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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…

Cass County Middle, High Schools Starting to Carry Narcan

the drug reverses the effects of opioid overdoses

November 16, 2017

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FARGO, ND — Cass County middle schools and high schools are making an effort to prevent opioid overdose emergencies. They’ve partnered with Fargo Cass Public Health so they can start carrying Narcan kits at their schools. As a former EMT, Central Cass School Superintendent Morgan Forness knows time is of the essence when trying to save a life. It’s also why…

Harwood Man Behind Bars After Standoff with Police

It all ended with an arrest around 4:45 this morning

November 14, 2017

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HARWOOD, ND — One man is behind bars after firing shots during an overnight standoff in rural Harwood. Shortly after midnight, 57-year-old Steven Sorenson of Harwood called dispatch, wanting to talk to a deputy at the Cass County Sheriff’s office about a situation that happened earlier at a West Fargo bar. Police responded and heard what they say was six…

Police Make Arrest in Alleged Robbery and Assault in Grand Forks

At some point, the suspects stole some personal property from the victim

November 2, 2017

TJ Nelson,

GRAND FORKS, ND — Grand Forks police have arrested a Fargo man in connection with a Wednesday morning robbery and assault. Police say 19-year-old Mohamad Yarrow Ali is facing charges in both Grand Forks and Cass Counties in connection with the case. The mother of the victim told Fargo police that her son was assaulted by three males and then…