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West Fargo Charged With Sexual Assault Of Teenager

Osmar Vasquez, 42, was arrested after the girl, who is now 13, reported that Vasquez had been sexually abusing her since she was 6.

August 9, 2018

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WEST FARGO, ND — A West Fargo man is charged with Gross Sexual Imposition of a victim under 14, a felony. West Fargo Police say a sexual assault complaint was reported on August 7, 2018. Officers responded to the complaint and are investigating the incident that involves sexual contact with a 13 year old female. Osmar Vasquez, 42, was arrested after the…

Moorhead Woman Gives Out Backpacks to Families at Brookdale Baptist Church

Chanon Anderson has given out the book bags to New American families for the last five years

August 8, 2018

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — A Moorhead woman served up smiles to several families as she gave out backpacks outside Brookdale Baptist Church. Chanon Anderson collected more than 50 book bags at this year’s United Way Backpack giveaway on Saturday. For the last five years, she has given the bags to families that have recently moved to the United States. Anderson says it…

Soybean Farmers Learn About Efforts to Combat Soybean Cyst Nematode

The SCN Coalition has been active since 2016

August 8, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — At one of three North Central Soybean Research Program (NCSRP) conferences every year, soybean farmers from 12 different states come together to see the latest updates on soybean technology. “We always have really good turnout, we always have a really good commitment, there’s great camaraderie among these farmers, and they all are very, very dedicated to working together,”…

More Fargo Businesses Hit with Overnight Break-ins

This follows a string of break-ins across the city the night before

August 8, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — More businesses were burglarized after a string of break–ins the night before. The latest break–ins happened along Main Avenue, which is also where one business had an attempted break–in the previous night. Police say there was suspicious activity at Hertz Rental Car, where a door to the building was broken. When KVRR visited the location, employees said some…

Flood Diversion Projects Plan “B” Moving Along

They expect to get an answer from the DNR by the end of the year

August 8, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — The Fargo–Moorhead Flood Diversion Project is part of a waiting game right now. “The intent is to build this in six years. With the work that the governor, all of the local energists have done, once we get through the DNR permit process, we’re now in position to actually do it because we have the federal funding…

Fargo’s Town and Country Credit Union Celebrates Back to School Success

They had a party and collected school supplies for kids at the local, non-profit CHARISM

August 8, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — In just a few weeks, kids all over the metro will be headed back to school. Fargo’s Town and Country is celebrating with a a free lunch at their Back to School party. As a way to escape the heat, the bank also had face painting indoors for kids. Town and Country Credit Union also took the opportunity…

North Dakota Winery Explains Which Grapes Grow Best in Cold Environment

La Crescent, Frontenac, and Marquette grapes are commonly grown in cold environments

August 8, 2018

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COLFAX, N.D.– California isn’t the only place you can find great wine! North Dakota’s cold climate allows for “cold-hearty” grapes to become wine unique to the Midwest. La Crescent, Frontenac, and Marquette grapes are commonly grown in cold environments. Deb Grosz, co-owner of Dakota Vines Vineyard and Winery, says the flavor from their wines only comes from the grapes and…

Fargo City Commission Discusses Preliminary Budget

Some of the highlights include flood protection and code enforcement

August 8, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — The Fargo City Commission met to go over the mayor’s preliminary budget for next year. Some of the highlights of the budget include permanent flood protection, a new water treatment plant, and code enforcement in neighborhoods. Many firefighters filled the room at today’s meeting. They were asking for a raise so their salaries would better compare with those…

Firefighters Battle Two Blazes Just Down the Street From Each Other

One was at the Case New Holland plant; another was a truck fire that spread to an RV

August 8, 2018

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FARGO N.D. — It was a busy morning for Fargo firefighters. Two fires broke out just down the street from each other. The fire department says a call came in around 10:20 a.m. for a pickup on fire at 16 Street North. That also set the RV next to it on fire. There were no injuries. At the Case New Holland…

Deputy Resigns After Two Large Drug Busts Were Dismissed

Matt Thom's resignation letter indicated he was quitting for personal reasons

August 8, 2018

TJ Nelson,

STUTSMAN COUNTY, N.D. — A Stutsman County Sheriff’s deputy who made arrests in two large drug busts that were dismissed has resigned. The sheriff says Matt Thom’s resignation letter indicated he was quitting for personal reasons and that he was looking for employment outside of law enforcement. The sergeant had been with the department for nearly six years. The drug…