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Cass County Squad Car Damaged in Pursuit

Driver swerved to avoid stop sticks and side swiped the squad car

March 13, 2018

Alison Voorhees,

CASS COUNTY, N.D. — A Cass County deputy’s squad car is damaged after attempting to stop a driver during a pursuit. The pursuit started in West Fargo around 7:15 Monday night and led authorities out of town. The deputy placed stop sticks at an intersection north of Mapleton. The driver swerved and side swiped the squad car. The pursuit ended…

Number of Flu Cases in Cass County Gradually Decreased over the Last Two Weeks

Only 142 cases were reported in Cass County last week, down from 244 two weeks prior

February 16, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — In what has been a tough flu season this winter, over one thousand people in Cass County have been hospitalized. But as spring approaches, the number of confirmed cases has gone down. This week, only 142 cases of the flu were reported in Cass County, down from the 244 confirmed two weeks ago. While this might indicate some…

Cass County Democratic Convention Picks 2018 Nominations

one senate candidate, two house candidates were chosen in each odd numbered district

February 3, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — Some democrats say they’re seeing more and more people come out to support government both on a state and national level. “I think they’re frustrated. I think they’re tired of the way things are going not just nationally but in North Dakota. They don’t think their voices are being heard or being listened to in the state…

United Way Celebrates a Major Fundraising Goal…$6 Million!

The total exceeds its 2017 goal of $5.9 million

February 2, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — United Way of Cass–Clay celebrated a major fundraising milestone. The organization exceeded its goal of $5.9 million by raising $6 million in 2017. The mark was a five percent increase over the amount the organization raised the previous year. As many volunteers celebrated the achievement, United Way Resource Development Director Travis Christopher believes that the six million dollars…

Fargo Man Arrested After High-Speed Pursuit Through Cass County

Authorities say they responded to a rural Amenia address after a call about a suspicious vehicle in the area

December 27, 2017

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CASS COUNTY, ND — A Fargo man lands behind bars after a police chase through Cass County. Jared Sheperd, 27, is charged with car theft, fleeing, DUI and for driving under suspension. Authorities say they responded to a rural Amenia address after a call about a suspicious vehicle in the area. When deputies arrived on scene, they say the vehicle…

Former Fargo Priest’s Arraignment on Child Sex Abuse Charges Delayed

He fled to the Philippines around Christmas of 1998

December 18, 2017

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, ND — An arraignment for a former Fargo priest who has been extradited from the Philippines to stand trial on child sexual abuse charges has been delayed. Fernando Sayasaya was set to appear in Cass County District Court today but the hearing was moved at the last minute to Tuesday. Sayasaya was removed from the Fargo Diocese in…

Suspect in Greywind Murder Case Changes Plea

Her charges include conspiracy to commit murder, conspiracy to commit kidnapping, and giving false information to law enforcement

December 11, 2017

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FARGO, ND — Brooke Crews, one of the two people accused in the kidnapping and conspiracy to commit murder of Savanna Greywind, has changed her plea to guilty. Tears filled the eyes of Savanna’s parents, family members and friends as one of the suspects in her case gave them some answers on what happened to Savanna. They filed in to…

Tax Statements for Cass County on the Way

November 30, 2017

TJ Nelson,

CASS COUNTY, ND — Many people consider it a lump of coal during the holiday season: tax statements. The Cass County Treasurer’s Office is sending them out tomorrow. Real estate taxes may be paid at your local bank or lending institution or through the county website. There will also be a drop box at the security desk located at…

$1,000 Reward For Information on Stolen Guns

The thefts took place between Nov.14 and Nov. 16.

November 29, 2017

Site Staff,

WEST FARGO (KFGO) – Police and the Cass County Sheriff’s Office are offering $1,000 reward for information that solves the theft of guns in the Eagle Run and West Port Beach developments in West Fargo. The thefts took place between Nov.14 and Nov. 16. Because its an ongoing investigation, no other information has been released. Anyone with information is urged…

Former Fargo Area Priest Arrested in Philippines

Fernando Laude Sayasaya is charged in Cass County District Court for making sexual advances on two underage brothers from 1995 to 1998.

November 22, 2017

Site Staff,

MANILA, Philippines – A Philippine official says the government is preparing to extradite a Filipino Catholic priest who is facing charges of sexually molesting two boys in two North Dakota churches in the 1990s. Philippine Chief State Counsel Ricardo Paras says Fernando Laude Sayasaya was arrested over the weekend in Calamba City south of Manila and would be flown back…