Author: Alison Voorhees

Nick Chase confirmed as U.S. Attorney for North Dakota

WASHINGTON, D.C. (KVRR) — The U.S. Senate confirms Nick Chase as U.S. Attorney for the District of North Dakota. Senators John Hoeven and Kevin Cramer recommended Chase for the position earlier this year. Chase was appointed by Governor Doug Burgum to serve as a North Dakota District Court Judge for the East Central Judicial District. He also served 20 years…

SWAT arrests Grand Forks man wanted on multiple felony warrants

Ryan SchafGRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) –A Grand Forks man is arrested after authorities serve a high-risk arrest warrant. Grand Forks Regional SWAT Team showed up in the 3700 block of Cherry Street for 40-year-old Ryan Schaf. He was wanted on multiple felony warrants in the county. Authorities used a chemical irritant and light and sound diversionary device to get Schaf…

VIDEO: Moose in Fargo; police warn people to stay away

Video Courtesy: Joey “June” BarnesCourtesy: Fargo Police DepartmentFARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — There’s a moose on the loose and Fargo Police Department is keeping a close eye on this unexpected visitor. This video of the animal was captured by Joey “June” Barnes near the Olive Garden area off of 13th Avenue south in Fargo. Police also posed a picture to social…

One final day in D.C. before the Honor Flights return to Fargo Tuesday night

WASHINGTON, D.C. (KVRR) — Three days, two planes and 204 veterans all making up this year’s Honor Flight of North Dakota and Minnesota. KVRR’s Alison Voorhees and Max Mueller had the privilege of joining along and tell us about the final day of the journey. Veterans watch in silence for the changing of the color guard at Arlington National Cemetery….

Body pulled from Red River in Grand Forks

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — Grand Forks Police are investigating a body found in the Red River. A passerby in the area notified law enforcement around 12:30 this afternoon of a female’s body in the water. It was just north of the Riverside Dam boat ramp on the west side of the river. The victim’s identity is unknown at this…

Minot-based ‘Rocky’s’ to take over former Taco John’s in south Fargo

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A Minot fast food restaurant is coming to Fargo. Rocky’s Burgers, Franks and Fries will replace the former Taco John’s along 32nd Avenue South. Work is currently being done on the building. There will be new plumbing, electrical, siding and signage. Rocky’s has a long list of ground steak burgers, loaded hot dogs, grilled chicken sandwichs…

Stephen-Argyle Central Elementary wins $10,000 gym makeover award

ARGYLE, Minn. (KVRR) — Stephen-Argyle Central Elementary in Argyle, Minnesota is one of five lucky schools in the country to win a $10,000 gym makeover. It’s thanks to a collaboration between the American Heart Association and the National Football League Foundation. They want to encourage young people to learn Hands-Only CPR. Twenty-two students at Stephen-Argyle Central Elementary learned how to…