Fargo Force Players Encourage Kennedy Students' Reading Habits
Young fans at Kennedy Elementary School in Fargo got to meet some of their favorite Fargo Force hockey players. Four players made a special appearance off of the ice…
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HIRED Job Fair Helps People Find Their New Career
Prospective employees met with companies looking to fill empty positions at the HIRED Job Fair. The event is the largest of its kind in the area and was co–sponsored by Preference…
Lakeville Man Makes Plea in Cass County Homicide Investigation
The Lakeville man accused of killing a woman in Cass County in August has pleaded not guilty. Timothy Barr was in Cass County District Court and entered not guilty pleas to manslaughter and leaving the scene of an accident…
Governor Burgum Calling for Deeper Cuts of State's Budget
North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum is calling for deeper cuts in the state budget than suggested by his predecessor. His proposal to lawmakers includes another $159 million in spending reductions. Burgum's plan makes another $31 million cut to higher…
Water Main Breaks Slow Morning Commute
Multiple water main breaks in Fargo slowed down the trip to work and school for many this morning. Firefighters responded to this break on 9th Avenue South near Century 10 and a number of hotels at 5:30 am. Water from…
DAPL Construction Company Asking Court to Block Army Corps Study
The company building the Dakota Access oil pipeline wants a federal judge to block the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers from launching a full environmental study of the pipeline's disputed crossing in North Dakota. Texas-based Energy Transfer Partners has…
Man Gets Plea Deal in 2016 West Fargo Motel Standoff
A plea deal and sentence for the man involved in an armed standoff at a West Fargo motel last March. Jan-Michel Wangstad, 38, pleaded guilty to terrorizing, reckless endangerment, illegal possession of a firearm, criminal mischief and possession of…
One Arrested After Standoff with Jamestown Police
A nearly five hour standoff with police in Jamestown ended with a man in custody for domestic assault. Police blocked off a section of 3rd Street Northwest around nine this morning while trying to communicate with Brandon Haugen during…
Judge Exceeds Recommended Sentence in Gaarsland Beating Death
Scott Moen, the last of four men accused in the beating death of Joey Gaarsland, is given a 20-year prison sentence. This exceeds the 15-year sentence recommended by prosecutors who say Moen has been cooperative since his arrest. Moen was the first…
Bill Banning Sexual Discrimination Introduced Again To North Dakota Legislature
BISMARCK, N.D. - For the fourth time in eight years, the North Dakota Legislature will consider legislation that would prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation. The bipartisan legislation introduced this session would add sexual orientation to the list of classes…
F-M Curling Club Hosts USA Junior National Curling Championships
One of the biggest sporting events in the country is taking place in Fargo. The F–M Curling Club is this year's host of the USA Junior National Curling Championships. "We're…
Warm Weather Doesn't Dampen the Spirits at the Blizzard Bash
Parents and kids of ages celebrated a day off and enjoyed some winter fun. The Fargo Park District and the West Fargo Park District worked together and hosted the annual Blizzard Bash…
Reitan Won't Return as Police Chief of West Fargo
West Fargo Police Chief Mike Reitan will not be returning to his job according to the mayor. Reitan was placed on administrative leave on Friday after a special meeting between the mayor, commissioners and city officials. Mayor Mattern says…
Moorhead Woman Suing the FPD Wants Former Chief's Employment Record
An attorney for a Moorhead woman who claims the Fargo Police Department violated her civil rights wants to see the employment record of former Police Chief Keith Ternes. Sarah Rhodes filed a federal lawsuit last year that claims she…
Fargo Plans Ceremony to Honor Anniversary of Officer Moszer Shooting
A ceremony is planned to mark the one year anniversary of the shooting of Fargo Police Officer Jason Moszer. The February 10th observance will be prior to the Fargo Force game at Scheels Arena. Dave Moszer says Jason and…
Bison Turf Owner Gets Permit to Begin Nearly Million Dollar Rebuild Project
The owner of an iconic Fargo bar, heavily damaged by fire last summer, has finally received a permit to rebuild. Pete Sabo says he was determined to rebuild the Bison Turf near NDSU after the July 22 fire which…
Former Jailer Gets Suspended Sentence
A former Mercer County jailer, who shot up a hotel in western North Dakota,won't serve any prison time. The judge gave 27-year-old Michael Peterson, of Hazen, a suspended sentence of one year at Friday's hearing. Police say Peterson drunkenly fired…
U.S. Senator Heitkamp Speaks Out About Alleged Death Threats
WEST FARGO, N.D. -- U.S. Senator Heidi Heitkamp spoke with KVRR for the first time about the threat against her life which put Kevin Olson in federal custody. Olson is…
North Dakota Senators Address Veterans' Issues
WEST FARGO, N.D. -- Both North Dakota senators were in West Fargo speaking to veterans at a VFW post for their mid–winter conference. There are multiple issues facing veterans…
21 Years Later, a West Fargo Family is Still Dealing with the Murder of Cherryl Tendeland
Convicted murderer Barry Garcia appeared in court appealing his life sentence. The family of his victim was in the courtroom and spoke with us after the decision. "The defendant's summary for…
Kids at Ben Franklin Middle School Learn Retail
Students at Ben Franklin Middle School got a crash course in retail over the past few months. The students presented their plans for unique retail stores that could be built in…
Barry Garcia Appeal Denied
Barry Garcia, the man convicted of murdering a West Fargo woman in 1995 argued his case in Cass County Court for an appeal hearing. Garcia was trying to be re–sentenced with consideration for recent Supreme Court rulings on sentencing a…
State Rep. Nelson Pushes For Recreational Marijuana Study
NORTH DAKOTA -- In light of Measure 5 legalizing medical marijuana in North Dakota, one state politician wants to take this a step further. State Representative Marvin Nelson of Rolla wants the legislature to study recreational marijuana. Nelson says this…
North Dakota Tribes To Charge Higher Tax On Oil Production
NORTH DAKOTA -- North Dakota's Three Affiliated Tribes say they will charge a higher tax than the state for oil production on reservation property. Tribal leaders say they never agreed to a change Legislature made in 2015 which abolished some…
Backwater Bridge Determined To Be Structurally Sound
CANNON BALL, N.D. -- State officials say a bridge where many Dakota Access protesters clashed with police is structurally sound. The Backwater Bridge, north of Cannon Ball, closed in October when protesters blocked it with burning vehicles. After taking core…
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