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Man pleads guilty to murder in south Fargo

FARGO (KFGO/KVRR) – A man charged with murder in the shooting death of another man in Fargo last December has pleaded guilty in Cass County District Court. Patrick Martin, Jr. was in court for a change of plea hearing on…

17-year-old arrested in Duluth attempted armed robbery

DULUTH, Minn. (KFGO/KVRR) -- Duluth Police say a 17-year-old boy was booked into juvenile detention after an attempted armed robbery Monday. Officers responded to the call around 8 p.m. According to initial information, a man says he arranged to meet someone…

Group of GOP Lawmakers Call on Gov. Walz to Resign

ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR/FOX 9) -- A group of Republican lawmakers in Minnesota is calling for Gov. Tim Walz to resign amid allegations of significant Medicaid fraud. The legislators referenced Article 8, Section 6 of the Minnesota Constitution. A joint…

The seventh annual Battle of the Badges begins

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- West Fargo Police and Fire departments kicked off their seventh annual Battle of the Badges Blood Drive. The event partnered with Vitalant, bringing together both departments for a friendly competition. Members of the public are…

East Grand Forks Police locate "vehicle of interest"

EAST GRAND FORKS, Minn. (KVRR) -- Police in East Grand Forks say several tips helped lead them to identifying this "vehicle of interest" in a theft and damage to property case. Jackson Taylor, of Grand Forks, has been taken into…

Psychiatric nurse from Moorhead running for Minnesota House

MOORHEAD (KFGO) – Erika Yoney announced her candidacy for the Minnesota House of Representatives in District 4A representing Moorhead. Yoney says her campaign will be centered on affordable healthcare, strong public schools, and an economy that works for working families. She says…

Prochniak to run for Cass County Commission

WEST FARGO (KFGO/KVRR) – Former Cass County Emergency Manager and North Dakota Highway Patrol Superintendent, Jim Prochniak, announced he is running for Cass County Commission. “I’m excited to announce my candidacy for Cass County Commission, not only representing District 4,…

Several structures destroyed by fire in central Minnesota

MILTONA, Minn. (KFGO/KVRR) –  The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office responded to a house fire Sunday afternoon near Miltona, north of Alexandria, Minnesota. The homeowner says the house was evacuated after he noticed smoke and flames around 3:45 p.m. When deputies…

Former North Dakota Governor Allen Olson dies at 87

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) -- Former North Dakota Governor Allen Olson has died. The republican served as attorney general from 1972 to 1980 before becoming the 28th governor from 1981 to 1984. He earned his undergraduate and law degrees from the…

Man arrested for armed robbery in Fargo

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- A Fargo man is arrested for armed robbery after hitting up a business Saturday before noon. Police say staff called at 11:35 a.m. saying a man showing a pistol robbed them and took off running. It…

Man arrested for gunshots outside of West Fargo home

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- A West Fargo man is arrested after police respond to gunshots late Friday night. After 11:30 p.m., West Fargo Police Department responded to the 1000 block of 4th Avenue West. They found that there was…

North Dakota Capitol Christmas display turns 90 this year

BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — For 90 years, the North Dakota Capitol’s window-lit Christmas tree has been an annual holiday staple. The Christmas tree design in the Capitol windows first appeared in 1935, said Sarah Walker, head of reference…