Author: Alison Voorhees

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…

Juvenile charged following Grand Forks pursuit

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — A juvenile is charged after leading authorities on a pursuit. Around 6:30 p.m., an officer attempted to pull over a vehicle for erratic driving near 1300 South Washington Street. The vehicle fled at a high-rate of speed. A Grand Forks County Sheriffs Deputy used a PIT maneuver near 2600 17th Avenue South to stop the…

SNAP Benefits Returning to North Dakota Soon

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — North Dakota Health and Human Services says they are taking immediate steps to ensure households receive their full or remaining November Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or SNAP benefits. Households that received a partial SNAP benefit on November 7 will be issued the remaining amount. Those that did not receive any benefit on November 7 will receive…

Law enforcement officers injured, man arrested in domestic violence call

JAMESTOWN, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — Two Jamestown Police officers and a Stutsman County Sheriff’s Deputy were injured while responding to a domestic violence report. Dylan Biloff, 38, was arrested on suspicion of three felony counts of assaulting a peace officer, preventing arrest and disorderly conduct. A woman called 911 around 8 p.m. Wednesday, saying a man was trying to physically harm…

Fire at Tri-State Paving in Grand Forks

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — Grand Forks Fire Department responds to Tri-State Paving for a fire in an asphalt processing plant. It happened shortly before 1:00 p.m. at 2250 North 69thth Street. Crews say the fire inside the plant was moving towards a semi trailer fuel source. The department says the fire was quickly controlled. Two employees were looked over…

Devils Lake attorney appointed judge in the Northeast Judicial District

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — Gov. Kelly Armstrong appointed Devils Lake attorney Ashley Samuelson as a judge in the Northeast Judicial District. She was one of three finalists for the position. Samuelson has served as a staff attorney for the Northeast Judicial District since 2017. She’s from Edmore, North Dakota. Samuelson received her bachelor’s degree from UND and her law degree…