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Fargo bicyclist injured in Tuesday crash has died

FARGO (KVRR-KFGO) – The North Dakota Highway Patrol says the bicycle rider struck by a pickup Tuesday morning in Fargo has died. Jay Holding Eagle, 66, of Fargo, was riding his bike on the sidewalk along 40th Avenue South when he entered the crosswalk on 25th Street. A pickup driven by 49-year-old Bing Zhang of Fargo turned onto 25th Street…

1 person suffers minor injuries in crash involving 2 West Fargo Public Schools students

WEST FARGO (KVRR-KFGO) – Two West Fargo Public Schools students were involved in a vehicle vs. bicycle crash in West Fargo Friday morning. According to West Fargo Police, officers were called to the intersection of Veterans Boulevard and 36th Avenue E. where the vehicle collided with the bicycle. The student on the bicycle was wearing a helmet and was taken…

Minot police chief placed on paid administrative leave

Minot Police Chief John KlugMINOT, N.D. (KVRR-KFGO) – Minot Police Chief John Klug has been placed on paid administrative leave while an internal investigation is underway. In a statement, the city says the decision was made to ensure a thorough and impartial examination of recent information provided to city management. City Manager Harold Stewart is leading the investigation. He says…

Fargo man involved in Fergus Falls police chase pleads guilty to theft

Gavin GladueFERGUS FALLS, Minn. (KVRR-KFGO) – A Fargo man pleaded guilty in Otter Tail County Court Wednesday to theft and fleeing charges. involved in a chase with the Fergus Falls Police Department in August pleaded guilty to all charges on Wednesday. 29-year-old Gavin Gladue was arrested on August 18th. Police say Gladue and 41-year-old Tricia Potratz stole $1,200 worth of…

Bell Bank Hosts Open House and Ribbon Cutting At New Downtown Fargo Headquarters

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) –Bell Bank held a grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony officially opening its new location on Main Avenue in downtown Fargo. The new $100 million branch and headquarters opened in July. Bell Bank bought the property in 2021 and started renovations in 2022. The open house gave people a chance to tour and meet with employees. An…

ND Judge overturns abortion ban; Red River Women’s Clinic says work isn’t done

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — The State of North Dakota was asking State District Judge Bruce Romanick to dismiss the lawsuit challenging the state’s abortion ban due to the fact that the plaintiff, The Red River Women’s Clinic, had since moved to Minnesota. However, in his decision, Romanick struck down the abortion ban, writing that the law was not narrowly tailored…

Demand growing for Amtrak expansion to Fargo

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The push to expand Amtrak’s new Borealis passenger rail line across Minnesota is gaining steam. Amtrak launched the Borealis Amtrak route between St. Paul and Chicago in May. The route saw more than 18,500 passengers in its first month. Brian Nelson with All Aboard Minnesota says that the Minnesota Legislature is looking to expand passenger rail,…

Mayor Mahoney proposes job cuts, including DEI director, as part of revised budget recommendations

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) – Fargo Mayor Tim Mahoney is proposing that the director and the coordinator of the office of Diversion, Equity and Inclusion, Dr. Terry Hogan, be laid off as part of budget cuts that will be considered at Monday’s city commission meeting. A seven-member selection committee led by Mahoney chose Hogan for the new position back in 2021….

Two Women Arrested For Breaking Into Business And Taking $17,000 in Merchandise

Rachel Roper Vick / Brittney Greer (no mugshot yet available)FARGO, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — Two women are arrested on suspicion of stealing around $17,000 worth of merchandise and causing damage to a north Fargo business. Police say security footage shows 39-year-old Brittney Greer and 35-year-old Rachel Roper Vick, who both have no permanent address, breaking into a store on the 1200…