Wes Philome

Fargo activist pleads guilty to criminal mischief

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Just before his trial was set to begin Wednesday morning in Fargo Municipal Court, activist Wes Philome pled guilty to a misdemeanor charge of criminal mischief. Philome had been charged for painting graffiti on a BNSF railroad structure in August 18th last year. Philome was painting on the structure when motorist Joy Mohelski pulled her vehicle…

Candlelight vigil honors Anyiwei Maciek

Maciek helped organize marches for the Black Lives Matter movement in the Fargo area.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — People come together at a candlelight vigil honoring a Fargo woman. The vigil celebrates the life of 23-year-old  Anyiwei Maciek who helped organize and push marches for the Black Lives Matter movement throughout the Fargo area. That includes the march in May 2020 in Fargo following George Floyd’s death. Maciek unexpectedly passed away earlier this month…