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Fargo School Board adopts Land Acknowledgement Agreement

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Fargo School Board approves a land acknowledgement statement saying the district gathers on the lands of the Oceti Sakowin who are the Dakota, Lakota, Nakoda and Anishinaabe people. The statement was drafted with help from tribal nations and groups. It could be included on meeting agendas, read at the annual reorganization meeting and used at other…

Kevin Maris teaches kids tips his father taught him at All-Star Week baseball clinic

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Roger Maris’ son Kevin hosts a youth baseball clinic as part of Roger Maris All-Star Week. Events like these are to promote one of Fargo’s most famous sons’ passion for improving kids’ development through sports. The Maris family and Sanford Health are working to teach children the importance of sportsmanship, teamwork, leadership and building confidence. “It’s…

Fargo apartment deemed a total loss after fire

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – A fire in a studio apartment on North Broadway in Fargo causes $60,000 in damage. The apartment is one of three in a house converted into apartments and is considered a total loss. The house and attached garage only have minor to moderate smoke damage. The person living in the studio apartment has been displaced. Someone…

Mule deer population 34% above long-term average

BISMARCK, N.D. – A spring survey by state game officials shows the mule deer population in North Dakota is 13% higher than last year and 34% above the long-term average. The Game and Fish Department has conducted the aerial survey each year since the 1950s. Game management officials say the relatively mild winter helped balance the effects of devastating drought…

Fargo man sentenced for child porn

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – A Fargo man is sentenced to 27 years in federal prison for distribution and possession of child porn. Forty-two-year-old Jeffrey Buckmeier also will be under supervised release for life and has to pay $84,000 to the children in his child porn collection. The case came to law enforcement after the National Center For Missing and Exploited…

Fargo Police share active killer response plans to Police Advisory & Oversight Board

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Following the tragic shooting at a Uvalde, Texas Elementary School, the Fargo Police Advisory and Oversight Board hears from the department about how it would respond to an active killer situation. Police officials say officers would neutralize a threat as soon as possible, give medical assistance with help from EMS and then manage and process the…

“Bison for Ukraine” raises money to send medical supplies overseas

Ukrainian NDSU students host a fundraiser to raise more awareness on their country's invasion by Russia and send medical supplies back home.

MAPLETON, N.D. (KVRR) – “Bison for Ukraine” features authentic food made by Ukrainian students, a silent auction showcasing artwork made by Ukrainians and live music at 4e Winery. North Dakota State University students were encouraged to donate $10 and non-students $50 to take part in the event. The ticket includes a drawing for raffle prizes and a free glass of…

IRS says tax preparer filed fraudulent returns in North Dakota, several states

FARGO (KVRR) – The Internal Revenue Service is investigating a tax preparer from Houston, Texas in connection with allegedly filing fraudulent tax returns for clients in at least 15 states, most of them in North Dakota. A newly unsealed search warrant affidavit in U.S. District Court in Fargo identifies the man as Casper Akoto. The affidavit says Akoto is under…