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Several Arrests Made in Early April Beating in Downtown Fargo

Travice Ledoux, Sergio Ganados, Angelica Hernandez and Terrell SmithFARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Several arrests have been made in a severe beating of a man in downtown Fargo earlier this month. Fargo Police confirming that 48-year-old Sergio Ganados of Fargo was arrested for aggravated assault. 24-year-old Angelica Hernandez and 35-year-old Terrell Smith, both of Moorhead, were both arrested as accomplices to…

Union Rejects Latest Contract Offer From Case-New Holland in Fargo

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — The union representing workers at Case-New Holland manufacturing plant in Fargo has overwhelmingly rejected the company’s latest contract offer. Nearly 700 members of IAM Local 2525 turned down the offer. The current contract has been extended until Friday. Union business agent Jeremy Pearson says negotiators are seeking better pay, improved healthcare coverage and job security. “The…

Former Bouncers Sentenced for Assault at Old Broadway Last Summer

Jeremy Dalton and Jalal BucknerFARGO, N.D. (KVRR) —  Two former bouncers at Old Broadway in downtown Fargo are sentenced for an assault outside the bar last July. Jalal Buckner of Fargo pleaded guilty to accomplice to aggravated assault. A charge of aggravated assault was dismissed. The judge sentenced Buckner to year one in jail and two years of probation. Jeremy…

Pilot Injured After Small Plane Crashes In Clearbrook, Minnesota

CLEARBROOK, Minn. (KFGO) — The pilot of a small plane was flown to a Fargo hospital after crashing early this morning in Clearbrook, northwest of Bemidji. Clearbrook-Gonvick Police Chief Ryan Solee says it happened at about 1:40 a.m. The pilot was outside the plane when first responders arrived. Solee says the initial investigation shows that the plane experienced mechanical failure….

LIVE: Sci-fi artistry shines at this year’s Plains Art Gala

May the fourth be with you this weekend at the Plains Art Museum

  FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – May the fourth be with you this weekend at the Plains Art Museum. The museum is hosting its annual Plains Art Gala on Saturday, May 4th. This year’s theme is Sci-Fi Artistry. It’s fitting the gala is on May 4th, a day associated with Star Wars. That’s not the only Star Wars connection to the…

Tensions rise at Metro Flood Diversion Authority after executive director’s resignation, He Responds

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Tensions were high at the Metro Flood Diversion Authority, as the conversation revolved around the resignation of the executive director.  “Help me understand, however, how this issue led to us not having an executive director anymore.” said John Strand of the MFDA. Some of the board members, like John Strand and Dave Piepkorn, questioned the decision…

Union: Contract Talks With CNH Manufacturing in Fargo “Intense”

FARGO, N.D. (KFGO) – Contract negotiations are described by a union leader as “intense” as the union representing production workers at the CNH Manufacturing Plant in Fargo continue. The contract, covering about 800 hourly employees, expires on Sunday.  A union representative says Local 2525 of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers is seeking higher pay, and health care…

Growing Together Offers Pre-Summer Potluck on Tuesday

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — If you need something to do Tuesday night, Growing Together Community Gardens is hosting a pre-summer potluck. It’ll be held starting at 6 p.m. at Gethsemane Episcopal Cathedral in Fargo. Growing Together is being gifted new gardening tools by Wisconsin Cheese which will also provide artisan, award-winning cheese to enjoy. People are encouraged to bring a…