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Eight charged in robbery conspiracy that targeted prostitution customers

FARGO (KVRR) – Eight people are facing federal charges in North Dakota in a conspiracy-robbery case linked to prostitution. U.S. Attorney Drew Wrigley says 20-year-old Harleigh Haugen of Fargo and 21-year-old Jordan Kraft of Fargo worked with others in May and June, 2019 to rob customers of commercial sex. The indictment accuses them of posting ads on the website “Skip…

Committee develops plan to start in-person learning at Fargo Public Schools

Level changes are unique for specific grade levels and will take effect on different dates

FARGO (KVRR) – The Fargo Public School District’s COVID-19 Instructional Plan Committee has developed a plan to begin full time in-person learning for elementary and secondary students. Level changes are unique for specific grade levels and will take effect on different dates. The changes are as follows: Elementary Schools: Level 4 – In-Person Instruction (4 days per week) until at…

Cass County surpasses 10,000 COVID-19 cases Monday

Cass County accounts for 10,160 of the total positive cases and 87 of the total deaths.

CASS COUNTY, N.D.–The North Dakota Department of Health reports 975 new COVID-19 cases and nine new deaths on Monday. Forty-six counties report new cases. Cass County reports the most new cases with 231 and Grand Forks County the second most with 157. Five men and four women from seven counties died. The youngest person to die on Monday was in…

North Dakota gas prices reach lowest levels since summer

Gas prices have been on a slow, but steady decline since Oct. 1

FARGO (KVRR) – North Dakota gas prices have sunk to their lowest level since June. The state average dropped 3 cents last week to an average price of $2.02 per gallon. Gas prices have been on a slow, but steady decline since Oct. 1 when the statewide average stood at $2.07.  North Dakota AAA says it appears that trend will…

Fargo Park District planning Island Park Pool renovation

A budget and timeline have not been established for the project yet.

FARGO, N.D.–The Fargo Park District is in the early stages of planning a complete Island Park Pool makeover. The current pool was designed in 1977 and according to the Fargo Park District, is nearing the end of its lifespan. A budget and timeline have not been established for the project yet, but the Fargo Park District has come up with…

LIVE: Cooking for a Cause

They're cooking up something fun for you.

If you’re anything like us here at the Morning Show, you sailed blissfully through our Halloweekend on a sea of sugary candy and other ghoulish goodies. But now that we’ve shaken off the sugar coma, we’re realizing we’re heading into Thanksgiving and the rest of the holidays without a clear plan for keeping on track with healthy food and fitness…

NDSU launches meal assistance program for students

"Swipe Out Hunger" is designed for students experiencing temporary food shortages

FARGO (KVRR) – The NDSU Campus Food Insecurity Task Force has partnered with a national program to address food needs of students on campus. “Swipe Out Hunger” is designed for students experiencing temporary food shortages. It allows for dining center meals to be added directly to student ID cards. Students can get meals at NDSU dining centers by swiping their…

UPDATE: Body of missing male found in Red River identified

UPDATE: The body of a missing man recovered from the Red River on Friday has been identified. Clay County Sheriff Mark Empting says the man was identified as 63-year-old Terry Melting who was reported missing out of Fargo. Melting’s vehicle was located unoccupied in the area of 60th Avenue and 7th Street SW in rural Clay County on Friday. When…

Local non profit hosts shopping relief event for community members

relief shoppers stay fashionably warm with donated goods

FARGO, N.D. — The relief shopping event hosted by the Life Packages for the Homeless non profit gave people the chance for an eventful weekend. People got the opportunity to shop until they dropped without having to spend a dime on items. “We’re not going to charge you for it. It’s 2020 things have come to a screeching halt for…

Ogema Man Arrested In Fargo For Drunk Driving After Hitting Fence in Moorhead

FARGO, N.D. — An Ogema, Minnesota man is arrested for drunk driving after fleeing police and crashing into a fence near the soccer complex in Moorhead. Police responded to a report of an impaired driver Sunday afternoon near Azool Hornbacher’s. They say 28-year-old Derek Berg fled in his vehicle, hitting the fence and eventually getting onto I-94 into Fargo. His…