Author: Alison Voorhees

Fire, explosion levels home in Hibbing, Minnesota

Courtesy: Friends of the Northland FireWireHIBBING, Minn. (KVRR/FOX 9) — A fire and explosion left one person hurt in Hibbing, Minnesota. The explosion also leveled the home. It happened around 6:30 p.m. Sunday near Hibbing High School. When fire crews arrived, the two-story house was fully engulfed and the neighboring home was also damaged by fire. The fire was under…

Gov. Walz anticipates President Trump will deploy National Guard to Minnesota

ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR/FOX 9) — Governor Tim Walz says his administration is bracing for the possibility of President Trump sending National Guard Troops to Minnesota. Walz made the comments Tuesday at the Minnesota Star Tribune’s North Star Summit. He was joined there by Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker who had troops from the Texas National Guard arrive in his state…

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…