Author: Alison Voorhees

Fatal head-on crash with combine in Egeland

EGELAND, N.D. (KVRR) — A Mississippi man is dead after a head-on crash with a combine. The North Dakota Highway Patrol says the crash happened shortly after 3:00 p.m. on Highway 66 in Egeland. 39-year-old Benjamin Shearer from Stewart, Mississippi was driving a van when he hit part of the combine’s header. The driver of the combine, 72-year-old Lawrence Weber…

Minnesota native hockey player dies tragically during game in England

NOTTINGHAM, ENGLAND (KVRR) — Former NHL player and Hibbing, Minnesota native Adam Johnson tragically died after a “freak accident” during a game in England on Saturday when he suffered a catastrophic cut to his neck. It happened during the second period of the Challenge Cup game between the Nottingham Panthers and the Sheffield Steelers. The 29-year-old Johnson was slashed by…

UND Police investigating firearm incident at ATO Fraternity

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — The University of North Dakota Police Department issued an incident alert via text and email around 2:00 this morning of a male subject involved in a firearm incident at the ATO Fraternity. UND Police are asking on its Facebook that anyone with any information regarding the man pictured here contact the UND Police Department at…

West Fargo Police warn of lottery scam

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — West Fargo Police Department says there’s a lottery scam impersonating the City of West Fargo. The scammer sends a letter claiming the recipient is a winner of the “West Fargo Lottery Inc. International Online Lottery Program.” In order to claim your prize, you must call and provide bank account information so the “winning funds” can…

Comedian Charlie Berens announces Fargo Theatre show

Two nights of performances are scheduled

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Comedian Charlie Berens is bringing his Good Old Fashioned Tour to Fargo Theatre. He grew up in Wisconsin and focuses his act on his Midwest lifestyle. He’ll be here January 12th and 13th. Both shows start at 9 p.m. with doors opening at 8. Tickets go on sale Friday, October 20 at 10 a.m. There’s a…

North Dakota Highway Patrol Trooper honored with Distinguished Service Medal

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — North Dakota Highway Patrol says Trooper Miles Rhonemus received the Distinguished Service Medal for his heroism during an active shooter incident in July 2022. The incident began in Fargo when a driver hit a motorcyclist on I-29, severely injuring the other driver. The situation evolved and eventually led to a pursuit. The suspect later fired his…

Sanford Children’s will host “Boo to the Flu” events to get kids vaccinated

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Sanford Children’s is bringing back it’s “Boo to the Flu” events. They say it’s an exciting and child-friendly way to get your kids six months and older vaccinated ahead of the flu season. Kids are welcomed to wear their costumes. The events are being held in Valley City, Grand Forks, Devils Lake and Fargo. *Friday, Oct. 13,…

ND Republican Sen. Cramer To Run for Another Term in 2024, Dem. Candidate Also Emerges

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — North Dakota U.S. Sen. Kevin Cramer is already looking ahead to 2024. The Republican says he is getting ready to run for reelection. He says, quote, ” I’m preparing for that possibility.” He also says he does not foresee anything that would cause him not to run again. Cramer was first elected to the senate in…