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Golden Drive for Homeless Kids Announced Its Annual Sock Donation Numbers

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Golden Drive for Homeless Kids announced its annual sock drive donation numbers at the West Fargo Fire Department. This year they have received 36,906 socks that have been donated from various schools and organizations around the community. Susan was filled with tears of joy announcing the number. West Fargo Police Department and the Cass County…

Retirement Party Held For West Fargo Police Chief Denis Otterness

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – West Fargo Police Department celebrates Chief Denis Otterness as he is just days away from retiring. Otterness has been West Fargo police Department’s chief of police since September of 2020. “Chief Otterness is an exceptional leader, he’s been very instrumental to a lot of programs that have come to place within the police department he…

Glyndon Police Chief Vogel takes home “Night to Unite” burger crown

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — As is tradition, police chiefs and sheriffs across our region competed for bragging rights to see who can cook the best burger. It’s part of the 18th annual Night to Unite celebration that goes on the first Tuesday of every August. Nine contestants, but only one can take home gold. “There’s a lot of secret recipes…

West Fargo Police Officers return to beat patrolling system

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – West Fargo Police Officers return to a beat system working the same neighborhoods each day. A sergeant is assigned to each beat to give officers accountability, analyze activity, coordinate with stakeholders and identify issues. Officers are able to request which area they cover, so they may be patrolling their own neighborhoods. Information through each shift…