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Fargo Elim is ready to welcome people back home following fire

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – In January 2020 a fire devastated Elim Rehab Center on University Drive in Fargo. Now, Fargo Elim is ready to welcome people back home. “It’s a new day and we are ready to open our doors and say ‘Welcome home,’” Fargo Elim Administrator Renee Muhonen said. After more than two-and-a-half years of construction and planning, Fargo…

Judge Nick Chase seated on North Dakota District Court

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Judge Nick Chase gets his spot on North Dakota’s East Central Judicial District Court. The former Acting U.S. Attorney for North Dakota received his robe and gavel at an investiture. Chase took his time to thank everyone who helped get him to where he is including his family, colleagues, judges, Attorney General Drew Wrigley and Governor…

New details on triple murder-suicide in Towner County, N.D.

TOWNER COUNTY, N.D. (KVRR) – The Towner County Sheriff says there was an escalating dispute between brothers Robert and Richard Bracken for weeks. Preliminary autopsy results show Doug Dulmage, Justin and Richard Bracken died from multiple gunshots August 29th. Authorities say Robert Bracken shot them and then himself. A gun was found in his possession at the scene. The Brackens…

Prosecutors trace Kollie’s movements after Paulsen attack on 2nd day of murder trial

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 Cemetery to have indoor restrooms, work to begin soon

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…

Drugs found in vehicle involved in deadly officer-involved shooting in Fargo in July

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…

Gackle man accused of hitting & killing man with combine

STUTSMAN COUNTY, N.D. (KVRR) – A Gackle, North Dakota man is accused of striking and killing a man with a combine while drunk. It happened around five miles northeast of the town on Tuesday. The Stutsman County Sheriff’s Office says 57-year-old Johannes Steenberg was standing next to a grain cart when a combine driven by 41-year-old Ryan Storbeck struck and…

ND Supreme Court rules term limits question should be on ballot

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) – The North Dakota Supreme Court says a ballot measure asking if voters want term limits on the governor and legislators should be placed on the November ballot. Supporters asked the high court to take action after Secretary of State Al Jaeger rejected the measure in March. He cited alleged irregularities including handwriting discrepancies and bonuses paid…