Author: Alison Voorhees

Cement truck rollover on I-94 in West Fargo

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A cement truck flipped to its side on I-94 in West Fargo around 10:30 a.m., closing a lane of traffic for a couple hours. North Dakota Highway Patrol says 49-year-old Corey Cook was driving west of the Sheyenne Street interchange when he hit a soft asphalt patch. The truck lost control and overturned. Debris spilled…

BCA identifies officers, man killed in Crookston use-of-force incident

ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR) — The man killed in a use-of-force incident in Crookston has been identified. 44-year-old Christopher Junkin died of multiple gunshot wounds on June 30. The Minnesota BCA has identified the law enforcement officers who used force during this incident. Crookston police officer Nick Fladland deployed his Taser and fired his handgun, Officer Corey Rich deployed his…

State Trooper charged in May death of Owatonna teen

ROCHESTER, Minn. (KVRR/FOX 9) — A Minnesota state trooper is now charged with manslaughter after a deadly crash in Rochester, Minnesota, in May that claimed the life of an Owatonna teen. Trooper Shane Roper, 32, is charged with manslaughter, criminal vehicular homicide, criminal vehicular operation, careless driving, and reckless driving for the May 18 crash that left 18-year-old Olivia Flores…

First human case of West Nile virus confirmed in North Dakota

MORTON COUNTY, N.D. (KVRR) — North Dakota has its first human case of West Nile virus this season. The state’s Health and Human Services says the person lives in Morton County and was hospitalized Most people infected with West Nile virus experience no symptoms. Those who develop symptoms will commonly report fever, headache, body/joint aches or rash. Categories: Health, Local…

Concerns grow over homeless camps in Fargo

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — People speak up at Fargo’s City Commission meeting over concerns of homeless camps growing in popularity along the river. The commission is considering an ordinance and have looked into the legality in their discussions. The Supreme Court determined it is not cruel and unusual punishment to not allow camping on public property. Commissioner Dave Piepkorn says…

Turnberg, Strand sworn-in to Fargo City Commission; Kolpack selected Deputy Mayor

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Two Fargo City Commissioners take the Oath of Office as they begin their new four-year-terms. Newly elected Michelle Turnberg and re-relected John Strand take the Oath of Office, administered by Municipal Judge Steve Dawson. Fargo voters elected the two on June 11 to the open seats on the city commission. Turnberg and Strand each began their…

Two arrested for murder in the death of 3-year-old Moorhead boy

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR/KFGO) — Two caregivers have been arrested on murder charges in the March death of a three-year-old Moorhead boy. Shiann Erickson, 21, and Rosa Garza, 24, are in the Clay County Correctional Center on charges of second-degree murder without intent. Police began investigating the death Eastyn Deronjic after a medical call for a child not breathing in the…

Moorhead’s South Park wading pool will stay closed

Annual Doggy DipMOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — The wading pool at South Park near Ellen Hopkins School won’t be opening for the summer. The City of Moorhead Parks and Recreation Department says the pool is beyond reasonable repair due to persistent leaks and failing concrete and needs to be demolished. The Park Advisory Board will review long-range planning for aquatics in…

Cleanup continues at train derailment site near Carrington

Courtesy, Doug ZinkCARRINGTON, N.D. (KVRR) — Cleanup continues on a train derailment that happened Friday near Carrington, North Dakota. More than 20 Canadian Pacific train cars carrying hazardous material went off the tracks. Fire crews have extinguished most of the fire. Crews are working to complete the removal and isolation of the derailed rail cars containing methanol, anhydrous ammonia and…