in the…

Police Seek Man After Stabbing In South Fargo

They are looking for 20-year-old Penja Lawuya who has no permanent address

FARGO, ND — Police in Fargo are searching for a 20-year-old man in a stabbing that sent one person to a hospital. They are looking for 20-year-old Penja Lawuya who has no permanent address. He is 6’2″ and 185 pounds with brown hair and eyes. Lawuya drives a dark blue 2008 BMW with North Dakota plates 207 CJN. He has a…