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Arrest Made In Grand Forks Walmart Robbery

The police department says around 8:40 p.m., officers were called to Walmart for a robbery in progress.

Grand Forks, N.D.– A Fort Totten, North Dakota man was arrested after a robbery at Walmart on 32nd Avenue South in Grand Forks. Authorities saw 36-year-old Gabriel Longtail fleeing from the parking lot last night after the robbery and side-swiping another vehicle. He was eventually tracked down to an apartment in the 500 Block of 48th Street North. Longtail was arrested…

Fargo Woman Bringing American Mothers Chapter to the Metro

This will be the only chapter in North Dakota

FARGO, N.D. — Of the four jobs Emily Brooks has, only one is what she calls her greatest achievement. “No matter what, Oh, God I can’t even say it. No matter what I do with my life, the most important thing I will ever do is raise my children,” Brooks said. Not long ago, Brooks’ mother earned North Dakota Mother of…

West Fargo School District Holds Forum to Discuss Social Media Safety with Parents

Officers from the West Fargo Police Department and students also spoke

WEST FARGO, N.D. — After a teacher in her district pleaded guilty to having inappropriate relationships with students, Beth Slette decided it was time to teach the parents about the dangers kids face on their phones. “We have these students for six–and–half hours a day. I need to ensure that the children are safe in our schools, and I need to…

Winger, Minn. Cleans Up After Sunday Tornado

Many landmarks around town faced significant damage

WINGER, Minn. — The town of Winger is still cleaning up after a tornado hit Sunday night. Dean Johnson had a lot of his property damaged from Sunday’s storm. “This kind of tells the story itself. It’s kind of discouraging to look at,” he said. The tornado, with winds up to 110 mph, started at the southwest part of town and…

Fargo Cass Public Health Celebrates the Careers of Ruth Roman, Dr. John Baird

The two health officials retired after decades of service in public health

FARGO, N.D. — Two important figures involved with public health in the metro celebrate their retirements. Director of Public Health Ruth Roman and health officer Dr. John Baird were honored for the work they did in their careers. Baird worked for Fargo Cass Public Health since 2002. Roman, who became director in 2008, also received a plaque commemorating her nearly three…

Crews Work to Restore Cable Service in Fosston

The Verizon cell tower and satellite dishes were damaged by Sunday's storm

FOSSTON, Minn. — People in Fosston are still cleaning up after the tornado on Sunday night. Its Verizon cell tower and satellite dishes were damaged by the storm. The structures are being repaired, but there are still several channels people can’t get. A temporary Verizon tower was put up so people would still have service. City officials say it could be…

NDSU Brings Its Campus Organizations Right to the Students

The university will have another involvement fair in the spring

FARGO, N.D. — Whether someone is a freshman or a senior in college, it’s never too late for them to get involved in campus organizations. NDSU held their annual involvement fair to showcase 150 student organizations. Everyone from Greek life to agriculture clubs, foreign language clubs and student government was there. Organizers say the more students get out and just talk…

Adults and Youth Learn the Distress Signs of Mental Health

Imagine Thriving and Youth Intervention Programs Association trained people in identifying distress signs in youth

FARGO – A Fargo organization is teaming up with a youth intervention association to bring mental health training to both youth and adults. Imagine Thriving and Youth Intervention Programs Association trained people in identifying distress signs in youth and ways to better their mental health. The “Not Alone” documentary was played with a purpose of demonstrating how the topic of…

President Trump Coming Back to Fargo Next Week

FARGO, N.D – President Trump will return to Fargo Friday September 7th at the Delta By Mariott to support North Dakota Rep. Kevin Cramer’s campaign for Senate. The President held a rally at a packed Scheels Arena on June 27th to gain support for Cramer’s Senate Campaign against Democrat Sen. Heidi Heitkamp. KVRR has reached out to the White House…

Devils Lake Police Release Name of Officer Who Shot and Killed 26 Year Old Man

Detective Brandon Potts shot and killed 26-year-old Daniel Fuller on July 5 after officers responded to a call about a suspicious person.

DEVILS LAKE, N.D. – The Devils Lake Police Department has identified the officer who shot and killed a man earlier this summer. Detective Brandon Potts shot and killed 26-year-old Daniel Fuller on July 5 after officers responded to a call about a suspicious person. Police say Fuller died after a struggle ended with Potts’ gun being fired. The state Bureau…