Author: Alison Voorhees

Gov. Walz Highlights Resources for New Farmers

PINE ISLAND, Minn. (KVRR) — Governor Tim Walz traveled to a farm in Pine Island to highlight resources available for new farmers. He says a shortage of new farmers and financial barriers to farming threaten the future of agriculture. Some of the resources for farmers in Minnesota incude Beginning Farmer Tax Credit, Beginning Farmer Loan Program, and the Down Payment…

Trump picks his VP running mate: Senator J.D. Vance

FILE – Sen. J.D. Vance, R-Ohio, right, points toward Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump at a campaign rally, March 16, 2024, in Vandalia, Ohio. Vance is a top contender to be selected as Trump’s running mate. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean, File)WASHINGTON, D.C. (KVRR/FOX NEWS) — After months of speculation, former President Donald Trump names his running mate for the…

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…