Author: Alex Bertsch

Suspect arrested after SWAT standoff at a home in south Moorhead that suspect has no ties to

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — A standoff that blocked traffic and drew a massive law enforcement presence to the scene in south Moorhead through much of the morning is finally over with a suspect in custody. The sheriff ordered neighbors to shelter in place after the suspect broke into a stranger’s home there, with two people inside. Most everyone out here…

Fargo Police remember Officer Jake Wallin

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — It’s been two years since Fargo Police Officer Jake Wallin was killed in shootout that left two other officers and a bystander severely wounded, and the department is making sure that his sacrifice is always remembered. A flag lowering ceremony was held outside the Fargo Police Headquarters where family, friends and fellow officers, including Officer Andrew…

Watch: Paraglider rescued from Red River

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — A paraglider had to be rescued Tuesday after crashing into the Red River. Video from Dusty Howlett shows the crash as the paraglider strikes a powerline before plumeting into the river. Grand Forks Fire Department was dispatched just before 9 P.M. to the area of the Riverside Dam boat ramp. Crews arrived to find the…

United Way kicks off School Supply Drive

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — While summer is in full swing, the United Way is already working to make sure students are ready to go back to school. They kicked off their annual school supply drive in Moorhead with the help of some local learners. This year they’re goal is to provide backpacks and school supplies to 6,500 students in need…

Red River Valley Fair security coordinating through ‘mobile command center’

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — With the Red River Valley Fair getting ready to kickoff on the Fourth of July, security is top of mind for Cass County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Jesse Jahner says that large gatherings like this can introduce a lot of potential issues for his deputies from adverse weather to potential violent attacks. This year, the sheriff’s office…

Local advocate talks about growing support for psychedelic treatments

  FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — With more and more data showing the efficacy of psychedelic treatments for PTSD and other mental health conditions, there has been growing support for their availability. Studies like one at Emery University have shown that psychedelics such as psilocybin could be effective for patients with treatment-resistant depression, and in Minnesota, the Psychedelic Drug Task Force…

Fargo Fire extinguishes Structure Fire

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 1841 43rd Street North, just before 7 P.M. Tuesday. Firefighters arrived to find heavy smoke and flames coming from a large shop-style condominium unit. Due to the nature of the fire, a second alarm was called, and crews wer able to contain the blaze by roughly 7:15…

Man leads West Fargo Police on pursuit down Main Ave.

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — West Fargo Police were led on a pursuit late Sunday night, after an attempted traffic stop near the intersection of 45th Street and 7th Avenue S. The driver of the vehicle fled westbound towards the 300 block of Main Avenue, where police used a PIT manuver to disable the vehicle. The driver, Levi Roland Hansmeier,…