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Lashkowitz High Rise demolition set for September 16

The implosion and demolition of the Lashkowitz in downtown Fargo is set for next Saturday and is sparking some buzz.

September 8, 2023

KVRR Staff,

FARGO N.D. (KVRR) — The Lashkowitz High Rise has been a part of the city’s skyline for over 50 years and with the iconic building has got the community talking. Chris Brungardt the Fargo Deputy Head of Housing said, “Well it’s developing a lot of excitement and buzz in the entire community getting a lot of phone calls and radio…

Fargo man arrested after multiple warrants were served at apartment complex

September 8, 2023

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A Fargo man is arrested after police and law enforcement served a series of search warrants at an apartment in the 700 block of 23rd St. S early Friday morning. 32-year-old Rex Dweh was arrested for having drugs with intent to deliver on two open warrants. Police say a gun and 134 suspected fentanyl pills were…

Downtown Fargo infrastructure project limits parking options

September 7, 2023

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A major infrastructure project in downtown Fargo limits access to parking on 1st avenue south between 4th and 7th streets near Block 6. In late August, Campbell Properties sent an email to tenants stating “there will be road construction either this fall or next spring on 1st Ave. S.” The email confused those living in its…

Concordia College hosts International Potluck

September 7, 2023

KVRR Staff,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Concordia College partnered with Fargo Moorhead International Potluck to provide food and resources for international students and the community. Fargo Moorhead International Potluck is a community group that connects with people through shared food and stories. All Tri-College students and international community members were invited, as well as the general public. There were guest speakers at…

Officer Andrew Dotas discusses impact of July 14th shooting

September 7, 2023

KVRR Staff,

FARGO N.D. (KVRR) – Fargo Police Department has done an interview with Officer Andrew Dotas and it has been released to media by the City of Fargo. Dotas was seriously injured during the deadly July 14 ambush on officers. Officer Jake Wallin died in the shooting. Dotas and Officer Tyler Hawes were in critical condition and spent weeks in the…

Ending the stigma: Youth Suicide Prevention

September 7, 2023

Aaron Walling,

FARGO, ND (KVRR) – September is Suicide Prevention month, and mental health experts are wanting people to see the warning signs, especially in our youth. For some, it’s a hard topic to talk about, but many are fighting to end the stigma around it. “It’s ok to not be ok. That everyone has struggles. Everytime that you can put something…

YWCA’s 40th Annual Chocolate Fantasy Fundraiser is back

September 7, 2023

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — New time, same sweet event. The 40th annual Chocolate Fantasy presented by YWCA kicked off its fundraiser today. Over the lunch hour, the community was invited to the Delta by Marriott for lunch and other fun events. From tortes and cheesecake to brownies and fudge the samples at this event are endless. Not only does this…

Cause of Prairie Public Broadcast fire identified

September 6, 2023

KVRR Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The fire which caused significant damage to the Prairie Public broadcast building in the early morning of August 18 has been deemed unintentional. The cause was determined to be from smoking materials. Fargo Fire Chief Dane Carley said on the day of the fire that it was clear some type of work had been done on…

Lisbon, ND Man Sentenced on Federal Child Porn Charges

September 6, 2023

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A Lisbon, North Dakota man is sentenced to 40 years in prison on federal child porn charges. 29-year-old Craig Gregor was sentenced in U.S. District Court in Fargo. An investigation found that Gregor repeatedly filmed himself sexually abusing a 6-year-old child. Prosecutors say he later shared the videos with others on the internet. A search of…

Montreal woman sentenced to 23 years in prison for drug trafficking

September 6, 2023

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) – A Montreal woman has been sentenced by a federal judge in Fargo to 23 years in prison for her part in an international drug trafficking case which was run by a man in a medium security prison in Quebec, Canada. U.S. District Judge Peter Welte sentenced Marie Um, who was convicted in April after a two-week…