Author: Alison Voorhees

Fargo Police respond to death of 3-month-old, no foul play suspected

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The Fargo Police Department responded to a medical emergency in the 3300 block of 17th Avenue South around 5 a.m. Tuesday. When officers arrived, a three-month-old infant was found not breathing and not responsive. Life-saving efforts were performed but were unsuccessful. The child was pronounced dead. Initial investigations have found no immediate signs of suspicious activity…

Two people, dog die in Princeton home explosion

PRINCETON, Minn. (KVRR/FOX 9) — A fatal home explosion in Princeton Tuesday morning is under investigation. Chief Deputy Sheriff Aaron Evenson, with the Mille Lacs County Sheriff’s Office, says emergency dispatch received multiple 911 calls just before 4 a.m. of a possible explosion. When deputies arrived, they found a “large debris field” on fire. A search of the debris turned…

Attorney General Drew Wrigley joins Title IX lawsuit, ACLU responds

Attorney General Drew WrigleyBISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — Attorney General Drew Wrigley joins the fight against the U.S. Department of Education over its new rule interpreting Title IX. The lawsuit includes the attorneys general from Arkansas Missouri, Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota along with an Arkansas high school athlete. Title IX protects and promote opportunities for women and girls in education…

Gov. Walz signs bill into law that provides stronger protections for ticket buyers

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (KVRR) — Governor Tim Walz signs a bill that strengthen protections for ticket buyers into law. The signing taking place at First Avenue in Minneapolis. It reforms the processes related to the sale, advertisement, and resale of tickets for concerts, sports, and cultural events. Walz says, “Whether Minnesotans are selling out Target Center to cheer the Timberwolves on…

Additional funding approved to move West Fargo chambers with city staff offices

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — The West Fargo City Commission voted unanimously to approve additional funding as the plan moves forward to relocate city staff offices to the former WEX building, south of I-94. City Administrator Dustin Scott wanted an additional $325,000 on top of an already $500,000 budget to replace older technology in the new location. The new location…

Moorhead Area Public Schools awarded $100,000 grant

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Moorhead Area Public Schools is awarded a $100,000 grant from the Minnesota Department of Labor & Industry’s Youth Skills Training program. This grant allows Moorhead to establish a program for students over 16 with work experience in five specific industries: advanced manufacturing, agriculture, automotive, healthcare and information technology. Superintendent Dr. Brandon Lunak says the program aligns…

Wanted man arrested in Fergus Falls

FERGUS FALLS, Minn. (KVRR/KFGO) — A man wanted in a St. Paul shooting is in the Otter Tail County Jail. Fergus Falls police responded to a call of a domestic argument at a home on College Street shortly after 1 a.m. Monday. Nineteen-year-old Zykevious Crosby was arrested after police used a search warrant. He was wanted on an outstanding warrant…

Prosecutor will not ask for jail time for Republican Jason Dockter

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — McLean County State’s Attorney Ladd Erickson says he does not plan to recommend a jail sentence for Bismarck lawmaker Jason Dockter. He has been convicted of violating an obscure conflict of interest law in the lease of an office building. It took the district court jury on Friday about 90 minutes to find Dockter guilty of…