FARGO, N.D. — The man accused of raping and killing a Fargo woman last May has pleaded guilty to her murder in a plea deal. A gross sexual imposition charge against Landon Lauwagie was dropped. The 23-year-old Ponsford, Minnesota man killed 40-year-old Cory Terlecky in her south Fargo townhouse in May 2016. Lauwagie fled the area after the murder and…
FARGO, N.D. — After nearly 60 years, Fargo-based Vanity is closing its stores across the country. In an exclusive interview with KFGO News, Board Chairman Jim Bennett said the women’s fashion retailer has filed for bankruptcy and will close 140 stores in 27 states. Bennett says competition from internet retailers was a significant factor in the decision. “We take a…
Peter Schott joins Adam Ladwig on KVRR’s morning show. Schott helps organize the International Potluck series, a monthly potluck meal at the Plains Art Museum. This month, the group is featuring Somali food. Everyone who brings a dish shares a story about Somali culture. They try out samosa, a fried wrapping filled with meat, vegetables and spices. The event is…
FARGO, N.D. — As a business owner, this may be one of your biggest fears. “If someone wants to get in your business bad enough, they’re likely going to get in and there’s not a lot you can do,” said Deputy Chief Joe Anderson. Walls were torn apart, cash registers were emptied and plaster was thrown everywhere throughout multiple stores at…
FARGO, N.D. — A local real estate agency is being nationally recognized for helping heroes find homes. In 2016, the team helped almost 50 heroes find, buy and maintain new houses. When finding a new house, there can be a lot of unexpected costs. From blinds to landscaping, and the closing costs. This is what Homes for Heroes is for. They…
FARGO, N.D. — Some Fargo liquor store owners say they will take a hit if Minnesota Sunday liquor sales become legal. Joel Wold of Bottle Barn in Fargo says they will likely lose about 20% of their usual Sunday business. He says Sunday is a big day for liquor purchases thanks to things like the Vikings games. Wold thinks stores…
FARGO, N.D. — If you’re not sure what direction your company is headed, there’s a prescription for small business success. A local group of professionals with years of experience hosted a Business Owner’s Strategic Solutions Luncheon at the Holiday Inn. Members of Small Business Rx Alliance talked everything from rewarding employees to tax deductions to retirement. The business leaders shared…
FARGO, N.D. — Congratulations to our very own Kathy Lau! She is the chief operating officer of Red River Broadcasting. Lau was named in the list of Prairie Business Magazine’s Top 25 Women in Business. The nomination process looks at professional achievement, community contributions and work-life balance. Along with the magazine’s top 40 under 40, the recipients will be…
WASHINGTON D.C. — President Trump has signed another executive order that will impact farmers and ranchers. Both U.S. Senators from North Dakota were on hand as Mr. Trump signed his order to eliminate the Obama Administration’s Waters of the U.S. rule. Senator Heitkamp says it’s time for Congress to act by giving the EPA direction on what water is jurisdictional…
GRAND FORKS, N.D. — For the second time, a jury in Grand Forks has found Delvin Shaw guilty of the 2014 murder of Jose Lopez. Shaw was found guilty of murder and burglary after the jury deliberated for less than an hour. In 2015, a jury convicted Shaw of the crime but the state Supreme Court overturned the verdict…
