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Woman accused of stealing $222,000 from Bismarck law firm

BISMARCK, N.D. – A Bismarck woman has been charged with stealing more than $222,000 from the law firm where she worked for five years. Barbara Norman faces up to 20 years in prison if she’s convicted.  According to court documents, Norman worked for Larson Latham Heuttl Law Firm from December 2014 to January 2020. An audit discovered extra payroll payments of…

Watch: Demonstrators in Fargo call for release of Leonard Peltier

FARGO (KVRR) – Dozens of supporters of Leonard Peltier gathered in front of the federal courthouse in downtown Fargo, asking that Peltier be released from prison. About 50 people attended the “Rise Up For Leonard Peltier” rally.  The demonstrators prayed, carried signs and listened to speakers from the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa and the Spirit Lake Nation. Several similar…

Amir Locke protesters seek acting police chief’s resignation

Courtesy, Fox 9MINNEAPOLIS – A caravan of vehicles drove through Minneapolis demanding justice in the death of Amir Locke, the 22-year old man who was fatally shot by Minneapolis police as officers served a no-knock search warrant. Sunday’s caravan of about 50 vehicles was organized by the Racial Justice Network and other police accountability groups. Some in the caravan then…

LIVE: Giving Hearts Week Begins

Giving Hearts Day Is Thursday, February 10th

  FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Giving Hearts Day is less than three days away The Dakota Medical Foundation says their goal is to get 100 thousand people to donate money, time or other goods to some of the nearly 540 organizations in our region participating. There are plenty of incentives for people looking to give. All donors will be entered…

Fargo man arrested, charged with sending threats to Burgum

Marino BorgesFARGO (KVRR) – Federal charges have been filed against a Fargo man who’s accused of sending threatening messages to Gov. Doug Burgum’s office. According to a newly-unsealed FBI affidavit, 38-year-old Marino Borges sent an email to Burgum’s office on Feb 1. The email refers to the “corrupt city of Fargo” and says “I want you to be aware when…

Frontier Airlines buying Spirit in nearly $3 billion deal

DENVER – Frontier Airlines’ parent company is buying Spirit Airlines in a $2.9 billion cash-and-stock deal that will allow the combined airline to be more competitive against its larger rivals. Spirit shareholders will receive 1.9126 shares of Frontier plus $2.13 in cash for each existing Spirit share they own. This implies a value of $25.83 per Spirit share at Frontier’s…

Becker announces GOP primary challenge against Hoeven

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) – North Dakota Republican U.S. Sen. John Hoeven will face off against at least one GOP challenger in the June primary for a chance to win a spot on the general election ballot. Republican State Representative Rick Becker of Bismarck say he is challenging Hoeven for the GOP nomination. Becker has served in the North Dakota Legislature…

Veteran’s Concert Jazz & Swing Band at Fargo Air Museum

People bring their dancing shoes to the Fargo Air Museum to boogie heading into Given Hearts Week.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — This was the first ever Giving Hearts Day Jazz Dance and organizers plan to continue this new event. Fargo Air Museum will have events over the next few days like Wednesday’s veterans coffee hour. Adoption agency Homeward Bound will bring puppies for adoption and there will be a blood drive on Thursday. “To really spur and…