FIGHTING

One Year Serving the Country in Afghanistan; Soldiers are Welcomed Back to North Dakota

Governor Doug Burgum joined North Dakota National Guard Leaders in a ceremony to honor about 30 soldiers who returned from Afghanistan but also thank their families

FARGO, N.D. — After a yearlong mission in Afghanistan, members of the 191st Military Police Company we’re officially welcomed back home. KVRR’s Jessie Cohen spoke to some soldiers who say the support from their loved ones was their driving force to keep fighting. After a year of putting their lives on the line, these soldiers came home just in time…

Making the Little Things Count: Local Organization Helps Breast Cancer Fighters

That's where Pink It Forward comes in...they think about the details

FARGO, N.D. — When you are fighting a life threatening disease, the little things can make all the difference. That’s exactly what Pink It Forward is doing. One in every eight women will develop breast cancer. “In some way we are all affected by breast cancer,” said Shannon Tjaden, the United States of American Mrs. North Dakota. But it’s not…

Fargo MMA Fighter Fights for a Bigger Purpose

"Strength is something that you develop from the stories, from the challenges that you face in your life."

FARGO, N.D. — MPX owner Mariah Prussia has made a name for herself in the fighting world, but she has bigger goals of helping and empowering women outside of the cage. “My first fight it was tunnel vision,” Prussia said. “I didn’t see or hear any of the noise when I was going up to the cage. In my corner, my…

One Woman Stabbed, Another Person Injured After a Fight Between Neighbors in North Fargo

Antoine Crowley says he moved into 115 7th Avenue North just three weeks ago when confrontation between the downstairs neighbors began

FARGO, N.D. — One woman was stabbed and another injured after a fight broke out between numerous neighbors in north Fargo. Antoine Crowley says he moved into 115 7th Avenue North just three weeks ago when confrontation between the downstairs neighbors began. Police are confirming that when the call came in from a bystander, they knew exactly who it was…

GoFundMe Created for 22-Year-Old Crash Victim

It was set up to help the 22-year-olds family pay for medical expenses

FARGO, N.D. — After a crash with a van of a North Dakota basketball team and two twenty year old’s, family and friends have started a go fund me page. Cameron Bolton, the passenger in the car, is in critical condition and the page says he is fighting for his life. It was set up to help the 22-year-olds family…

Kids Learn Self-Defense Techniques at Shou Shu Martial Arts

Instructors say physical fighting should be a last resort

MOORHEAD, Minn. — Kids at Shou Shu Martial Arts got the chance to show off their kicks and punches at a self–defense seminar. “We need to kids to understand that it’s not okay for people to touch them or grab them. We want to let the community know that we’re here to teach the kids, teens, and adults self–defense,” said Alexis…

Police Detain Suspect In Double Stabbing

Two people including a pregnant woman were hurt Monday morning after a stabbing in a Grand Forks apartment

GRAND FORKS, ND — Police have a man in custody who matches the description for the man responsible for stabbing two people in Grand Forks. Two people including a pregnant woman were hurt Monday morning after a stabbing in a Grand Forks apartment. Many neighbors were frightened by the screams and the blood but many are still confused as to…

North Dakota Tribes Asking for Help Fighting Addiction Crisis

Officials say the tribes are working hard but they are not on track with the state's efforts to fight drug addiction

  NORTH DAKOTA — North Dakota tribes are asking the state for more help to fight addiction on the reservations. Officials with multiple treatment centers on the reservations say the tribes have lost touch with the state on drug issues over the years. They are hoping to revive interest in fighting addiction after the first lady says she it is…

Moorhead Man Pleads Not Guilty to Killing, Torturing Cats

If convicted, he faces up to six years in prison

MOORHEAD, Minn. — A Moorhead man accused of torturing and killing three cats has pleaded not guilty. Jalan Greer, 23, will stand trial starting July 25 for three counts of felony mistreatment of animals. If convicted, he faces up to six years in prison. Court documents say police were called to Greer’s apartment in January on a report of a…