Author: Alison Voorhees
Community, Local News, Minnesota News

Minnesota expands free meals program to students this school year

Minnesota was one of eight states selected for the USDA pilot program
Alison Voorhees,

ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR) — Governor Walz says the state is expanding its free meals program to an additional 90,000 new students this school year. More than 200,000 students on Medicaid will be automatically enrolled. Minnesota is one of eight states selected for the USDA pilot program that makes this move possible. Walz says, “This project means fewer children will…

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Business, Community, Local News, Minnesota News, Moorhead

Roers announces development plans for downtown Moorhead

The Fargo-based development group shared a mock-up of the project
Alison Voorhees,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Moorhead’s downtown area is set to get a new look. Roers is partnering with JLG Architects and Stantec on the Downtown Moorhead Development project. They say the project could be upwards of nine city blocks, taking over the location where the Moorhead Center Mall sits. The project is set to have multiple phases with the first…

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Local News, North Dakota News

Early morning garage fire near south Fargo apartment building

The fire happened at 1517 34th Street South
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FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — People in a Fargo apartment building were temporarily evacuated early this morning when a row of nearby garages started on fire. Fargo Fire says they went to 1517 34th Street South around 3:30 a.m. The detached garages were on fire and wind was pushing the flames towards the apartment building. Firefighters say they were able to…
Local News, Minnesota News

Retired Clay County Sheriff in hospice, suffering from Alzheimer’s disease

Alison Voorhees,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Retired Clay County Sheriff Bill Bergquist has been placed on Hospice care at Sanford. Bergquist’s family says since his retirement in 2019, he has been suffering from Alzheimer’s disease. His family says Bergquist is resting comfortably with his family and friends by his side. Bergquist had a nearly four-decade long law enforcement career. He joined the Moorhead…

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Crime, Local News, North Dakota News

Charges filed against man accused of shooting at North Dakota trooper

He's accused of injuring a motorcyclist and shooting his gun while fleeing a trooper
Alison Voorhees,

Maichael YousaFARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Charges are filed against the man involved in two crashes and a shooting with a trooper that shut down part of the interstate in Fargo Tuesday night. Twenty-eight-year-old Maichael Yousa is charged with attempted murder, reckless endangerment, aggravated assault, fleeing and driving under suspension. Yousa was shot twice by a North Dakota Highway Patrol Trooper…

Hailey Sullivan
Local News, North Dakota News

UPDATE: 18-year-old who left campground on Grand Forks Air Force Base, found

Hailey Sullivan has an intellectual disability and responds to the nickname Hei-Hei
Alison Voorhees,

UPDATE: Hailey Sullivan was found this afternoon near Gilby, northwest of the base.   GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — Authorities are searching for an 18-year-old who left her family campground on the Grand Forks Air Force Base earlier this week. Hailey Sullivan is 5-foot-2 with brown hair and glasses and was wearing blue jeans. She has an intellectual disability and…

Anthony Olson And K9 Rip
Crime, Local News, Minnesota News

K9 assists with arrest and weapons charges south of Bemidji

Lawrence Daniels, of Bemidji, was arrested by deputies
Alison Voorhees,

BELTRAMI COUNTY, Minn. (KVRR) — Weapons charges are filed and a man is arrested with the help of a Beltrami County K9. Eighteen-year-old Lawrence Daniels, of Bemidji, was arrested for possession of a pistol without a permit, driving without a valid license, and contributing to the delinquency of a child. The Hubbard and Beltrami Sheriff’s Offices responded to a gas…

Joe Gatto
Community, Entertainment, Local News, North Dakota News

Comedian Joe Gatto announces show at Fargo Theatre

The comedian is famously known for his role on the show "Impractical Jokers"
Alison Voorhees,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — He’s known for pulling funny stunts with his friends on the show “Impractical Jokers.” Comedian Joe Gatto is coming to Fargo Theatre on Sunday, October 2. You can get your tickets starting this Friday at 10 a.m. A special online presale is tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Ticket prices range from $39.75 to $59.75…

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Local News, North Dakota News, Politics / Elections

Senator Cramer says finger is “healing nicely” after backyard accident

The republican lost the tip of one of his fingers in June
Alison Voorhees,

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — Senator Kevin Cramer says his finger is “healing nicely” after a backyard accident three weeks ago. The republican said on Twitter, he crushed two fingers between two rocks and lost the tip of one. Cramer thanked his great surgeons and said he went through four hours of HBOT treatments. He plans to return to DC this…

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