Author: Alison Voorhees

Suspect, deputies identified in use-of-force incident in rural Walker

WALKER, Minn. (KVRR) — A man who fled from officers in rural Walker, Minnesota has been identified. The Ramsey County Medical Examiner’s Office says 37-year-old James Weyaus, of Onigum died during a Nov. 16 use-of-force incident in Turtle Lake Township. Cass County Sheriff’s Office says they got a 911 call after the caller heard shots fired. Deputies arrived and tried…

Self-guided tours of Horace Mann Elementary before it’s gone

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Horace Mann Elementary School’s administration is inviting the community to bid farewell to the longtime school. You can take a self-guided tour Wednesday, November 26 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The school is set for demolition following the end of the school year. If this next week doesn’t work, there are additional chances to see…

The Nutcracker is coming Grand Forks in December

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — For one night only, the World Ballet Company is bringing its 2025 holiday tour of The Nutcracker to the region. The show will take place at The Chester Fritz Performing Arts Center on Wednesday, December 10. World Ballet Company has nearly 50 performances scheduled nationwide from late November through December. A world-class international cast of…

Grand Forks man wanted for possessing child sex abuse materials

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — A warrant has been issued for the arrest of a Grand Forks man accused of being in possession of child sex abuse materials. Juan Carrera is charged with five counts of possession of certain materials prohibited. Investigators say the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children was alerted by Verizon about files uploaded to cloud…

Update: Gunshot report in south Moorhead was caused by faulty HVAC system

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – The Moorhead Police Department released more information late Thursday afternoon about an incident that led to a large police presence and a shelter-in-place alert. The department’s investigation revealed that the sound which caused the officer to call for backup was actually a mechanical malfunction involving a nearby HVAC system, which produced a loud noise consistent with…

BCA identifies man, deputy in fatal use-of-force incident in Clearwater County

Courtesy, Darin Steindl, Farmers IndependentST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR) — The Minnesota BCA identifies the man who died during a use-of-force incident in Clearwater County as Dennis Hoie, 75, of Bagley. On November 13, Clearwater County Deputy Noah Hallman recognized Hoie at a local gas station for having a felony warrant for his arrest. He fled authorities and a pursuit started….

North Dakota officials monitor for bird flu during fall migration

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — The North Dakota Game and Fish Department is monitoring sick and dead birds across the state after increasing reports from the public. A department wildlife veterinarian says Avian Influenza is likely the cause and has been confirmed through testing. Most of the reports in the last two weeks have been snow geese and other waterfowl that…