Author: Aaron Walling

New security measures being implemented at ValleyCon

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – While some of these implementations have been there for a while, it’s a good reminder of security and safety at events. ValleyCon announced on Facebook that there will be measures in place to ensure everyone’s safety. “You don’t want anybody to get hurt by anything at an event. It’s for everyone’s safety.” said Tony Tilton, the…

Prosecutor opens trial for FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried saying he stole at least $10 billion

(AP Photo/Marry Altaffer)NEW YORK, N.Y. (AP) – A prosecutor opened a fraud trial Wednesday by telling jurors that FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried was on top of the world a year ago, hobnobbing with celebrities, before his historic fraud was exposed, leaving customers and investors without at least $10 billion they thought was secure. A defense lawyer insisted his client didn’t steal from…

Wyndmere teacher surprised with $50,000

Desi Severance was given an award by Harbor Freight. WYNDMERE, N.D. (KVRR) – An ag teacher in Wyndmere, N.D., has been awarded on the national level and was given $50,000. Desi Severance was surprised at the school with the check from Harbor Freight through their ‘Tools for Schools’. Severance thought it was going to be a normal school assembly, but…

30th Anniversary of the disappearance of Kevin Mahoney

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Thirty years ago, Kevin Mahoney was last seen in the 1000 Block of 11th Street North in Fargo. Three decades later the family hasn’t given up as they continue their efforts to find Kevin.  “It’s very important to the family to find closure and find Kevin,” said Michele Elsenpeter, Kevin’s younger sister. “Some answers. Just won’t…

Association shows off housing in downtown Fargo

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The Downtown Fargo Neighborhood Association is reminding people there’s more to the area than just great food, busy bars and scenery. They held open houses on Sunday to showcase that. “It’s really a neighborhood,” said Austin Foss of the Downtown Fargo Neighborhood Association. “There’s 4,000 of us that live down here and this is showcasing the…

‘All of this is preventable’: A domestic violence memorial in Detroit Lakes

DETROIT LAKES, Minn. (KVRR) – Within the city park of Detroit Lakes sits a display of a sobering aspect. There are 31 silhouettes representing a homicide that happened during a domestic violence situation in Minnesota between August of 2022 and 2023. The display has been set up by the Lakes Crisis & Resource Center. “All of this is preventable,” said…