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Local Leaders Sworn In After Winning Their City Races in June

Grand Forks Mayor Brandon Bochenski taking his second oath of officeFARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Leaders are being sworn in to office after winning their respective races in the June election. Grand Forks Mayor Brandon Bochenski was sworn in for a second term after running unopposed. Two new council members, Tricia Berg and Michael Fridolfs, were also sworn in. In West…

Moondance Jam Cancels All National Touring Acts From This Month’s Festival

WALKER, Minn. (KVRR) — Some bad news for people heading to Moondance Jam in Walker, Minnesota later this month. Organizers have cut all national touring acts from this years lineup due to what they call “unforeseen circumstances based on the present economic climate”. They say the 30-year-old festival has not met the necessary financial thresholds to produce a festival with…

Fargo Woman Sentenced For Stealing $80,000 From Employer

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — A Fargo woman has been given a five-year suspended sentence for felony theft after pleading guilty to stealing over $80,000 from her employer. Kelly Tweiten will be on probation for three years and was given credit for four days served. According to court documents, Tweiten transferred money into her personal banking account, and wrote fraudulent checks…

Man Fatally Shot By Officer Called To Confrontation at Crookston Shelter Sunday

CROOKSTON, Minn. (KVRR/KFGO/KROX) — A police officer in Crookston fatally shot a man during a confrontation at a homeless shelter. Officers were dispatched to Care and Share shelter around 11:45 last night on a report of a fight in progress. Police Chief Darin Selzer says one man was being combative toward officers and did not follow their verbal commands. Less…

Fox & Friends pays visit to Randy’s Diner Too in West Fargo

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Bumper crowds turned out to Randy’s Diner Too on Monday for Fox & Friends first ever visit to North Dakota. The Fox News morning show sent host Brian Kilmeade to the West Fargo restaurant, where he spoke with patrons, and interviewed North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum. Burgum’s appearance on the show came amid mounting speculation…

Pizza Ranch Fan visits 175th location: Fargo

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – For Jason Halkias, the Pizza Ranch buffet is more than just all-you-can-eat pizza and chicken, it’s a calling. Halkias is on a mission to visit every one of the restaurant’s locations, a quest that has taken him around the country, from Colorado to Illinois. Sometimes he just gets a drink. Other times he gets his “go…

Fargo woman pleads guilty, sentenced for stealing thousands of dollars from employer

FARGO (KFGO) – A Fargo woman has been given a five-year suspended sentence for felony theft after pleading guilty to stealing over $80,000 from her employer. Kelly Tweiten will be on probation for three years and was given credit for four days served. According to court documents, Tweiten transferred money into her personal banking account, and wrote fraudulent checks to…

Randy’s Diner Too owner says Fox segment went very well, showcased Fargo to country

WEST FARGO (KFGO) – Fox and Friends brought their ‘Breakfast with Friends’ segment to Randy’s Diner, Too in West Fargo Monday morning. When the owners made the announcement last week, it drew a mix of reactions with some people saying they were excited the restaurant was picked and others saying they wouldn’t eat there anymore. Some said it was a…