Mexico CityFARGO, N.D. — An accused former hitman for a Mexican drug cartel appears in court in Fargo, 11 years after he was caught in Tijuana. Juan Francisco Sillas-Rocha faces three charges including conspiracy to commit murder for a continuing criminal enterprise. Authorities say Sillas-Rocha was a top lieutenant for the Felix cartel, which for decades smuggled cocaine and other…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Another restaurant in Fargo has closed for good. Johnny Carino’s, a block off of 45th Street South, closed permanently as of Tuesday according to a social media post. The operators wrote that they were “sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.” People asking about unused gift cards were told to send them to an address in…
FARGO-MOORHEAD (KVRR) – It was a nice day in the 80’s, but it’s never too early to think of keeping warm in the winter. You can help those less fortunate by donating winter gear to The Salvation Army’s Coats For Kids drive. Bins are at all eight Fargo-Moorhead Hornbacher’s locations until September 30th. Items needed include, of course, coats, boots,…
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KVRR) — The Veterans Honor Flight of North Dakota/Minnesota is in Washington, D.C. right now on it’s 11th mission. The flight departed Grand Forks International Airport on Sunday and will return Tuesday night at 7 for a big homecoming. Around 90 veterans are on this latest trip to see the war memorials in their honor. And it’s all…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — A Brainerd high school senior is at Sanford in Fargo after suffering a serious head injury during a football game with Moorhead Friday night. Conner Erickson underwent a three hour surgery for the head injury and a piece of his skull was removed to release pressure. In a CaringBridge update on Sunday, the family said there…
FARGO, N.D. (KFGO) – On the second day of witness testimony in the trial of Arthur Kollie for the murder of 14-year-old Daisy “Jupiter” Paulsen, prosecutors in the case tracked Kollie’s movements during and after the attack.The jury first watched a surveillance camera video which captured the entire 30 minute attack which happened at 6:30 on the morning of June…
Fargo National CemeteryFARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Senator John Hoeven says the Department of Veterans Affairs commits to building a fully developed restroom complete with running water, flushable toilets, heat and electricity, something he’s been fighting for. Work began this week on wind walls. Hoeven says construction of the restrooms and a storage space will begin in the next few weeks…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Fargo Police release new information to the Police Advisory and Oversight Board surrounding the fatal officer-involved shooting of Shane Netterville on July 8. Captain George Vinson says drugs were found in the stolen vehicle Shane Netterville, Cody Dunn and Derek Stanley were in the day Netterville was shot while behind the wheel. He adds one of…
LOS ANGELES (KVRR) – Legendary North Dakotan Josh Duhamel talked about his wedding plans with Fargo’s Audra Mari on Jimmy Kimmel Live! while promoting his new movie Bandit. The actor said he hasn’t written his vows yet and got the comedian’s advice. “She’s a little bit younger than I am, and, so, I feel like I need to make a…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Fargodome officials say alcohol sales were 25 percent of revenue from Saturday’s North Dakota State football game against Drake on Saturday. It was the first time alcohol was sold at a Bison football game at the dome. General Manager Rob Sobolik says, based on preliminary numbers, booze sales equaled $32,500 in sales. He says he’s pleased…
