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Fargo Police Department swears in two new officers

"Today is an important day for these new officers as they begin a challenging but rewarding career as guardians of our Fargo community."

January 11, 2021

Aaron Walling,

FARGO, N.D. — Fargo Police Department welcomes new officers to its law enforcement team. Officer Alex Torp is from New Prague, Minnesota, a graduate from University of North Dakota and a Lieutenant in the North Dakota Army National Guard. Officer Matthew Wolbersen comes from Alexandria, Minnesota and is a recent graduate from North Dakota State University. “Today is an important…

High Risk Sex Offender Has New Fargo Address

January 11, 2021

KVRR Staff,

FARGO, N.D. — A high risk sex offender has a new address in Fargo. 26-year-old Damion Orton is living at 734 College Street North. Orton was convicted of sexual imposition in 2014 in Burleigh County. The then 19 year old forced himself on a 14-year-old female runaway who was intoxicated and on drugs. He will have to register as a…

North Dakota native Dave Lee retiring from long broadcast career

January 11, 2021

Jim Monk,

MINNEAPOLIS (KVRR) – A Hatton, N.D. native who became one of the top radio personalities in the nation is calling it a career. After 32 years, Dave Lee is stepping away from the microphone at WCCO Radio in Minneapolis. Before he made his move to major market radio, Lee spent about 10 years at KFGO in Fargo, where he was…

Body Found In Parking Lot At Jamestown Inn Identified

January 11, 2021

TJ Nelson,

JAMESTOWN, N.D. — Police in Jamestown identify the body found Friday morning at Two Rivers Inn-East in Jamestown. They say 50-year-old Sabrina Grisham of Knoxville, Tennessee was found dead in the parking lot of the inn. An autopsy is scheduled to determine the cause of death. Categories: Local News, North Dakota News

Walz denounces Minnesota GOP leaders for hedging on vote

January 11, 2021

Jim Monk,

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Gov. Tim Walz is criticizing Minnesota Republican leaders for refusing to clearly say the presidential election was free and fair. The Democratic governor also disclosed that troopers had to take his 14-year-old son to safety last Wednesday during a “Storm the Capitol” protest in St. Paul, which later shifted to the governor’s residence. That rally coincided…

Group hoping to legalize recreational pot takes another swing

January 11, 2021

Jim Monk,

BISMARCK, N.D. – Supporters of amending North Dakota’s constitution to legalize recreational marijuana are taking another run at the issue, after failing to collect enough signatures to get it on the 2020 ballot. Secretary of State Al Jaeger says the group filed the petition on Monday. If approved, backers would have one year to turn in at least 26,904 valid…

Fargo Public Schools returning to In-Person Instruction

January 11, 2021

Jim Monk,

FARGO (KVRR) – Beginning Jan. 19, all grade levels in Fargo Public Schools will return to In-Person Instruction with restrictions, five days per week. A special committee will continue to monitor local data and make changes as needed based on new information or guidance. The committee will meet next on February 8 to review data, determine if there is a…

Bill would require special session after governor declares emergency

January 11, 2021

Jim Monk,

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR/KCND) – A Legislative committee is considering a bill that would require a special session to deal with emergencies. The bill says that after a Governor declares an emergency, a special session must be called within 30 to 60 days to have lawmakers weigh in on it. Sponsors say it isn’t aimed directly at Gov. Burgum and his…

Indoor service for bars, restaurants resumes in Minnesota

January 11, 2021

Jim Monk,

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Beginning today (Jan. 11) Minnesota bars and restaurants may resume indoor service with limits, as COVID-19 cases have been declining. The eased restrictions returns bars and restaurants about to where they were before Gov. Tim Walz imposed a ban on restaurant dining in response to soaring cases in November. Indoor service can resume at 50% capacity…

Gaming Arcade thanks customers with appreciation day

"We just wanted to create a day that was thanking our customers for supporting us through 2020 COVID shutdown..."

January 10, 2021

Aaron Walling,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A local arcade is saying thank you to its customers with an appreciation day. To show their gratitude, Replay Games in Downtown Fargo is letting customers pay what they want in exchange for a fun filled day of video games. With a modernized feel and the nostalgia of older gaming consoles the arcade is suitable for…