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Fargo Could Get First Needle Exchange Program Within Next Few Months

The program could be in place by mid-March

FARGO, N.D. — A needle exchange program may be the first of its kind in downtown Fargo, but it’ll be modeled after Moorhead’s Good Neighbor Project. “I think there has been a lot of success from the Moorhead Good Neighbor Project. We want to expand and we know people from Fargo have been using that location in Moorhead,” said Dr. John…

Plastic Bag Facebook Post Causes Social Media Uproar

The photo was taken during a Detroit Lakes High School assembly Tuesday

DETROIT LAKES, Minn. — A Facebook post showing plastic bags over students’ heads at Detroit Lakes High School has gone viral. A post to social media is causing a strong reaction for many in Detroit Lakes. “I was a little ticked off that something like that would even happen,” said Monte Duel, stepfather to a Detoit Lakes High School student….

Security Strong All Around The Twin Cities For Super Bowl 52

Police Chief Touts The Great Partnership From Minnesota Law Enforcement

  The Super Bowl continues to grow in popularity not just in the United States but in the entire world. With such a worldly event down in the Twin Cities, there becomes the question of protecting the people in Minneapolis for the event. Security has been as common of a word used in the Twin Cities as the word football…

Tether Strap is Crucial When Buckling a Car Seat

Any car that was made after 2001 has a place to attach the tether strap, but luckily all dealerships have parts to purchase so all owners can attach the strap

FARGO, ND — Sanford Children’s Safety Shoppe is asking parent’s to make sure they are using the top tether strap when putting their child into the car seat. Any car that was made after 2001 has a place to attach the tether strap, but luckily, all dealerships have parts to purchase so all owners can attach one This strap is…

Senior Man Found Bleeding From The Head On Cold Road

He Left His Assisted Living Facility And Fell Down Before Being Hit By A Vehicle

BRANDON, Minn. — A 91-year-old man was found bleeding from the head on a cold road in Brandon, Minnesota. The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office got the 9-1-1 call just before 10 o’clock last night from a driver who spotted the man. They say the victim, Dale Burkey, had left the Brandon Assisted Living Facility and was walking when he fell….

Sandy’s Donuts To Eliminate Breakfast and Lunch Offerings

Owner says removing breakfast and lunch allows two locations to focus more on doughnuts

WEST FARGO, N.D. — A popular spot for doughnuts in West Fargo is set to undergo some major changes.  Sandy’s Donuts will no longer serve breakfast and lunch, instead centering their menu entirely on their doughnuts. Owner Mark Ostlund says the change will help them focus on their staple product while they continue to search for a third location. Even with…

Forbes Man Pleads Guilty In Child Neglect Case

(Update) According to the North Dakota Courts website, Robert Miner plead guilty on 6/25/2019 to Child Neglect. He agreed to the following conditions: Supervised probation, to have no contact with Stephanie Miner and the couple’s minor children and undergo a psychiatric evaluation. Miner also agreed to a reunification plan including, once defendant is released he will participate and complete an…

Fargo Police Arrest Six In Smash & Grab Investigation

Police say residents should continue to be diligent in removing valuables such as purses and wallets from their vehicles, including locking your doors.

FARGO, ND — Fargo Police arrested six people they say were involved in recent smash and grabs. The thefts were out of vehicles between January 18, 2018 to January 22, 2018. Cars were broken into  at local childcare and fitness facility parking lots. Police say residents should continue to be diligent in removing valuables such as purses and wallets from…

KVRR Is The New Home of Thursday Night NFL Football

The agreement awards FOX Sports with a 5 year deal that includes 11 games between weeks 4-15.

FARGO, ND — The National Football League announced that FOX (KVRR, Fargo) is the home of Thursday Night Football beginning with the 2018 season. The agreement awards FOX Sports with a 5 year deal that includes 11 games between weeks 4-15. KVRR, FOX is already proud to be carrying the NFL every Sunday during the season. Once the NFL schedule…

ND Rep. Cramer On Train Involved In Accident

Congressman Cramer Tweets he's OK and praying for driver of truck.

WASHINGTON (AP) _ Republican lawmakers and aides say a train carrying them to a policy retreat in West Virginia has struck a truck. North Dakota Congressman Kevin Cramer was on the train. He tweeted “Kris and I are on the train and are OK. Praying for the drivers of the truck involved.” Kris is Cramer’s wife. Oklahoma GOP Rep. Tom…