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FPD searching for man who stole truck, drove on lawn and sidewalks

June 10, 2023

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo Police are asking the public for help locating a man they say stole a semi and drove recklessly on lawns and sidewalks. 45-year-old Robert Burton of Fargo is accused of stealing the truck Thursday and is wanted by Fargo Police. Police say truck, a white 2000 Kenworth Day Cab, was found and recovered in Jamestown….

Parents of Native American basketball players file federal complaint over racist taunts at game

May 23, 2023

KVRR Staff,

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — The parents of two Native American players on a North Dakota high school basketball team are seeking a federal investigation into racist taunts their sons endured during a game in January. The parents of Andre Austin and Teysean Eaglestaff filed a discrimination complaint earlier this month with the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights…

Minnesota utility will keep stake in North Dakota coal plant

April 6, 2023

KVRR Staff,

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A Minnesota utility has reversed its decision to divest from a large North Dakota coal-fired power plant, citing new risks in the Midwest electricity market and new customers. Fergus Falls-based Otter Tail Power announced in 2021 that it would sell its minority stake in the Coyote Station Power Plant in Beulah, North Dakota, and end its involvement with the…

Jamestown Man Shot In Arm Is Arrested, Shooter Also Faces Charges

March 2, 2023

KVRR Staff,

JAMESTOWN, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — A man shot in the arm by a woman early Wednesday morning in Jamestown has been arrested. Police took 65-year-old Jeffery Nokleby into custody this morning for aggravated assault, domestic. He is awaiting formal charges from the Stutsman County State’s Attorney. Terryl Getz of Jamestown was previously arrested for the shooting and is facing a felony…

Bill To Put Nuisance Dogs To Death Passes North Dakota House

February 14, 2023

KVRR Staff,

Rep. Satrom pushing for backing for his nuisance dog billBISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — North Dakota House has approved a bill that would determine when a dog can be declared a public nuisance and put to death. The bill passed 56-34. Representative Bernie Satrom of Jamestown is a co-sponsor. He says the bill clarifies that if a dog is habitually harassing…

Jamestown Public Schools apologizes after racist remarks, noises toward Bismarck student-athlete

February 2, 2023

KVRR Staff,

JAMESTOWN, N.D. (KFGO) – Officials with Jamestown Public Schools have issued an apology after several middle and high school students were accused of making racist remarks and noises to a Bismarck High School student-athlete during a basketball game. During the game Tuesday, students in the Jamestown High cheering section were heard making monkey noises toward a black player for Bismarck….

ND lawmakers introduce bills removing ‘sexually explicit’ books

Republicans introduce two bills in the North Dakota Legislature aimed at removing "sexually explicit" books at stores and libraries.

January 17, 2023

Site Staff,

NORTH DAKOTA (KVRR) — A house bill would make it a Class B misdemeanor for any business where minors can go that offer books showing at least partial nudity and sexual material. It was introduced by Republican House Majority Leader Mike Lefor of Dickinson. Supporters say it’s needed due to graphic images and the message it portrays about human sexuality….

Jamestown Priest Removed During Investigation Into Inappropriate Conduct

January 15, 2023

KVRR Staff,

JAMESTOWN, N.D. — An investigation is underway into allegations of inappropriate conduct by Father Neil Pfeifer of the Basilica of St. James in Jamestown. A statement released Saturday by the Catholic Diocese of Fargo says the allegations involve inappropriate conduct with adults. Father Pfeifer has been removed as pastor in Jamestown, at St. Margaret Mary in Buchanan and St. Mathias…

Honduran man arrested after Jamestown stabbing

December 16, 2022

KVRR Staff,

JAMESTOWN, N.D. (KVRR) – A person is hospitalized and another is in custody after Jamestown police say he stabbed the other man at an apartment on the city’s north side. Police responded at 12:45 Friday morning to the 1000 block of 16th Street Northeast where they found a man with multiple stab wounds to the abdomen. He was rushed by…

I-94 closed Jamestown to Dickinson, no travel advised on most roads west of Red River Valley

December 14, 2022

KVRR Staff,

FARGO (KFGO/KVRR) – As of 6 p.m. Interstate 94 from Jamestown to Dickinson is closed and the North Dakota Department of Transportation is advising no travel on most roads west of the Red River Valley. It is the second night in a row that I-94 has been impacted by winter weather. Highway 52 is also closed from Jamestown to Minot….