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2 arrested following 10th St. S search warrant

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo police say 2 people are arrested following Thursday morning’s search warrant on the 800 block of 10th Street S. in Fargo. 52-year-olds Timmie Smith and Tara Felix of Fargo are each charged with one count of Fentanyl Possession with Intent to Distribute, Heroin possession with Intent to Distribute, meth, cocaine and marijuana possession, Drug Paraphernalia…

2 suspects in Fargo jewelry store robbery arrested in Michigan

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo Police announce 2 suspects involved in the attempted robbery of Gunderson’s Jewelers Wednesday have been arrested Thursday in Michigan. Dajuan Marcellus and Kordaryl Cross, both 32-year-olds from Detroit were arrested and each charged with conspiracy to commit robbery. The arrests were made by the Michigan State Police. It’s an ongoing investigation as Fargo Police work…

LIVE: Sports Betting Grows In ND Ahead Of Super Bowl

Dakota Nation Sportsbook Talks Rise Of Sports Betting, Super Bowl Prop Bets

  The sports betting industry is exploding. The American Gaming Association says more than 50 million Americans are expected to bet $16 billion on the Super Bowl. You can only legally bet on sports at tribal casinos in North Dakota. The Dakota Nation Sportsbook in Dakota Magic Casino in Hankinson is celebrating its one-year anniversary with the Super Bowl. Lead…

Fargo South’s Sara Lichtblau named Fargo Teacher of the Year

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Superintendent Dr. Rupak Gandhi surprised Lichtblau with an announcement at an all-school assembly. Lichtblau started teaching at Fargo South in 2009. She conducts the school’s audition choir Belle Orso Vicci and dedicates time to the ensemble outside of school hours. Seniors from her choir prepared a special performance and she was grateful to see it. “It…

Gate City Bank announces winner of $100,000 prize

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Gate City Bank has announced its slate of charity winners at Dakota Medical Foundation as part of Giving Hearts Day. The bank gave away over $125,00 to six winners in conjunction with its 100th anniversary. Creative Care for Reaching Independence won the grand prize of $100,000. The winners of $5,000 each were Moment of Freedom, Love…

Voters chime in on Biden administration so far

MSUM students chime in as President Biden reaches the halfway point of his first term.

MINNESOTA (KVRR) — Vice President Harris’ visit to St. Cloud focuses on Minnesota’s push for clean energy in the coming decades. By 2030, the movement requires 80% of the state’s electricity to come from carbon-free sources. That goal will be increased to 100% by 2040. Some younger voters support the idea of Minnesota’s clean energy bill but wonder how sustainable…

Fundraising frenzy during Giving Hearts Day

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — More than 37,000 donors have already given nearly $23 million for Giving Hearts Day as of 7:30 Thursday night. It is a 24 hour long event with around 550 charities involved. Since 2008, More than $138 million has been raised for local charities. It’s easy to donate online. Just go to giving hearts day dot org,…

Moorhead Man Indicted on First Degree Murder in Mother’s Death

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR/KFGO) — A Clay County grand jury indicts James Kollie on several charges in connection with the December death of his mother in Moorhead, including first degree murder. The 25-year-old was previously charged with 2nd-degree murder with intent in the December 1 stabbing death of 56-year-old Receia Kollie. On Tuesday the grand jury brought back an indictment against…

Fargo Mayor Against Bill To Get Rid of Voter-Approved “Approval Voting”

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — A West Fargo lawmaker wants to prohibit approval voting in North Dakota. Fargo is the only city with the voting method. A person can vote for as many candidates as they want and the candidate with the most votes wins. Republican State Representative Ben Koppelman, the bill’s sponsor, testified before the House Political Subdivisions Committee. He…