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Man Injured in Early-Morning Shooting

The Fargo Police Department says no arrests have been made at this time.

March 29, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – A man was shot and injured in an incident in Fargo that is still under police investigation. The FPD says that just after 6:00 A.M. on Sunday, March 29, they responded to the 1500 block of 16 1/2 Street South and located a man suffering from a gunshot wound. That man was taken to a hospital….

Fargo attorney says a Tennessee woman was jailed for nearly six months for a crime she did not commit

March 12, 2026

Juliana Pelaez,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A Fargo attorney who represented a Tennessee woman who spent nearly six months in jail says this should never have happened. Fifty-year-old Angela Lipps was held after authorities mistook her as the person involved in a Fargo fraud investigation. Lipps claims she has lived in north-central Tennessee her entire life and never set foot in North…

Grand Forks Police ask for help identifying this vehicle

January 27, 2026

Alison Voorhees,

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — Grand Forks Police want to hear from the driver of this vehicle after a person showed up at the hospital with severe cuts to his head and arm. Police say the victim was brought to Altru in this vehicle early Sunday morning. The victim stated that he was assaulted with an edged weapon by a…

Non-Lethal Shooting on University Drive South

Authorities say everyone involved had left the scene by the time they arrived. Later, an adult male arrived at a local hospital seeking treatment.

January 25, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The Fargo Police Department says one man was wounded in a shooting that took place just before 5:00 P.M. on Saturday, January 24. The department says that they received reports of gunshots in the 2100 block of University Drive South. When officers responded, everyone involved with the altercation had apparently left the scene. Investigators were later…

Department of Justice Reportedly Launching Investigations into Walz, Frey

Sources tell CNN that the investigation is into "possible obstruction of federal law enforcement". Neither Walz nor Frey have confirmed the existence of the investigation.

January 16, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

Gov. Tim Walz/01-08-26WASHINGTON, D.C. (KVRR/CNN) – Sources are reporting that the Department of Justice is investigating Minnesota governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey. It’s reportedly over what the DOJ is calling possible obstruction of federal law enforcement. The alleged probe comes after Walz and Frey spoke out against the recent actions of Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in…

Lawmakers Discuss Ice Tactics When Performing Enforcement Actions

Cramer Discusses ICE Tactics in Enforcement Actions

Some Democratic members of Congress have decried ICE's methods as needlessly aggressive, while Republican lawmakers like Sen. Kevin Cramer say the issue lies with people deliberately resisting ICE efforts and deliberately fomenting dissent.

January 14, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – “I’m very comfortable with the way they carry out their actions – the perception part is a bit of a problem,” said Senator Kevin Cramer of North Dakota. Cramer was candid when asked about the way Immigrations and Customs Enforcement has been conducting itself as of late, especially following the fatal shooting of 37-year-old Renee Good…

Protests Continue in Moorhead

The action was originally planned to express disapproval over the Trump administration's actions in Venezuela, but took on a different tone after the killing of Renee Good in Minneapolis.

January 10, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

MOORHEAD, MN (KVRR) – One day after a similar protest took over 24th Avenue South in Moorhead, thousands crowded the Veterans Memorial Bridge linking North Dakota and Minnesota to express their displeasure over the actions of ICE agents in Minneapolis. This protest, hosted by Red River United Indivisible, began around 1:00 P.M. and featured signs mourning the passing of 37-year-old…

Former Law Enforcement Officials React To Federal Government's Move To Shut Minnesota Bca Out Of Shooting Investigation

Former law enforcement officials say traditional protocols are not being followed in ICE shooting probe

Both retired officials say they depended on cooperation with federal agencies to investigate sensitive cases and disregarding the resources of the Minnesota BCA is unprecedented

January 8, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Former Fargo Police Department Detective Lieutenant Joel Vettel is no stranger to typical procedure when it comes to how law enforcement handles an officer-involved shooting. “We’ve had protocols in place that are very specific on how we handle these types of situations. They’re proven to work. Deviating from those for any reason – there has to…

UPDATE: suspect vehicle in Dec. 9 shots-fired incident is located by police

The department says that nobody was hurt in the shots fired incident, but a nearby structure did receive damage.

December 20, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

UPDATE (1:30 PM 12/23/25) — The following update is being provided by Fargo Police Lt. Tom Shaw of the Criminal Investigations Division: “As of today, Tuesday, December 23, the suspected vehicle in this December 9, shots fired incident has been located by Fargo Police Detectives and Investigators. This is an ongoing investigation, and no additional information is available at…

UPDATE: police arrest suspect for trying to rob Discontent

The department says the robber entered a smoke shop, handed a note to the cashier demanding money, but ultimately fled with nothing.

December 17, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

UPDATE (12/19/25) The suspect is 30-year-old Logan D. Winkler from Brocket, ND. Winkler has been arrested and charged with Attempted Robbery in connection with the incident, and no further charges are expected at this time. GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) – The Grand Forks Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating an individual that allegedly attempted to…