Jackknifed semi. (Minnesota State Patrol)FERGUS FALLS, Minn. (KVRR-KFGO) – The Minnesota State Patrol responded to several jackknifed semis on Interstate-94 Wednesday morning. Sgt. Jesse Grabow says troopers were dealing with jackknifed semis between Moorhead and Fergus Falls at mileposts 18, 44, 49 and 57, along with other crashes. “There’s spots out here where I am right now where it’s like…
FARGO-MOORHEAD (KVRR-KFGO) – It has been a difficult travel day with snow, blowing snow and poor visibility. The North Dakota Department of Transportation and Highway Patrol issued no travel advisories for the southeastern corner of the state with vehicles off the roads and jackknifed semis. In west-central Minnesota, State Patrol Sergeant Jesse Grabow reported several vehicles off the highways, especially…
North Dakota U.S. Attorney Nick ChaseFARGO (KVRR) – Federal prosecutors in North Dakota expect to file more immigration and border-related cases next year. U.S. Attorney Nick Chase says because more federal resources are being dedicated to border-related issues, law enforcement operations are being stepped up. Chase says smugglers and traffickers who believe it’s too risky to operate along the southern…
Buffalo River State Park swimming area.GLYNDON, Minn. (KVRR-KFGO) – A 20-year strategic plan for Buffalo River State Park in Clay County is revealing what the future could hold for park visitors. The Buffalo River State Park Management Plan is used to guide the management of park resources and development of facilities and programs for public use. A draft plan released…
Federal Courthouse, St. Paul, Minn.ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR) – A Dilworth man has been found guilty by a federal jury in a case of “stolen valor” that involved the theft of $140,000 in veteran benefits. Mikhail Robin Wicker, also known as Michael Robin Wicker, 39, of Dilworth was convicted of wire fraud, mail fraud, using a false military discharge certificate,…
“Pumba.” Submitted photo.COMSTOCK, Minn. (KVRR) – The Clay County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating the driver of a vehicle that struck and killed a dog in Comstock Friday morning. The owners of “Pumba” witnessed the incident and say their dog was intentionally run over at a high rate of speed. “If you live along County…
FARGO (KVRR) – North Dakota’s new chief federal prosecutor says he’s skeptical of a program in Fargo that distributes needles and glass pipes to drug addicts. U.S. Attorney Nick Chase made the remarks during an interview with KVRR Local News. It was his first interview since being nominated to the post by President Trump. Chase says even though there are questions…
DETROIT LAKES, Minn. (KVRR) — An investigation is underway after the home of activist Winona LaDuke had several shots fired at it. The Becker County Sheriff’s Office responded to the drive-by shooting shortly after 6 last night. LaDuke says two teen grandsons and a nephew were home but no one was hurt. The incident happened near the intersection of State…
ELIZABETH, Minn. (KVRR-KFGO) – Officials in Otter Tail County are investigating the death of a man. The sheriff’s office, Elizabeth Fire Department and Ringdahl Ambulance responded to a report of a man found dead in a field northeast of Elizabeth just before 10 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 18. An 84-year-old man had been burning off a farm field and was…
FARGO (KVRR) – An online survey sponsored by the city of Fargo asks residents how they feel about extending a special 20-year-long infrastructure sales tax that’s set to expire in 2028. The survey, which appears on social media, says “Since 2009, the city of Fargo has had a 1% sales tax dedicated to infrastructure projects such as streets, bridges, water…
