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Service Held for Unclaimed Marine

Rickey Allen Boyd died about a year ago and no family members or friends came forth to claim his remains.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Many military veterans and other members of the Fargo-Moorhead community braved the cold on December 3 to honor a Marine who would have otherwise gone unclaimed. According to the Fargo Memorial Honor Guard, the recently deceased Rickey Allen Boyd passed on without any known family or friends to take possession of his remains. The Guard then…

Fargo Police Department Holds News Conference Regarding Arrest of Tyrque Jones

The department says the arrest was made possible thanks to cooperation with a variety of agencies, including the U.S. Marshals Service North Star Task Force based in Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Four months to the day that 19-year-old Azeem Holmes was killed in a shooting outside District 64 in Downtown Fargo, wanted suspect Tyrque Jones was finally apprehended – in somewhat anticlimactic fashion. “It was without incident. The only thing I can say is I think he tried to give a fake name when they dealt with…

First responders will host annual toy drive across North Dakota

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — First Responders across the state are getting ready for this year’s Holiday Food and Toy Drive. The North Dakota Highway Patrol, along with other First Responders in the area, will be taking charge. They will be accepting donations at Walmart locations in Bismarck, Devils Lake, Fargo, Jamestown, Mandan, and Williston. Last year, over 3,300 toys were…

MyPillow’s Mike Lindell files to run for Minnesota governor

FILE – MyPillow chief executive Mike Lindell speaks to reporters outside federal court in Washington, June 24, 2021. On Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024, a federal judge affirmed a $5 million arbitration award against the MyPillow chief executive in favor of a software engineer who challenged data that Lindell claims proves that China interfered in the U.S. 2020 elections and tipped…

House Committee investigating ‘widespread fraud’ in Minnesota’s social services

WASHINGTON (KVRR) – The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform is investigating widespread fraud claims in Minnesota’s social services programs. According to letters to Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison, committee Chairman James Comer is seeking documents, communications, and records as part of the Committee’s investigation. “The Committee has serious concerns about how you as the…

Kindred Area Ambulance announces partnership to enhance EMS services

Kindred Area Ambulance ServiceKINDRED, N.D. (KVRR-KFGO) – Kindred Area Ambulance is partnering with First Medic Ambulance of Ransom County in hopes of strengthening services in rural areas. “This collaboration marks an important step forward as we continue working together to ensure strong, reliable EMS sustainability for all the communities we serve,” Kindred Area Ambulance said in the announcement Wednesday. First…

ND Emergency Commission discusses $1.3 million in staff bonuses, but takes no action

Rep. Don Vigesaa, R-Cooperstown, speaks during a Dec. 2, 2025, meeting of the North Dakota Emergency Commission. At right is House Majority Leader Mike Lefor, R-Dickinson. (Mary Steurer/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — A proposal to give roughly $1.3 million in bonus pay for 12 Retirement and Investment Office employees took a step forward Tuesday after officials had…