Author: Alex Bertsch

Fargo Police: Cooperation with The Arbors community lead to arrest

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Fargo Police have arrested J’Veonte Logan in relation to the shooting death of Zion Brooks, which occurred at The Arbors apartment complex in Fargo Monday. Police arrested Logan, who also goes by Amire Logan during a traffic stop on the 12th Ave. N bridge in Fargo on Wednesday. “Written and carried out multiple search warrants, processed…

NDSU and North Dakota Air National Guard announce new partnership

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – NDSU and the North Dakota Air National Guard signed a Memorandum of Agreement Thursday, to better serve NDSU’s Military Students. The partnership promises more direct communication and meetings between NDSU and the 119th Wing to discuss potential academic opportunities for recruits, and gather data about opportunities they’d like to see at NDSU. NDSU President David Cook…

Grand Forks Public Health warns pubic of harmful algae blooms

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) – With water temperatures beginning to increase across the region, Grand Forks Public Health is reminding people to keep an eye out for harmful algae blooms. These blooms, sometimes called blue-green algae, produce cyanotoxins which can cause skin irritation, and potentially liver failure if ingested by people or animals. They are caused by an increase of…

The Milton Earl: New affordable housing complex for seniors opens in downtown Fargo

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The Milton Earl held its grand opening, bringing a new option for affordable living for senior residents in a historic area of downtown Fargo. Beyond Shelter has been working with various stakeholders on the $14 million dollar senior affordable housing project. Senator John Hoeven, who attended the opening, said that the importance of this project can’t…

Kids show off their animals at Norman County Fair

ADA, MINN. (KVRR) — Many people come to the Norman County Fair for the food and rides but for some farm families, it’s all about the animals. Many local kids brought the animals that they have been raising to the competitions at the fair. J.P. Babolian raises horses in his family, and took home some awards with his horse. “Make…

Local truck drivers compete in Truck Driving Championship

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Truck drivers from around the region tested their driving skills and safety at the annual North Dakota Truck Driving Championship at the Holiday Inn in Fargo Saturday. The drivers completed a course around the parking lot that tests their skills with simulated real life scenarios. Some of these scenerios included avoiding roadkill and an alleyway dock….

Nursing students celebrated at pinning ceremony

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Nursing students from Rasmussen University received their pins as they completed their degrees at the Fargo Theater Friday. Gilbert and Truphena Ogendi are husband and wife, and they both recieved their pins today. They both worked their way through nursing school while raising their young daughter Tiffany. Both Gilbert and Truphena thanked their professors for the…

Attorney General Releases 2023 North Dakota Crime Report

Report shows overall decrease; rise in crimes against persons

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) – North Dakota Attorney General Drew Wrigley held a press conference to discuss the release of the 2023 North Dakota Crime Data Report. The report, which categorizes crimes reported to police across the state, showed a marginal increase in so-called Group A Offenses, which include crimes like murder, robbery and drug violations. According to the report there…

Diverse coalition forms to oppose ending property tax

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The Keep it Local Coalition is constituted of a broad range of members united in their opposition to the End Unfair Property Tax ballot measure in North Dakota. The coalition includes members from various economic sectors, including agriculture, energy, natural resources and real estate, as well as unions, educators and first responders groups. Coalition chair Chad…