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Senators Congratulate Mac Schneider’s Nomination for U.S. Attorney for N.D.

WASHINGTON, D.C. (KVRR) — North Dakota Senators John Hoeven and Kevin Cramer are congratulating former state legislator Mac Schneider on his nomination to serve as the state’s U.S. Attorney. He was nominated by President Biden. Hoeven and Cramer say they look forward to “getting Mac confirmed as soon as possible.” Schneider is an attorney with offices in Fargo and Grand…

Arthur Kollie Found Guilty In Murder of Fargo Teen

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Arthur Kollie was found guilty on all counts by a jury at the Cass County Courthouse on Thursday. He was convicted of attacking and killing 14-year-old Daisy “Jupiter” Paulsen in broad daylight in summer 2021. On the final day of witness testimony Wednesday, Kollie’s sister and counselors and employees from Fraser were called to the stand….

Cyber Tip Leads To Arrest of Man in EGF For Having Child Porn

EAST GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — A cyber-tip that suspected child pornography was being viewed on an electronic device leads to the arrest of an East Grand Forks man. 35-year-old David Detwiler was arrested in the 2100 block of 8th Avenue Northwest on Tuesday. Numerous agencies were involved including East Grand Forks Police, Minnesota BCA and Pine to Prairie Drug…

Woman Who Brought Raccoon Into Bar, Arrested For Lying To Officers

MADDOCK, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — A woman who brought a raccoon into a bar in Maddock, North Dakota last week has been arrested following an investigation. Benson County Sheriff’s Office took 38-year-old Erin Christensen into custody Wednesday after executing numerous search warrants in Maddock. Christensen is accused of giving false information to law enforcement, tampering with evidence and illegally having a…

Pet Connection: Meet Princess

Princess is a sweetheart, and she could be your royal kitty

  Princess is a sweetheart, and she could be your royal kitty. She’s a 3 1/2 year-old cat from Cats Cradle Shelter in Fargo. When they got her, she was in the middle of a difficult pregnancy. They had to do an emergency spay surgery on her. Her kitten survived and got adopted out. Now it’s Princess’ turn. She’s a…

Firefighters fight early morning fire in Downtown Fargo

Fire Broke Out In A Building Just Off Of NP Ave. & 10th St. S.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Fargo Firefighters are battling a fire near downtown. They responded to a building just off the corner of NP Avenue and 10th St. S. around 3:45 Thursday morning. KVRR Local News was on scene as the first firefighters arrived. The building on fire was behind the main building facing the road. Multiple fire crews responded. Fargo…

“Hockeyland” skates into F-M region with a September 20th premiere

Fargo Docs will screen the documentary Tuesday at 7pm at Fargo Theatre.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Texas Football has Friday Night Lights but Minnesota has Hockeyland. “Hockeyland” is about Minnesota high school seniors competing for one last chance to etch their names into local glory. Fargo Docs will host the premiere Tuesday night at Fargo Theatre. “One of the coolest things about ‘Hockeyland’ is that it was actually filmed in northern Minnesota…

Gate City Bank wins 2022 Freedom Award

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Gate City Bank wins a prestigious award sponsored by the U.S. Department of Defense. The Fargo-based bank is one of 15 recipients to receive the 2022 Freedom Award. It recognizes an employer for exceptional support for National Guard and Reserve employees. The nominations were submitted by a National Guard or Reserve Component service member employed in…