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“I still don’t know if that’s justice”: William Hoehn Resentenced to 20 Years in Prison

The North Dakota Supreme Court appealed a district judge's previous ruling because they said it didn't match up with Hoehn's previous convictions

October 7, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — William Hoehn was back at the Cass County Courthouse for resentencing in connection with Savanna Greywind’s kidnapping and murder. This comes after the North Dakota Supreme Court overturned his life sentence. Hoehn may not be spending life in prison but he will spend the next 20 years behind bars, after Judge Tom Olson went with the maximum…

Fargo Police Want To Talk To Person With Knowledge of Woman’s Death

The Remains of Brenda Kartes Were Found In August Along The River At Riverside Cemetery

October 7, 2019

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. — Fargo Police investigators believe a person has specific knowledge about events leading up to the death of Brenda Kartes. They believe the person has shared specific details of Brenda’s death with others. She was reported missing after leaving Centre Inc., a Fargo transitional living facility, on July 12th, 2018. Her remains were found in August of this…

West Fargo Man Enraged By Bumper Sticker Arrested For Terroristic Threats

Moorhead Police say Joseph Schumacher pulled up alongside A woman's vehicle on 8th street south

October 7, 2019

TJ Nelson,

MOORHEAD, Minn. — A West Fargo man who didn’t agree with a woman’s political bumper sticker is arrested in Moorhead for terroristic threats. Police say 27-year-old Joseph Schumacher, who has a Donald Trump bumper sticker, pulled up alongside the woman’s vehicle on 8th street south in the noon hour. He began yelling about her Elizabeth Warren bumper sticker then pulled…

LIVE: Autism at Halloween

For people on the spectrum, Halloween can be a lot scarier than for the rest of us.

October 7, 2019

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Halloween is a fun time for a lot of kids and adults, but for people on the autism spectrum, Halloween can sometimes be a struggle. Costume and makeup textures can be distracting, irritating or too stimulating. Meeting strangers trick or treating door to door can be overwhelming. And pets, especially big dogs who want to come to the door to…

Mayor Mahoney Proclaims Monday “Vern Bennett Day”

Bennett was the longest-tenured superintendent of the Fargo Public School District serving for 28 years.

October 7, 2019

KVRR Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KFGO) – Fargo Mayor Tim Mahoney has proclaimed today, October 7, 2019, as “Vern Bennett Day.” The 86-year-old Cass County Commissioner and longtime Fargo Public Schools superintendent died last week. Bennett was the longest-tenured superintendent of the Fargo Public School District serving for 28 years. At the time of his passing, he was also the longest-serving member of…

Community Puts on Spaghetti Fundraiser for Fargo Woman Battling Severe Illness

Diana Emerson is recovering after needing a new kidney and liver

October 6, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — Even on the rough days, Diana Emerson always knew how to get Sandy Brakke to crack a smile. “She’s got a good sense of humor. Very witty and you could be having the worst day and she’ll say something and everything is just that much better,” Brakke said. But in March, Emerson didn’t have the energy…

GiGi’s Playhouse Hosts 7th Annual Walk & Fest

The event is in celebration of National Syndrome Awareness Month

October 6, 2019

Site Staff,

MOORHEAD, Minn. — This army is a little different than most. Its youngest member is only 19 months old. “We’re here walking for Cohen. Our son, who has Down syndrome,” said Cohen’s mom and participant in the walk, Sarah Nordin. Cohen’s Army includes nearly 60 family members and friends supporting him and others in the community with Down syndrome. “We…

Community Supports Local Woman’s Battle With Cancer

Dr. Kate Schulz was recently diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma

October 6, 2019

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. — Dozens of people across the Fargo–Moorhead area are coming together to support a local family through a silent auction. Dr. Kate Schulz of Prairie Winds Veterinary Center in Fargo lost her son in April due to pregnancy complications. A few months after, she was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. Now, coworkers, family, friends and even strangers are at…

Lil’ Bitz Pumpkin Patch Celebrates Fall

It will be open through Halloween weekend

October 6, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — There’s only three weeks left to get your pumpkins from the Lil’ Bitz Pumpkin Patch in Fargo. Mary Hoglund and her husband Garfield have been putting on the patch at their farm for 16 years. It used to be known as “The Pumpkin Patch” until it was changed to “Lil’ Bitz” three years ago. Aside from…

Man Arrested After Firing Shots Into Vehicle Of Man He Fought With At Party

Jamestown Police got calls around 4:30 this morning from people who heard the shots

October 6, 2019

TJ Nelson,

JAMESTOWN, N.D. — Police in Jamestown arrest a man for firing several shots into the vehicle of a man he got into a fight with at a party. 22-year-old Allen Jevning is being held in Stutsman County on reckless endangerment and criminal mischief. Police got calls around 4:30 this morning from people who heard the shots in the northeast part…