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Update: Two dead following Fargo house fire

The cause of the fire remains under investigation

January 26, 2022

Jim Monk,

FARGO (KVRR) – Authorities say two people are dead following a house fire Wednesday morning in south Fargo. Fargo Fire Marshal Ryan Erickson says one of the victims died after being taken by ambulance to a hospital. The body of the second victim was found during a search of the house. The identities of the victims have not been released….

Hukun Dabar is the fourth candidate for Fargo mayor

January 25, 2022

KVRR Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KFGO) – A Fargo man, who describes himself as a community activist, is in the race for mayor. Hukun Dabar, A Somali-American who moved to Fargo in 2014, who is also a small business owner, announced his candidacy for mayor on Tuesday. “What I see in the mayor’s office is a way to bring hope and help to…

Fargo Athlete chasing an Olympic dream

One fargo athlete sees his dreams come true as he heads to Beijing to represent America in the Winter Olympics competing in Biathlon.

January 23, 2022

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR)- When preparation meets dedication, Olympian Paul Schommer is trying to get us to chase our dreams like he’s doing. “Growing up I never saw myself as that good of an athlete. I grew up in a place like Fargo in Appleton, Wisconsin where football, basketball, baseball, were the big sports. So because I wasn’t good at them…

1 Killed & 3 Hurt After SUV Hits Stalled Tow Truck on I-94

GoFundMe Started For Family

January 23, 2022

TJ Nelson,

TOWER CITY, N.D. (KVRR| Update 01/23/22 8p.m.) — An unoccupied tow truck that was stopped in the right lane on I-94 near Tower City in western Cass County was hit by an SUV about 9 p.m. Saturday. 43-year-old Kelli Hagerott of Bismarck was killed. 42-year-old Timothy Hagerott is in stable condition while two girls, ages 9 and 14, are in…

Fargo’s First Classical Christian Academy Coming This Fall

January 21, 2022

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A new education option is coming to the metro in the fall. Capstone Classical Academy is opening in the 3900 block of 25th Street South in Fargo. The classical Christian academy will offer grades pre-K through 6th in the fall and add at least one additional grade each year through 12th grade. The school will relocate…

City Commissioner calls for immediate dismissal of Fargo police chief

January 19, 2022

Jim Monk,

FARGO (KVRR/KFGO) – Fargo City Commissioner Dave Piepkorn called the situation regarding understaffing of the police force, lack of leadership by Chief Dave Zibolski and other problems within the police department a “disaster.” After another development, Piepkorn said it’s time for Zibolski to go. “For me, public safety, that’s our number one job and if he’s intentionally putting our officers…

Fargo commissioners to hold special meeting following concerns from former police dept. employees

January 17, 2022

KVRR Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KFGO) – Fargo city commissioners will hold a special Police Department Operational Update Tuesday in the wake of concerns raised by several former officers in exit interviews. By one count, more than 30 police officers and support staff have left the department either through retirement or resignation since police chief Dave Zibolski was named to the post just…

Laryngitis postpones State of the State Address

January 17, 2022

Jim Monk,

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) – Sidelined by laryngitis, Gov. Doug Burgum says Wednesday’s 2022 State of the State Address has been postponed. Burgum had been scheduled to travel to Fargo and deliver the annual address on the NDSU campus. “As a result of laryngitis, the governor is currently having challenges with his voice and does not want this to distract from…

3 People Arrested For Aggravated Robbery at Travel Mart in Moorhead

January 13, 2022

TJ Nelson,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Three people are in custody for an attempted aggravated robbery at Travel Mart in north Moorhead. Police arrested 28-year-old Emmanuel Reynoza, who has no permanent address, for assault and aggravated robbery; 25-year-old Kyla Belgarde of Fargo for aiding and abetting; and 33-year-old Isaac Granados of Chicago for possession of drugs. Around 3:30 Thursday afternoon, the victim…

Marvin To Expand In Fargo, Add 300 Jobs

January 13, 2022

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. (AP/KVRR) — Marvin, the Minnesota-based widow and door maker, plans to build a 127,000-square-foot manufacturing facility and a 148,000-square-foot distribution center in Fargo. The expansion is expected create 300 new jobs. Warroad, Minnesota-based Marvin first opened a factory in Fargo 25 years ago. It now has six facilities in the area that employ 1,700 people. The company also…