News Landing Page

Several Businesses Honored during United Way’s “Live United Awards”

Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota, American Crystal Sugar Company among those honored

FARGO, N.D. — Complete with a studio host and a “Tonight Show” atmosphere, United Way of Cass-Clay celebrated many achievements that helped the organization thrive last year. “Some of that is just doing a dunk tank in a hospital or doing a craft day or doing a potluck lunch or sporting event. It makes it fun to give, so it feels…

At Home Colon Cancer Screening Test Many Don’t Know Exist

Colon cancer can be detected early but many are reluctant to get tested because of the colonoscopy, but this gives people a second option

FARGO, N.D. — March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month. Many people aren’t aware about an alternative screening test you can do in the comfort of your own home. “Any Lab Test Now” offers the screening in Fargo that you can pick up without going to the doctor first. Colon cancer can be detected early but many are reluctant to get…

Sneak Peak of Bright Sky Apartments for the Homeless

People who have never had a place to call home will finally have a bed to rest their heads and a key to their own place

MOORHEAD, Minn. — Over the last five years, Churches United has been building an apartment complex for people who are classified as having experienced long term homelessness and have a disability. KVRR’s Jessie Cohen got a sneak peak of the apartments that will have their first residents moving into them next week. “Circumstances in their lives lead them to be…

Home Builders Care of Fargo– Moorhead Foundation Holding Fish Fry Friday

Their goal is to raise $25,000

FARGO, N.D. — For anyone who can’t eat meat tomorrow, the Home Builders Care of Fargo– Moorhead Foundation has a solution. They’re holding a Fish Fry at the Holiday Inn to raise money for the foundation. There will also be a raffle to win prizes such as kids’ toys, art and a $500 cash prize. All of the money raised will…

House Starts On Fire While Family Is At Funeral

Family Dog Was Killed In The Blaze in Walcott

WALCOTT, N.D. — A house in Walcott, North Dakota started on fire while the family was at a funeral. Smoke was coming through the roof and windows when fire trucks arrived at the Wesley Fornshell home this afternoon. The Fornshells have five children and were attending a funeral at the time of the fire. The family dog died despite life-saving…

Moorhead Man Reaches Plea Deal In Shooting Death Of West Fargo man

Neil Johnson Admitted Smoking Meth Before Killing Jacob Glover

Neil Johnson & Jacob GloverMOORHEAD, Minn. — A Moorhead man has struck a deal with prosecutors in the death of a West Fargo man who once lived in his garage. 26-year-old Neil Johnson pleaded guilty to second-degree murder without intent. Another charge was dropped as part of the plea deal. Prosecutors say Johnson shot 28 year-old Jacob Glover with a…

Woman Rescued From Collapsed Building Files Lawsuit

Accuses Hultgren Construction And Legacy Developments of Ignoring Warning Signs

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — A woman who survived the collapse of a building in Sioux Falls is suing its developer and construction company. In December 2016, Emily Fodness was sleeping in an apartment when Hultgren Construction removed a load-bearing wall and the building collapsed. Fodness and her parents allege that Hultgren ignored warning signs that the structure was failing. They…

Paul Lucy Named Interim President Of GFMEDC

President Jim Gartin Retired March 15, 2018

FARGO, N.D. — The Greater Fargo Moorhead Economic Development Corporation has an interim president. Paul Lucy has 29 years of experience in economic development. He served as the Director of the Economic Development & Finance Division of the North Dakota Department of Commerce for a decade. The EDC board is continuing to search for a replacement for Jim Gartin who…

Judge Denies Accused Drug Traffickers Release To A Halfway House

Connected To Officer Involved Shooting In January

BISMARCK, N.D. — A federal judge has refused to release a man accused in an alleged drug conspiracy tied to an officer-involved shooting in Bismarck in January. Thirty-two-year-old Juan Nunez faces federal charges allegedly linking him to drug trafficking with a California street gang. He wanted to be released to a halfway house until his May trial. He was initially…

Guilty Plea From Father Who Left Baby Out In The Cold

Mother Admitted The Couple Were High on Drugs

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — The father accused of leaving his infant outside overnight in Sioux Falls has pleaded guilty to child abuse. 39-year-old Ronald Harrison entered the plea to abuse or cruelty to a minor under 7. Harrison and the child’s mother are accused of leaving the baby outside the Faith Family Church for 18 hours in October 2017. The…