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Former West Fargo police chief has high profile role in Guthrie investigation in Arizona

TUCSON, Ariz. (KVRR) — There is a familiar name and face involved in investigating the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie in Tucson, Arizona, the mother of NBC Today co-anchor Savanna Guthrie. Heith Janke is the FBI Special Agent In Charge of the investigation out of the Phoenix office. Janke is the former police chief in West Fargo. He applied for the…

Two men charged with assaulting agents in ICE shooting released by a judge, re-detained by ICE

Federal Bureau of Prisons officers on the scene where a federal immigration agent shot a man Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, in north Minneapolis. (Photo by Max Nesterak/MInnesota Reformer)ST. PAUL, Minn. (Minnesota Reformer) — Two Venezuelan men who were charged with assaulting a federal immigration agent were re-detained after a judge ordered them to be released on Tuesday. On Jan. 14, the…

North Dakota to offer state employees early retirement in face of declining revenues

Joe Morrissette, director of the Office of Management and Budget, speaks to lawmakers during a meeting of the Budget Section on June 25, 2025. Also pictured is Allen Knudson, legislative budget analyst. (Photo by Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — Some North Dakota state employees will be offered early retirement incentives as the state tries to adjust…

Savannah Guthrie posts message to her mother’s kidnapper asking to provide proof she is alive

This image provided by the Pima County Sheriff’s Department, on Monday, Feb. 2, 2026, shows a missing person alert for Nancy Guthrie. (Pima County Sheriff’s Department via AP)View this post on Instagram A post shared by Savannah Guthrie (@savannahguthrie)   TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — NBC “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie said Wednesday that her family is ready to talk to…

Grand Forks City Council approves $50,000 for overtime for officers and others at large events

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — The police chief in Grand Forks is concerned about safety at some public events and he wants to increase staffing at those events. Chief Jason Freedman asked the city council on Monday for $50,000 to cover overtime costs so they can have more officers at large, outdoor events. The council unanimously approved the motion. It…

50 Animals Rescued from Hoarder-Like Conditions

The animals were rescued from a home on the North Dakota side of the border, but the closest rescue was in Fertile, Minnesota - and Smiley's Rescues gamely stepped up to meet the challenge.

FERTILE, MN (KVRR) – The numbers are staggering: 27 adult cats, 15 kittens, three adult senior dogs, and five guinea pigs. Smiley’s Rescues in Fertile received word back in January that those animals had been surrendered to law enforcement after being discovered in what’s been described as hoarder-like conditions in a home on the North Dakota side of the border….

Former Fergus Falls doctor accused of sexually assaulting high school hockey players

Dr. Zvi Levran (FOX2 Detroit) FERGUS FALLS, Minn. (KVRR-KFGO-KBRF) – A former Fergus Falls doctor has been accused of sexually assaulting high school hockey players in Otter Tail County, Minnesota. Prosecutors say the “hockey doc,” 69-year-old Zvi Levran made sexual contact with at least two underage hockey players, claiming it was for a medical purpose. The assaults allegedly happened between…

A man facing federal charges in connection with approximately 250 mail thefts

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — “In my time as sheriff here, since 2019, we haven’t had as many people affected through a mail theft of this nature,” said Sheriff Jesse Jahner, Cass County Sheriff. Approximately 250 people across Cass and Ransom Counties have reported mail theft. And through the ongoing investigation, law enforcement has identified and arrested 50-year old Michael J….

Hector terminal expansion set to open next week

The new expanded passenger terminal at Hector International Airport. 2/4/26.FARGO — Hector International Airport invites media members in to show off the nearly complete terminal expansion. The $155 million dollar project nearly doubles the number of gateways from 5 to 9, and is scheduled to be open to the public next week. There are now recharging outlets underneath seats as…