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UPDATE: Names Released in Officer-Involved Shooting Sunday in Mahnomen Co.

MAHNOMEN CO., Minn. (KVRR) — Names are released in a chase and officer involved shooting in Mahnomen County on Sunday. Minnesota BCA says 20-year-old Shequoya Basswood of Mahnomen is being treated for gunshot injuries at Sanford in Fargo. The deputy who shot her is Dakota Czerny who has been with Mahnomen County Sheriff’s Office for one year. He is on…

Downtown Fargo icon The HoDo sold

FARGO, N.D. (KFGO) – The establishment that was one of the most critical to downtown Fargo’s renaissance has been sold. The Hotel Donaldson was purchased by former North Dakota Insurance Commissioner Jim Poolman and his investment partners. While the selling price has not been disclosed, The HoDo was listed on the market for $3.9 million earlier this year. Poolman said…

Unglued Craft Fest returns to West Acres Mall

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR)–The twelfth annual Unglued Craft Fest kicks off at West Acres Mall. Their mission is to unite local creators and showcase their crafts with the community. 70 different craft makers gather and offer a variety of products like decorated baked goods, candles, jewelry, handmade press on nails, and more. Each both sales their products at the price they…

Fargo’s South Plaza Shopping Center to be razed, entire block redeveloped

FARGO (KVRR) – Big changes are coming to a Fargo neighborhood that’s been home to several well-known businesses for decades. The Craig Companies of Fargo is planning to purchase and redevelop the aging South Plaza Shopping Center along South University Drive.  The deal also includes several rental homes on the west side of the same block, along 13-1/2 St. S….

Pedestrian hit by vehicle in downtown Fargo

FARGO (KVRR-KFGO) – A man was taken to a hospital after he was struck by a vehicle in downtown Fargo. Police say the man was hit shortly before 9:00 p.m. Wednesday at the corner  5th St. North and NP Ave. in front of the Fargo bus depot. The man’s injuries are not life-threatening. The driver was not cited or arrested. …

New American citizens welcomed at NDSU

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR)–New citizens became official at NDSU by taking an oath of citizenship and reciting the pledge of allegiance. United States Citizenship and Immigration Services and North Dakota welcome more than 150 new citizens at NDSU. Attending the four ceremonies are people who have lived in North Dakota from Williston to Fargo. Some family members could not attend due…

Home For Good baskets provide essential needs

United Way of Cass-Clay kindly asks the F-M community to donate money for essential needs for families leaving homelessness

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR)- – United Way of Cass-Clay continues to help people who are homeless in the F-M metro. They are creating “Home for Good” baskets to provide basic essential household needs to families transitioning out of homelessness. The goal is to help 120 local families by rallying the community from now until April 4th to provide essentials to families…

Hector International Airport sees more people flying

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Hector International Airport passenger numbers are trending upwards since January. According to the North Dakota Aeronautics Commission, more than 73,000 passengers used all eight airports in North Dakota in January. That’s 73 percent more than January 2021, but below 100,000 passengers in January 2020. Lack of commercial flights during COVID-19 hurt the state’s largest airport and…

Horace man arrested in area burglary investigation

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – A Horace, North Dakota man has been arrested in connection to a series of six commercial and industrial burglaries that took place in West Fargo last December. Twenty-four-year-old Shelby Whitt was taken into custody on multiple felony burglary charges. Additional charges are possible. Police say Whitt was responsible for a series of targeted commercial and…

Gehrig asks for studies on mask effectiveness at City Commission meeting

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Fargo City Commissioner Tony Gehrig asks for a presentation on clinical studies showing masking stops the spread of COVID-19, especially in children at schools. North Dakota State University Professor of Public Health Dr. Paul Carson and Sanford Health Infectious Disease Physician Dr. Avish Nagpal shared research published in medical journals and by the CDC. One from…