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Woman Accused of Stealing or Attempting To Steal Numerous Vehicles in Northern MN and ND

MARSHALL CO., Minn. (KVRR) — A Stephen, Minnesota woman is facing several charges after being accused of stealing or attempting to steal numerous vehicles on September 15. Marshall County Sheriff’s Office says Jordan Krolak first took the keys out of a person’s hand and stole their pickup. When deputies caught up to her on a gravel road, she fled. The…

Commissioner Strand calling for more budget cuts to Mayor Mahoney’s budget proposal

  FARGO (KFGO) – Fargo City Commissioner John Strand is proposing nearly $639,000 in budget reductions and cutting multiple positions as the commission works to approve the budget for next year. Mayor Tim Mahoney’s original budget proposal totaled $133 million. Earlier this month, the commission voted to eliminate the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Department and 4.2 positions at Fargo Cass Public Health. Now, Strand…

Fargo Fire Department Station 5 Closed For Reconstruction

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo Fire Department has suddenly and temporarily closed Fire Station 5 for reconstruction and renovation work. The work comes after staff at the station noticed shifting and cracks on the building five years ago. While they had been able to work and keep staff in, a recent engineering assessment determined the southern portion of the building…

Felony assault charge against Roseau daycare provider dismissed

ROSEAU, Minn. (KVRR) — A felony assault charge against a Roseau daycare provider who admitted to spanking a child out of frustration has been dismissed. Arrial Lovelace, 34, was convicted of Malicious Punishment. In May, authorities were contacted by a social worker after a parent reported their child was assaulted. The mother of the victim showed photos of an adult…

UND Reports Highest Fall Enrollment Since 2013

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — UND is defying national trends and is seeing an increase in fall enrollment. The university has 15,019 students, around 850 more than last fall. It is the third highest total in the university’s history and marks the first time since 2013 that enrollment has surpassed 15,000 students. It’s worth noting that the number of new…

Man detained at Islamic Center was having mental health crisis

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Moorhead Police say one man was detained after experiencing a “mental health crisis” at the Moorhead Fargo Islamic Center. Officers were called shortly after midnight on a report of a suspicious man who appeared to be trying to break into the building. Officers located the man outside. Police attempted to de-escalate the male, who was in…