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LIVE: Balkowitsch Book Signing

BISMARCK — He’s one of the most celebrated photographers in North Dakota. And he’s out with his third book. Wet plate photographer Shane Balkowitsch is signing copies of his third volume of portraits of native American tribal members this weekend. The book features hundreds of images of his subjects taken in a Civil-War era technique. It’s one of the oldest…

Fergus Falls Brothers Accused of Assault in Alleged Attack

FERGUS FALLS, Minn. (KVRR/KFGO) — Two brothers from Fergus Falls face assault charges for an alleged attack. The victims told police that 46-year-old Eric Jacobson and 47-year-old Olaf Jacobson came at them Saturday with a knife. The brothers reportedly grabbed a metal bat and Eric lunged at one of the victims and continued to advance at another victim. Officers used…

Fargo woman accused of stealing over $500K in collectible currency from employer

Leymah LopaiFARGO (KVRR-KFGO) – A Fargo woman has been charged with theft after being accused of stealing over $500,000 worth of merchandise from her Fargo employer. Court records say officers were first called after the owner of Bloc Galleries, which sells collectible banknotes,  reported $250,000 worth of bills missing from his inventory. The bills are sold at trade shows and…

City Hall hosts Fargo Youth Initiative

FARGO, N.D. — The Fargo Youth Initiative held its first in-person Impact Fargo event for students at Fargo City Hall, Tuesday. High school students from all across the Fargo area were invited to speak about how they feel in their community. Their focus was on learning more about Fargo and issues they want to be brought up to city leaders….

Handgun scare at Grand Forks County Office

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — Confusion over a handgun at the Grand Forks County Office brings out several deputies. The sheriff’s office responded the the office’s fourth floor for a man with a handgun. They approached the situation similar to an active shooter. When deputies questioned the man, they found he did not have a handgun but an electrical shock-style…