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You Can Now Access West Fargo Library Material Online from the Comfort of Your Home!

As a way to promote reading for people of all ages, the library is also waving late fees on most children's material

October 8, 2018

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WEST FARGO, N.D. — West Fargo Public Library is bringing books, movies and other resources to the tips of your fingers online. For those eligible to take out books in West Fargo, you can now order an e–card online that gives you access to all online resources from home. You never have to go to the library! As a way…

Former Sanctuary Events Center Manager Sentenced For Theft

Richard Pallay III was fired in January after taking nearly $16,000

October 8, 2018

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. — The man who headed up the Sanctuary Events Center in Fargo has been sentenced for embezzling thousands of dollars from the venue. Richard Pallay III pleaded guilty to theft and was given 150 hours of community service and a year of supervised probation. $10,000 in restitution has been paid to the Sanctuary Events Center. Pallay still owes over…

Minnesota Man Arrested After Home Invasion And Standoff In Jamestown

Chase Urie of Proctor, Minnesota is being held in the Stutsman County Jail

October 8, 2018

TJ Nelson,

JAMESTOWN, N.D. — A man was arrested following a home invasion and three hour standoff in Jamestown. 20-year old Chase Urie of Proctor, Minnesota is being held in the Stutsman County Jail on charges of trespassing, criminal mischief, and underage drinking. Police received a call of an intruder inside a home early Sunday. The homeowners had been notified by a surveillance…

West Fargo Man Accused Of Sexually Abusing Child For Years

Police were contacted and the girl was interviewed by child sexual abuse counselors

October 8, 2018

TJ Nelson,

WEST FARGO, N.D. — A West Fargo man has been charged with the ongoing sexual abuse of a child. 52-year-old Valentin Valenzuela is accused of molesting a girl for a number of years. Police were contacted and the girl was interviewed by child sexual abuse counselors. They believe the abuse started about six years ago. The charge carries a maximum sentence…

Man Injured After Jumping Off Moving Train Is Identified

Police say Jacob Huber's injuries were non-life threatening

October 8, 2018

TJ Nelson,

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — Police in Grand Forks have identified a young man run over by a train early Sunday morning. He is 21-year-old Jacob Huber of Grand Forks. Police say his injuries were non-life threatening but they are unable to release his current condition. Huber got onto a moving train near downtown but when he tried to jump off in…

Grand Forks Man Seriously Injured After Jumping Off Moving Train

The Grand Forks Police Department says around 1:30 a.m., a resident called for medical assistance after a man was found outside with "severe injuries to his limbs" and requesting help.

October 8, 2018

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Grand Forks, N.D. (KFGO) – A 21-year-old man was severely injured after attempting to jump off a moving train in Grand Forks early Sunday morning. The Grand Forks Police Department says around 1:30 a.m., a resident called for medical assistance after a man was found outside with “severe injuries to his limbs” and requesting help. The man was subsequently taken…

Sen. Heitkamp, Rep. Cramer React: Brett Kavanaugh’s Confirmation and Senate Race Moving Forward

Cramer is ahead in the polls 50-42

October 8, 2018

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RUTLAND, N.D. — It was a celebration for all things Scandinavian and a touch of politics, as Sen. Heitkamp and Congressman Cramer continue their campaigns for the senate in the 34th annual Uffda Day parade. Right now, Cramer is leading the polls 50 to 42. His supporters say they expect him to win because Heitkamp didn’t vote to confirm Kavanaugh….

Sharing War Stories: 88 Local Veterans Spent Two Days In Washington, D.C.

They were selected for the latest North Dakota-Minnesota Veterans Honor Flight

October 8, 2018

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. — They were a group of 88 of our area’s finest service members. They were just the latest heroes to take the North Dakota-Minnesota Veterans Honor Flight to Washington, D.C. We went along for the ride and it was a 2-day whirlwind of activity as we took in memorial after memorial, shared lunches and snacks and more importantly shared…

“Art Ghoullery” Brings Out All the Halloween Stops this Season

The exhibit is open through November 4

October 7, 2018

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — It’s not all trick-or-treating and costumes when it comes to Halloween, sometimes it’s about art. The Rourke Art Museum is putting on their free “Art Ghoullery” through November 4, featuring works of goblins and ghosts from 20 artists across the United States. Pieces range from cute and silly to creepy and sinister Halloween art. The goal of…

Ahead of Fire Prevention Week, Kids Learn Firefighters Do More Than Put Out Flames

The interactive displays are helping the kids absorb more than they realize

October 7, 2018

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — Not all heroes wear capes and the Moorhead Fire Department is showing that to the community first hand. KVRR’s Jessie Cohen tells us what kids learned at this year’s open house leading up to Fire Prevention Week. From putting out flames, to finding their way out of a smokey house, kids are learning how to protect themselves…