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Fargo man faces another robbery charge after allegedly stealing phone from high school student

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — A Fargo man is facing another robbery charge for allegedly taking a cell phone from a Fargo South High School student. A criminal complaint says 21-year-old Fidele Ndaruhutse approached the student while they were walking home from school in October. Ndaruhutse demanded the student make a call, and then took the student’s phone. He’s also accused…

Fargo man charged with sexually abusing girl starting when she was in 6th grade

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — A Fargo man is facing charges after police say he sexually abused a girl over several years. Court records say 31-year-old Benito Fox started abusing the girl when she was in 6th grade. Fox touched the girl’s genitals and chest multiple times. The girl told investigators Fox would make her wear less-revealing clothing. She also said…

Former Minnesota State Representative Mary Murphy dies

MINNESOTA (KVRR) — Former Minnesota State Representative Mary Murphy has passed away. The longtime democrat died Christmas day. She recently suffered a stroke and was about to enter hospice care. Murphy made history as Minnesota’s longest-serving female lawmaker and the second-longest serving lawmaker overall. Senator Amy Klobuchar released a statement and said, “Mary Murphy was an incredible Minnesotan who dedicated…

Fargo man charged with making $75K worth of unauthorized purchases on company credit card

FARGO, N.D. (KFGO/KVRR) – A Fargo man is charged with felony theft after Fargo Police say he made over $75,500 in unauthorized purchases with his employer’s company credit card. Court records say Levi Mayo worked for A&R Drywall and used the company credit card to make authorized purchases like gas and building materials, but was supposed to turn in all…

Snowy owl rescued from car grille by Minnesota woman who saved another bird hours earlier

AP via Annabelle WhalenDULUTH, Minn. (AP/KVRR) — Annabell Whelan woke up Tuesday and frantically checked on her holiday overnight guest — Nowl the snowy owl, who she rescued from the grille of a car the day before. Whelan was out with her boyfriend’s family Monday in Duluth, Minnesota, when she saw the owl “just hanging out there, literally” after car…

The Salvation Army Celebrates Christmas With A Free Meal

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) –The Salvation Army invited members of the community for a free Christmas meal early Tuesday afternoon. The meal included baked ham, parsley-buttered potatoes, green beans, and dessert. Each year the Salvation Army serves more than 150 people during this Christmas gathering Some people have returned each year making new friends and memories. “People are thoroughly enjoying you…

Moorhead Starbucks Workers Join The Nationwide Strike

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — In April of 2023, the Starbucks in Moorhead received permission for workers to organize a union at the location. Early Tuesday morning, the Service Employees International Union and Starbucks Workers United, began their strike. “The company agreed to bargain in good faith with us for a contract. And last month they are refusing to give us…