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Local Veteran Moves “Operation Sleep Out” To Times Square To Help Ukraine

NEW YORK (KVRR) — “Operation Sleep Out” has moved from frigid Fargo to the bright lights of New York City. Local veteran and activist Mark J. Lindquist is on a mission to raise awareness and funds for supplies for the people of Ukraine in their fight against Russia. After sleeping outside in a tent in the FM metro for the…

Sgt. Lykken retires from Fargo Police Department after 31+ years

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Sergeant Mark Lykken served his final shift with the Fargo Police Department on Tuesday, Dec. 27th. The department shared a video of his final check-in with dispatch and posted it to social media. Sergeant Lykken served as a Patrol Officer, K-9 Officer, Patrol Sergeant, Investigative Sergeant, Police Training Officer Sergeant and member of the FPD Honor…

Gov. Walz Pledges Largest Investment in Public Education As He’s Sworn In For 2nd Term

ST. PAUL (AP) — Democratic Gov. Tim Walz is pledging to make the largest investments in public education in Minnesota history as he begins his second term. The former teacher was sworn in Monday during inauguration ceremonies at the Fitzgerald Theater in St. Paul. He says Minnesota has a “historic opportunity” with its $17.6 billion projected budget surplus to become…

Man Killed In House Fire

A man is dead after a New Year's Day fire at a home in Douglas County, Minnesota

Miltona, Minn. (KVRR) – A man is dead after a New Year’s Day fire at a home in Douglas County, Minnesota. The Sheriff’s Office says they got the 911 call around 9:30 Sunday night. 52-year-old Charles DeMartelaere was in an outbuilding on his property in Miltona when he saw the main house on fire. His father, 85-year-old Gene DeMartelaere was…