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Milwaukee Expert Holds Conversation on Ending Homelessness at Fargo City Hall

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A man who played a pivotal role in leading Milwaukee to a 45% reduction in overall homelessness is bringing his ideas to the metro. James Mathy, Milwaukee County Housing Administrator, gave his “Housing First Presentation” at Fargo City Hall. He talked about the necessary components to develop an end to homelessness including a housing-first approach. Mathy…

Federal judge affirms MyPillow’s Mike Lindell must pay $5M in election data dispute

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — A federal judge on Wednesday affirmed a $5 million arbitration award against MyPillow chief executive Mike Lindell in favor of a software engineer who challenged data that Lindell said proves China interfered in the 2020 U.S. presidential election and tipped the outcome to Joe Biden. Lindell said he plans to appeal. Asked if he can afford to…

Moorhead man is facing felony drug charges

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — One person is arrested and a large amount of drugs are seized in Moorhead. The police department, Clay County Sheriff’s Office and Cass County Drug Task Force used a search warrant to find over two pounds of cocaine, nearly four pounds of marijuana, and a shotgun along with ammunition. The drugs have an estimated street value…

Joint, Public Service Planned Next Week for Fallen Burnsville Officers

BURNSVILLE, Minn. (KVRR) — A Public Safety Memorial Service will be held Wednesday, February 28 for three fallen Burnsville first responders. The service for Police Officers Paul Elmstrand and Matthew Ruge and Firefighter/Paramedic Adam Finseth will be held at Grace Church, 9301 Eden Prairie Road, Eden Prairie starting at 11 a.m. The three men were killed while responding to a…

Former Tax Preparer With Clients in Fargo Area Pleads Guilty To Filing False Returns

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A former tax return preparer who had clients in North Dakota has pleaded guilty to five counts of preparing false tax returns. Joseph Korha of Minneapolis worked as a tax return preparer for a business in Phoenix. In 2019, Korha submitted more than 100 fraudulent returns for clients, many of whom lived in the Fargo area….

Bail Set at $1 Million For Man Accused of Killing His Own Brother

Connor Grytdahl ELBOW LAKE, Minn. (KVRR/KFGO) — Bail is set at $1 million for the Elbow Lake man accused of shooting his brother. 30-year-old Connor Grytdahl is charged with second-degree murder for the Sunday night shooting death of 33-year-old Stephen Grytdahl at their home. The complaint says the sheriff’s office received a 911 call from Connor who said he shot…

Watch: Getting the F-M Metro Raptor-Ready

FARGO (KVRR) –  They’re some of the most beautiful and beloved birds in North Dakota and Minnesota. But the raptors of our region are in trouble, and they need our help. A  group of volunteers who work to save the lives of injured and sick federally protected raptors here in our region is trying to get the birds a facility…

USDA Grant Worth $975,000 For New Fire Station Project in Dilworth

DILWORTH, Minn. (KVRR) — Dilworth is getting some financial help with its fire station replacement project. The city is getting a $975,000 USDA Rural Development grant. The $10 million project will replace a 40-year-old building that is adjoined to the city’s community center. The existing fire hall and community room will eventually be demolished. Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith…