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Convict Says Life Sentence Discriminates Against Young

BISMARCK, N.D.--A man who was convicted of murder 20 years ago is arguing that a life sentence discriminates against younger people. Shawn Helmenstein is seeking to clarify his parole eligibility date. The 42-year-old Helmenstein was sentenced in 2000 to life…

Fargo Public Schools Hosts Back to School Assembly

FARGO, N.D. -- Travis Hoeg wasn't planning on becoming a teacher 25 years ago. "I was originally an accounting major in college and took a couple economics classes, and flowcharts and stuff went right over…

NDSU Helps Farmers Create Succession Plan

  FARGO, N.D. -- It wasn't until after his father and grandfather passed in 2012 that Jon Bertsch decided to take over the family farm in Hillsboro. With it came the many challenges farmers face daily.…

Power of 100 Makes Donation to Local Nonprofit

FARGO, N.D. -- The mission of the Power of 100 Red River Valley group is simple. Women from the Fargo–Moorhead area get together four times a year, donate 100 dollars each and collectively choose a…

Making a Splash at the Red River Zoo

FARGO, N.D. -- A fundraiser at the zoo makes a big splash. The Red River Zoo in Fargo recruited volunteers to take the plunge in the dunk tank. KVRR's own Molly Fontaine who works behind the scenes even got in…

Fargo Post 2 Championship Game Postponed Due To Rain

SHELBY, N.C. -- Fargo Post 2 was leading 2-1 in the American Legion World Series Championship game when the skies opened up once again. Play is expected to resume Wednesday morning at 10 a.m. Eastern Time.  It will be broadcast…

Biting Into Summer's Colorado Peaches Fundraiser

FARGO, N.D. -- Fargo West Rotary Club is biting into the sweetest part of summer with their Colorado Peaches Fundraiser. The 26th annual event is one of two big fundraisers the group puts on each…

Del Monte Plant In Minnesota To Close This Fall

SLEEPY EYE, Minn. -- The Del Monte Foods plant in Sleepy Eye, Minnesota will close permanently sometime this fall, affecting 69 full-time and 294 seasonal employees. According to Del Monte Pacific Limited, the plant will permanently close after the current…

Cass County Sheriff’s Office to Conduct Sobriety Checkpoint

CASS COUNTY, N.D. –  The Cass County Sheriff’s Office, along with the Southeast Region of the North Dakota Highway Patrol and Essentia Health, will be conducting a sobriety checkpoint in Cass County. The checkpoint will take place at some point…

Elizabeth Warren Campaigns for a 2nd Day in Minnesota

MINNEAPOLIS, M.N.--Democratic presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren is campaigning for a second day in Minnesota, the home turf of fellow candidate Amy Klobuchar and a state that President Donald Trump hopes to flip into the GOP column next year. Warren will…

PVC Tube Containing Dynamite Detonated in Meeker County

LITCHFIELD, Minn.--A PVC tube containing 11 sticks of dynamite was found in a Meeker County garage and detonated by authorities. Sheriff Brian Cruze says his office got a call Monday about possible explosives found in Harvey Township. The house was…

Update: Missing Girl Has Been Found

Update: Hajar Kasem, was located in Moorhead and is safe. The Moorhead Police Department said several tips from the public led to a successful resolution to this case.   Moorhead, M.N.--The Moorhead Police Department is asking the public's assistance in…

North Dakota Highway Patrol Investigating Fatal Crash

Belfield, ND--The North Dakota Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash that occurred 15 miles north of Belfield, ND on Monday. The ND Highway Patrol reported a 1999 Ford was traveling Westbound on 21st St SW between 125th Ave. SW…