Author: Alison Voorhees

Sen. John Hoeven Doesn’t Believe Kavanaugh FBI Investigation Will Bring New Information

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Supreme Court begins a new term Monday with eight justices instead of nine. The fate of nominee Judge Brett Kavanaugh is still up in the air as the FBI is now investigating assault allegations against him. North Dakota Sen. John Hoeven still sides with the longtime judge. “We’ll have to go through this additional background check,…

Fatal Motorcycle Crash Near Hazelton

One man from Bismarck is dead after head-on crash

EMMONS COUNTY, N.D. — A motorcyclist is dead after a crash with a semi north of Hazelton, North Dakota. The North Dakota Highway Patrol says the semi was traveling on Highway 83 shortly before 3:00 this afternoon when the motorcycle veered into its lane and was struck head-on. The driver of the motorcycle was a 61-year-old man from Bismarck. The…

One Man is Dead After Rollover in Becker County

58-year-old Lester Ashton of Waubun, Minnesota was killed in crash

BECKER COUNTY, Minn. — One man is dead after rolling his vehicle in Becker County over the weekend. It happened shortly after 8 a.m. Saturday. The Becker County Sheriff’s Office says 58-year-old Lester Ashton of Waubun, Minnesota was driving on County Road 158 near a public access road when he rolled his vehicle. He was ejected and pronounced dead at…

Back to School with KVRR News Team

Some of the KVRR crew share their back to school pictures

FARGO, N.D. — It’s back to school and that means picture time. Whether it’s in front of your house, loading the bus or the standard school pictures, we’ve all got them so we thought we’d share a few of ours. Let’s start off with KVRR reporter Danielle Church. She’s ready to take her Barbie backpack to start her Kindergarten year….

Democrat Keith Ellison Wins Attorney General Race

Despite allegations of domestic abuse just days prior to the Minnesota election

ST. PAUL, Minn. — According to the Associated Press, Congressman Keith Ellison wins in the Minnesota primary race for attorney general despite facing domestic violence accusations, which he has denied. He went up against Northfield Attorney Matt Pelikan, State Representative Debra Hilstrom of Brooklyn Park, former Ramsey and Washington County Attorney Tom Foley and former Commerce Commissioner Mike Rothman. Congressman…

AMBER Alert For Girl Missing in Grand Forks is Canceled

Search for 18-month-old Jaylee Azure

UPDATE: The Grand Forks County Sheriff’s Office says the AMBER Alert for 19-month-old Jaylee Azure has been canceled. She has been found safe.   GRAND FORKS, N.D. — The Grand Forks County Sheriff’s Department has issued an AMBER Alert. Shortly after 2:00, 18-month-old Jaylee Azure is believed to have been abducted from a social service office in Grand Forks. Authorities…

Paralyzed Hockey Player Says He Can Move His Toes

Jack Jablonski posted video to Twitter and wrote, "Moving my toes on my own on my command"

The former Minnesota high school hockey player who was left paralyzed after a game injury is continuing to make progress. Jack Jablonski can move his toes. The now 22-year-old posted a video to Twitter with the caption, “Moving my toes on my own on my command.” The accident that injured his spinal cord happened at a game in St. Louis…

New Best Buy Set to Open on Friday

Ribbon cutting and grand opening scheduled for Best Buy at West Acres

FARGO, N.D. — Out with the old and in with the new. The new Best Buy at West Acres will open its doors on Friday. A ribbon cutting is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. followed by the store’s grand opening at 9:00. The electronics store is now attached to the mall where the previous one was located across from the parking…

Driver Faces Charges After Crashing Into Embankment

Crash Happened Just South of Devils Lake On Saturday

RAMSEY COUNTY, N.D. — A Devils Lake man is facing charges after a crash just south of Devils Lake. The North Dakota Highway Patrol says a car was traveling north on Highway 20 when it went into the ditch and hit an embankment. It happened around 2:15 Saturday morning. 33-year-old Donray Guy had minor injuries. Guy was arrested for DUI…

Two People Killed in Fiery Crash in Coon Rapids

Authorities say the vehicle struck a concrete power pole and caught fire

COON RAPIDS, Minn. — Two people are killed after a vehicle goes up in flames in Coon Rapids. The Anoka County sheriff’s office says the crash was reported just after 9 p.m. Saturday. When officers arrived on scene, they found a vehicle had struck a concrete power pole and caught fire. The bodies of two adults were found in the…