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West Fargo City Leaders Consider Changes to Accident-Prone Intersection

They say by expanding the intersection drivers will have additional turn lanes and it would reduce congestion

January 9, 2017

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West Fargo city leaders say it’s time to expand an accident prone intersection. If you’ve driven on the intersection of 13th Avenue East and 9th Street East you know the frustrations of rush hour. KVRR went to a meeting where community members are invited to share their concerns about a proposed project. The city of West Fargo says that intersection is one…

The Fargo Invaders Are Looking For Top Notch Players

The Football Organization Is Looking To Fill Up Their Team With Players From All Over

January 9, 2017

Site Staff,

The Fargo Invaders is searching for the best football players in the region to compete for a spot on the team. The Fargo Invaders is a local organization in the FM area whose mission is to help football players achieve their highest potential. Players come from states as far as California and Texas. There’s also players who live right here…

What do You Think of President-Elect Donald Trump’s Cabinet Nominees?

Senator Heidi Heitkamp says hearing from voters will help senators as they go through the confirmation process

January 9, 2017

TJ Nelson,

Senator Heitkamp wants to hear your thoughts on President-elect Donald Trump’s cabinet nominees. The senator has launched an online portal on her website that will allow people to leave their comments and questions. Heitkamp says the feedback will be important as senators go through the confirmation process. Trump has nominated nearly 20 people to head executive departments, and dozens of…

Senator Hoeven Asking for More Help for Officers at DAPL Site

Senator John Hoeven says protesters who are still at the camps continue to create more challenges for law enforcement

January 9, 2017

TJ Nelson,

Senator Hoeven is encouraging the new director of the Bureau of Indian Affairs to provide more officers to help local authorities clear out the remaining pipeline protesters. Hoeven also met with Interior Department nominee Ryan Zinke to talk about the challenges law enforcement continue to encounter by protesters illegally occupying Corps land. He says there have been instances of trespassing,…

Fargo Teen Changes Plea in Sex Assault Case

Abdirahman Sahel was sentenced in 2016 for trying to kidnap a woman from the West Acres parking lot in 2014

January 9, 2017

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The Fargo teen sentenced for attacking a woman at West Acres Mall pleads guilty to a sexual assault at Holiday Inn. Abdirahman Sahel, 18, changed his pleas to guilty for gross sexual imposition and terrorizing in Cass County District Court. Sahel was scheduled to stand trial tomorrow for sexually assaulting a woman in the Holiday Inn parking lot in 2013….

Long-Time Mayville Businessman Dies in House Fire

Authorities say Alan Strand died after trying to get out of the house

January 9, 2017

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A longtime businessman was the victim of a fatal house fire in Mayville. Authorities say 64-year-old Alan Strand, the owner of Strand Ready Mix, died in the house fire Saturday morning. They say it appears Strand attempted to make his way out of the house, but didn’t make it. The fire chief says there were some strange burn patterns. A…

Commuter Jet Aborts Takeoff at Hector International

Officials say the plane was preparing for takeoff when the plane's tires blew

January 9, 2017

Site Staff,

Courtesy: KFGO An investigation into what caused two tires to blow while a commuter jet was preparing to take off from Hector International is underway. Airport officials say the United Express plane was accelerating down the runway at about 6:30 Monday morning when the plane’s two right-rear tires went flat. The pilots were able to take the plane back to…

Arrest Made in Sioux Falls Homicide

Police arrest a Sioux Falls man in the homicide of a transgender woman

January 8, 2017

Alison Voorhees,

Sioux Falls police make an arrest in the homicide of a transgender woman. A 25-year-old Sioux Falls man was taken into custody and was being held as a parole absconder and on narcotics charges. Additional charges are pending. The body of 28-year-old Jamie Lee Wounded Arrow, of Sioux Falls, was discovered Friday night when police responded to a call for…

Second Trial Canceled For Former Grand Forks Teacher

Allegedly Had Sexual Relationship With A Student

January 8, 2017

TJ Nelson,

A second trial for a former Grand Forks teacher accused of having a sexual relationship with a student has been called off. Court records show that the Polk County trial for James Whalen that was set to begin January 17th was canceled on Friday. The case is listed as settled with Whalen scheduled back in court January 26. Also last…

Two Men Arrested After Shooting In Minot

Man Shot And Injured, Woman Assaulted Early Saturday

January 8, 2017

TJ Nelson,

Two men were arrested in Minot after a shooting that injured a man. The men are accused of shooting a man and assaulting a woman in a house on Main Street early Saturday. Police say 24-year-old Javontez Barnes of Minot was arrested on suspicion of burglary, aggravated assault and attempted murder in the shooting. 26-year-old Randolph Garbutt also was arrested…