FARGO, ND — While many people tried to get Black Friday steals last night, others say they preferred to do their shopping today. Places like West Acres Mall were packed with people all day trying to get bargains. Santa Claus has also made his way back to the mall so people can take pictures with him. One family from California…
FARGO, ND — Thanksgiving dinner turned into a fire emergency for people who lived in a south Fargo apartment building. Firefighters responded to 3320 17th Avenue South to reports of a fire. Witnesses say the second floor hallway of the building was filling with smoke. Firefighters say when they entered an apartment on that floor, they found a fire…
DETROIT LAKES, Minn. — A Detroit Lakes teen, who ran away from his home last August, has been found safe. A post on the Facebook page, Reaching Parker, states that 15-year-old Parker Eastman was found by authorities and is okay. The page is run by Parker’s mom, Meghan, who spoke to KVRR’s Jessie Cohen in October. The post states…
REGIONAL — Farm Rescue has announced they are expanding their services to farmers and ranchers in need. The organization is adding livestock feeding assistance and it will be offered throughout North Dakota, Minnesota, South Dakota, Iowa, Montana and Nebraska. This will add to a list of services, such as harvesting, haying, and hauling hay and grain. The nonprofit provides…
OTTER TAIL COUNTY, Minn. — A former New York Mills teacher, who was accused of having a sexual relationship with a student, has been found not guilty. Kris Koll, 38, was acquitted of fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct. He was accused of engaging in a sexual relationship with a student while teaching in New York Mills. His defense attorney says Koll…
WEST FARGO, ND — The West Fargo grandmother, who was arrested over a runaway teen case, says she’s not guilty. Authorities say 53-year-old Margaret Hansen is facing charges of giving false information to police, hindering an investigation and harboring a runaway. They say Hansen misled investigators after 13-year-old Carlyse Ditch was reported missing and was last seen with Hansen’s 16-year-old…
MOORHEAD, Minn. — A man attempting to escape from the Clay County Jail is back behind bars. Moorhead Police say 25-year-old James Wingo was spotted by an officer as he was walking away from the Clay County Jail. When the officer called out for Wingo to stop, authorities say Wingo took off running. Authorities set up a perimeter near 2nd…
Everyone wants to make it home for the holidays, and adoptable animals are no exception. That’s why Cats Cradle shelter in Fargo is teaming up with Zappos for their Black Friday weekend of free, sponsored cat adoptions over Thanksgiving weekend. Cats Cradle is an all-volunteer, non-profit cat shelter that works hard to bring in kitties off the street in the…
FARGO, ND — People waited outside for hours at stores around the metro to start getting their Black Friday deals. Ah, Thanksgiving. A day filled with turkey, expanding waste lines and family. But not for this guy. “I haven’t had a Thanksgiving meal in probably five years,” said Michael Schumacher. Schumacher prefers Black Friday deals over the traditional Thanksgiving menu. He’s been…
FARGO, ND — Thanksgiving isn’t just a time for people to appreciate each other’s company and the turkey at dinner. People also take the time to appreciate movies and go see them with their family. Many lined up all day at Marcus Century Cinema to see some of the new films out including Justice League, Coco and Darkest Hour. Some families…
