Author: Jim Monk

Owner of closed photography service apologizes for ‘upheaval and damage’

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) – The owner of a Bismarck photography service that abruptly closed in October, leaving customers with no way to get a refund, says his actions were not malicious. Jack Glasser issued a statement on social media Friday that says his actions were “the result of underestimating just how difficult a situation I put myself in over the…

Child hit by vehicle in West Fargo

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – West Fargo police say a child was taken to the hospital with minor injuries Friday morning after being struck by a vehicle. The collision happened at around 6:35 a.m. when the child was crossing the street near Veterans Blvd. and 26th Ave. Police say the driver was not cited.  The investigation remains open. Categories: Local…

Midwest economy index falls, but confidence rises

OMAHA, Neb. – A new monthly survey of business leaders in nine Midwest and Plains states shows the region’s economy remains healthy, and overall confidence in the economy over the next six months has improved. But about half of supply managers surveyed expect supply chain disruptions to get worse for the first six months of 2022. Firms reported that transportation…

Woman crossing road to help motorist is struck, killed

KILLDEER, N.D. – The North Dakota Highway Patrol says a woman crossing a road to help a motorist whose vehicle was disabled was struck and killed near Killdeer. The patrol says the 73-year-old Killdeer woman had pulled over on the shoulder of the highway and was walking across the road to assist a driver who had a flat tire. Authorities…

Detroit Lakes woman arrested during burglary near Mapleton

Tina RetzMAPLETON, N.D. (KVRR) – A Detroit Lakes, Minnesota woman is jailed in Fargo in connection with a burglary at a rural building near Mapleton. The Cass County Sheriff’s Office says shortly before 5 p.m. Wednesday, a deputy was patrolling west of Mapleton and observed suspicious activity on a property just off of County Road 10. Investigators say 34-year-old Tina…

Minnesota won’t approve anxiety as condition for medical marijuana

ST. PAUL, Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Health says it would not add anxiety disorders as a qualifying condition for medical marijuana, unlike North Dakota and three other states. State Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm says there’s not enough scientific evidence of benefits of medical cannabis use when compared to the possibility of “unintended consequences.” No new conditions were added…

Gunshots reported in Moorhead

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Moorhead police are investigating gunshots fired Wednesday night in the 1200 block of 27th Ave. S. Officers located evidence, which confirmed that gunshots had been fired.  There were no injuries. No arrest has been made and the incident remains under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Moorhead Police Department on-duty supervisor at 701-451-7660…

Fire damages Larimore potato warehouse

LARIMORE, N.D. (KVRR/KNOX) – Damages from a fire at a seed potato warehouse in Larimore Tuesday night are estimated at $2 million. The Grand Forks County Sheriff’s Department and Larimore fire teams responded to the blaze at Hoverson Farms around 10:40 p.m. Crews spotted black smoke and flames coming from the garage door on the south side of the building….