Author: Alison Voorhees

High Risk Sex Offender on the Move in Fargo

He will continue to check in with the police department

FARGO, ND — A high risk sex offender continues to move around Fargo. Police say 45-year-old Donald Edwardson is considered homeless. But right now he is staying at 317 19th Street North to help renovate it. He will continue to check in with the police department. Edwardson was convicted of three sex crimes involving three teen girls in the 1990’s….

Sen. Al Franken on Equifax Breach: “This is Sleezy”

Earlier this month, Franken introduced a bill that would help protect consumers whose personal data has been leaked by the hack

WASHINGTON, D.C. — “In other words, this was like, ‘here, look up to see if you, you’re information was stolen and protect yourself, oh and by the way, if we’re the, if you’re one of these 143 million people you can’t sue us,’” Sen. Al Franken said during a press conference. “This is sleezy.” The Minnesota senator is talking about…

Dress for Success’ Attire to Inspire Fashion Show in Fargo

We will have a full report on the show on KVRR Local News @ 9

FARGO, ND — The latest fashion trends are being shown off to help give area women the confidence to enter the working world. It’s the annual Dress for Success Attire to Inspire fashion show. My co-anchor Alison Voorhees is at the Avalon Events Center in Fargo and joins us live. ALISON VOORHEES, REPORTING: I am at the 5th annual Dress for…

Fargo Police Reviewing Surveillance Video of Break-In at Shotwell Floral

It was when the store's owner showed up for work this morning that he noticed something had happened

FARGO, ND — Police are investigating a burglary at a Fargo floral shop. A burglar broke into Shotwell Floral at 4000 40th Street South overnight. Police are reviewing surveillance video from inside the building. It was when the store’s owner showed up for work this morning that he noticed something had happened. “Saw a few things not right and that’s…

High Risk Sex Offender Moves to Grand Forks

He has two convictions for Gross Sexual Imposition in 2003

GRAND FORKS, ND — The Grand Forks Police department wants to warn the community of a high risk sex offender that moved to town. Juan DeLeon, 30, moved from Valley City to 18 North Washington Street where he is living in the basement apartment. He has two convictions for Gross Sexual Imposition in 2003. Authorities say he engaged in a…

Fargo Fire Department Investigating After Mobile Home Fire

Fire crews said the fire appears to have started near the front door

FARGO, ND — The Fargo Fire Department is investigating the cause of an early morning mobile home fire. Neighbors reported smoke and flames coming from the trailer at 16 West Lynmar Avenue North just before 6 a.m. Fire crews said the fire appears to have started near the front door. No one was hurt. Crews said the mobile home was…

Governors Burgum and Dayton Agree to Meet on F-M Diversion Project

The two governors talked over the phone to quote "to try to find a path forward'' for the $2.2 billion project

  REGIONAL — Governors Doug Burgum and Mark Dayton have agreed to discuss ways to restart the F-M flood diversion project. The two governors talked over the phone to quote “to try to find a path forward” for the $2.2 billion project. The 30-mile channel has been approved by Congress and work had begun but a federal judge from Minnesota…

Moorhead Police Searching for Runaway Teen

Her family asks that if you spot her, contact police

MOORHEAD, Minn. — Police in Moorhead hope you can help them track down a runaway teen. Shelby Penner, 15, left her south Moorhead home during the early morning hours of September 15. There have been sightings of her in the metro with allegations that she may have colored her hair dark brown or black. Her family asks that if you…

Fargo Woman Set to Be Released After 400 Days in Jail

Tricia Taylor serves more than 400 days on a contempt of court charge

FARGO, ND — A Fargo woman is set to be released from Cass County Jail after serving more than 400 days on a contempt of court charge. Thirty-five-year-old Tricia Taylor’s contempt conviction was reversed on appeal to the North Dakota Supreme Court. She was held after she failed to turn over her children to their father, who was granted custody….

High Risk Sex Offender Living in Enderlin

Police say Franklin Crone II is living in Enderlin

ENDERLIN, ND — A high risk sex offender with convictions in Burleigh, Stutsman and McIntosh counties has moved. Authorities say Franklin Crone II is living at 5303 136th Avenue Southeast in Enderlin. Crone was convicted of child abuse and neglect and corruption or solicitation of minors. He will have to register as a sex offender for life. Categories: Crime, News…