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LIVE: Mayor Mahoney On Public Safety, Police, And COVID-19 Concerns After Weekend Protests

Mayor Sits Down With KVRR's Adam Ladwig & Emily Welker

June 1, 2020

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Fargo Mayor Tim Mahoney joins Adam Ladwig and Emily Welker to talk about the protests over the death of George Floyd this weekend in the city. He tells us how he though Fargo Police handled the escalating situation and addressed concerns about public safety after Saturday night’s chaos. He addressed social media posts about armed men heading towards the…

Fargo Public Schools Celebrate Class of 2020 with in-person graduations

May 31, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. — After Fargo Public Schools originally announced they would host graduation ceremonies without guests, more than 800 people signed a petition asking for that to change. Parents who signed that petition got what they wished for today: to be there when their children receive their diplomas. Fargo North High School allowed two guests per graduate, and each family…

Public officials, community leaders respond to Fargo riots

May 31, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. — “Black lives matter. Period. No question. But we do not support anarchy.” Those are the words of Fargo Mayor Tim Mahoney after what began as a peaceful protest Saturday morning at Island Park evolved into violence and destruction. “We do not support vandalism,” he says. “That is not us, and that is not Fargo.” Mahoney says he…

Ten Charged After Riot In Downtown Fargo Saturday Night

May 31, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. — Ten people are charged for inciting a riot and preventing arrest during the downtown Fargo rioting and looting on Saturday night. They include: 33 year old Errick Toa of Fargo. 26-year-old Teddy Mata Jr. of Fresno, California who is also charged with carrying a concealed weapon. 23-year-old Negasi Behre of Fargo. 69-year-old Gary Zende of Fargo. 34-year-old…

Fargo Girlfriend Arrested for Murder

Police were called to the fatal stabbing at 3:30 Saturday morning

May 31, 2020

Alison Voorhees,

FARGO, N.D. — A woman is arrested for murder after a fatal stabbing in Fargo. 32-year-old Terin Stately is accused of killing her boyfriend 27-year-old Keanen Poitra. Police say they responded to a disturbance in the 1600 block of 33rd Avenue South in Fargo at 3:30 in the morning Saturday. When officers arrived, they found Poitra with a serious stab…

City, State leaders address the violence in Fargo overnight

May 31, 2020

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FargoStrong Unified Press Conference – 05.31.2020 FargoStrong Unified Press Conference – 05.31.2020 Posted by The City of Fargo – Government on Sunday, May 31, 2020 FARGO, ND – The City of Fargo will held a press conference on Sunday, May 31 at 9 a.m. in the Commission Chambers within Fargo City Hall to discuss yesterday’s events in Downtown…

Governor Burgum Activates the National Guard, State of Emergency Declared in Fargo and West Fargo

May 30, 2020

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BISMARCK, N.D. (MAY 30, 2020) – Gov. Doug Burgum signed an executive order tonight declaring a state of emergency in Fargo, West Fargo and Cass County and activating the North Dakota National Guard to help local authorities respond to unlawful activity and the risk to people and property due to civil disturbances. The mayor of Fargo and West Fargo declared…

Thousands Show Support for George Floyd in Fargo Rally

May 30, 2020

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FARGO, ND – A crowd in the thousands showed their support for George Floyd with a rally and march in Fargo Saturday morning in what was likely the largest such event in Fargo in many years. The group gathered at Island Park for a rally that featured several speakers from the community. The gathering started around 10 am with the…

Chief Todd: Saturday’s march can have a “productive and positive outcome”

May 29, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. – Fargo Police Chief David Todd says there was an opportunity for officers to step in and do something during the arrest of George Floyd. He adds the same could be done to stop destruction during protests. Todd says Saturday’s march at Island Park is an opportunity to do and say something in a productive manner. “The Fargo…

Hundreds plan to march for George Floyd in Fargo on Saturday

Protestors will be showing solidarity with Minneapolis and seeking justice for George Floyd

May 28, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. — As protests across the country are sparked and those in the Twin Cities continue, people in Fargo are planning to make their voices heard. This upcoming Saturday is when a peaceful protest is set for those in the area to “pay respect to George’s family and countless other black lives that have been taken by the hands…