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Fargo Police Investigate Attempted Home Invasion

Fargo Police say a woman on the 3500 block of 30th Avenue South told them she heard someone kicking her door around 4 a.m.

FARGO, N.D. — A homeowner is startled in the middle of the night by an attempted home break-in. Fargo Police say a woman on the 3500 block of 30th Avenue South told them she heard someone kicking her door around 4 a.m. When she looked outside, she says she saw three men. They fled as she called 911. A police…

Attorneys for St. Anthony Officer Accused of Fatal Shooting Claim They Won’t Get Fair Trial

They claim relentless and biased media coverage means Yanez won't get a fair trial in Ramsey County

RAMSEY COUNTY, Minn. — A police officer charged with shooting a black motorist is appealing a judge’s decision against moving his trial. Attorneys for St. Anthony police officer Jeronimo Yanez have asked the Minnesota Court of Appeals to reverse the ruling. They claim relentless and biased media coverage means Yanez won’t get a fair trial in Ramsey County. Prosecutors have…

Gov. Burgum Signs Medical Marijuana Law

The measure, called the North Dakota Compassionate Care Act, won 65 percent voter approval in November

  BISMARCK, N.D. — Gov. Burgum has signed a comprehensive measure that regulates the state’s voter-approved medical marijuana initiative. The Senate and the House earlier had gotten the needed two-thirds majority to amend the citizen initiative. The measure, called the North Dakota Compassionate Care Act, won 65 percent voter approval in November. It allows the use of marijuana as medicine…

“Mind Over Marathon” BBC Documentary on the Silence of the Mental Health Struggle

Prince William says this topic is especially close to his heart after his brother struggled silently with his mental health for more than 20 years after the death of their mother, Diana

INTERNATIONAL — Prince William is calling a new BBC documentary on mental health “amazing” because it gives those struggling silently with mental health a voice. The Duke of Cambridge was a guest speaker after a special screening of the movie and addressed many of the documentary subjects. He says this topic is especially close to his heart after his brother…

Cleveland Facebook Murder Suspect Found Dead

Steve Stephens was wanted on an aggravated murder charge in the shooting death of a 74-year-old retired man in Cleveland on Sunday.

CLEVELAND (AP) – Pennsylvania State Police say the suspect in the random killing of a Cleveland retiree posted on Facebook has shot and killed himself after a brief pursuit. State police say Steve Stephens was spotted Tuesday morning by state police in Erie County, in the state’s northwest corner. Authorities say police tried to pull Stephens over and, after a…

LIVE: MATBUS Participates in Earth Week

MATBUS Tells People to Get Their "Can" on the Bus

MATBUS is giving free rides to those who donate an aluminum can in honor of Earth Week. KVRR’s Jackie Kelly talks with Taaren Haak, the Assistant Transit Planner of MATBUS, about how this can help impact the earth. Categories: Local News, Minnesota News, Moorhead, Morning – In The Community, News Landing Page, North Dakota News Tags: aluminum cans, Earth Week,…

1 Book, 1 Community: Bringing The Community Together Through Reading

Local Libraries Announce 2017 Book Selection

1 Book, 1 Community is a partnership between libraries in Fargo, Moorhead and West Fargo, as well as at NDSU, MSUM and Concordia, Moorhead Community Education and the Historical and Cultural Society of Clay County. The project centers around a single book for the year. This year’s choice is Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Jamie Ford….

Arrest Made in Fargo Stabbing

Fargo police responded to the call shortly before 4:30 a.m. Tuesday at a residence in the 1700 block of 49th Street South.

FARGO (KFGO) – A Fargo woman armed with a knife was arrested for a disturbance involving a knife that sent two people to the hospital. Fargo police responded to the call shortly before 4:30 a.m. Tuesday at a residence in the 1700 block of 49th Street South. Sgt. Joel Erickson says the victims had the woman detained and disarmed when…

Sen. Heitkamp Talks Health Care During Tame Town Hall Meeting

The town hall style meeting invited the public to discuss the future of health care in the nation

FARGO, N.D. — Sen. Heidi Heitkamp is traveling North Dakota to talk about the work she’s doing on behalf of the state. She’s inviting the public to talk about the future of health care in the nation. Sen. Heitkamp said it’s one of the most important public policies in the nation. “I’ll talk about Obamacare, but let’s talk about health…

F-M Flood Diversion: Groundbreaking for Flood Protection

Community members remember the flood of 97 and move forward with the diversion project

RED RIVER VALLEY — City and state leaders from both sides of the Red gathered to remember an event that devastated the region throughout the valley. It’s been 20 years since the flood of ’97 and while they talk about how they were able to overcome, leaders are also discussing how to move forward with future protection. “I remember some…