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UPDATE: Others Involved In Deadly Shooting at Prairie Heights Church ID’D, No Arrests Made

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — West Fargo Police say 25-year-old Austin Strom of Browerville, Minnesota was trying to unlawfully enter Prairie Heights Church just before 8 a.m. Saturday when he was confronted by two men. They say 66-year-old Kent Hodges of West Fargo confronted Strom as he continued attempts to enter the building. Strom became extremely agitated and physically attacked…

Woman Thrown From Golf Cart in Mapleton July 15 Dies of Her Injuries

Ashley TangedalFARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A Fargo woman thrown from a golf cart in Mapleton on July 15 has died of her injuries. An obituary says 37-year-old Ashley Tangedal died last Wednesday of her injuries at Sanford. A funeral is set for Saturday at Hanson-Runsvold Funeral Home. Tangedal was taken by Sanford AirMed from Mapleton to Fargo after being thrown…

Man Who Crashed Into Pedestrian Bridge Was Wanted For Luring a Minor

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — The man who suffered serious injuries after crashing into the pillars of the pedestrian bridge over I-94 in Fargo last week was wanted for luring a minor. The crash happened just hours after a warrant was signed for the arrest of 51-year-old Robby Njos of Moorhead. Assistant Cass County State’s Attorney Ryan Younggren says Njos is…

Man Who Left Broken Down Tow Truck On I-94 Faces Charges

FARGO, N.D. (KFGO) — A man who left his broken down tow truck in the driving lane of I-94 causing a fatal crash last winter is now charged. Cass County States Attorney filing charges against 43-year-old Mario Butler of Minot. He is accused of negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, driving under suspension and having no liability insurance. A Bismarck man was…

Casselton Man Accused of Insurance Fraud Over ATV Accidents

FARGO, N.D. (KFGO) — A Casselton man is charged with insurance fraud in Cass County. The State’s Attorney’s office in conjunction with the North Dakota Insurance Department brought felony charges against 58-year-old Paul Baumler. He is accused of filing 39 claims through multiple insurance carriers involving ATV accidents. Investigators identified 14 of the claims to have evidence of material misrepresentation….

Plaza Azteca To Reopen Friday With Fundraiser, Police Chief Talks About Warrants for Shooter

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — Plaza Azteca, the Fargo restaurant where a woman and her baby were shot on Wednesday, is reopening on Friday. The restaurant was closed today in honor of the victims and its workers. They are hosting a fundraiser Friday with 50% of the proceeds going to the shooting victims, who are recovering in the hospital. Fargo Police…

Cass County prosecutor announces run for State’s Attorney

Prosecutor Kim Hegvik wants to take over for Birch Burdick who is stepping down from the position

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Another person has dropped their name in the race for Cass County State’s Attorney. Prosecutor Kim Hegvik wants to take over for Birch Burdick who is retiring in December. Hegvik has been an Assistant State’s Attorney at the Cass County State’s Attorney’s Office for over 15 years. She’ll be running against Assistant Cass County State’s Attorney…

Fargo Police find toddler outside, Cass County State’s Attorney looking into charges

Officers found the child near the 700 block of 23rd Street South in Fargo.

FARGO, ND (KVRR) – Fargo Police place three children in protective custody after finding a three year old outside. Someone called police around 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 28 to say a toddler was wandering outside. Officers found the child near the 700 block of 23rd Street South in Fargo. Two other kids were nearby in an apartment. It’s not…