Author: Jim Monk

Ulen-Hitterdal superintendent charged with trespassing at school in Karlstad

Ryan BaronKARLSTAD, Minn. (KVRR) – The Superintendent of Ulen-Hitterdal Public Schools has been charged with trespassing on school property in Karlstad, Minn. Court documents say 39-year-old Ryan Baron illegally entered Tri County School in Karlstad on Oct. 21. According to the citation, Baron was inside the school at approximately 1:00 a.m. The citation says Baron admitted he was inside the…

Police ask for help in identifying Moorhead KFC burglar

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Police have released surveillance photos of a recent burglary at the KFC at 719 Main Ave. in Moorhead. On December 8, someone broke into the restaurant at approximately 5:30 am. Entry was gained by opening a window.  Capt. Deric Swenson says the burglar was able to access the till and remove an undisclosed amount of cash. The…

Police searching for high-risk sex offender

Christopher Paul James MorrisonFARGO (KVRR) – Police are searching for a high-risk sex offender who walked away from a Fargo halfway house. Twenty-one-year-old Christopher Paul James Morrison left Centre, Inc. at approximately 9:00 p.m. Monday. Morrison is on federal probation, but he is not an inmate and the incident is not considered an escape from custody.  Morrison has active arrest warrants…

Live coverage: Day 5 of Kim Potter trial

The former police officer is charged in connection with the death of Daunte Wright

MINNEAPOLIS (KVRR) – Live coverage continues in day 5 of testimony in the Kim Potter trial.   Categories: Minnesota News Tags: daunte wright, Kim Potter, manslaughter, trial

Women surprise Detroit Lakes Holiday Inn server with $1,580 tip

courtesy KDLM/Beth PriddayDETROIT LAKES (KVRR/KDLM) – A group of Lakes Area women surprised a Detroit Lakes server with a generous tip Monday. Eighteen women pitched in to surprise Darla Walker, a server at the Holiday Inn in Detroit Lakes. Beth Pridday, who gathered the group said the women each pitched in around $100 and after breakfast they were able to…

Crash involving Mapleton fire chief seriously injured other driver

Kayla Cross has been placed on leave in Moorhead where she is also a battalion fire chief

Kayla CrossWEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – A West Fargo police report says a crash last month that led to a drunken driving-related charge against Mapleton Fire Chief Kayla Cross seriously injured a West Fargo woman. Cross was charged with misdemeanor DUI refusal after the Nov. 13 crash.  Cross is also a battalion fire chief in Moorhead, Minnesota. According to the…

Man convicted in love triangle death to be sentenced Jan. 21

Earl Howard & Nikkisue Entzel.BISMARCK, N.D. – A man who pleaded guilty to murder conspiracy and three other felonies in the death of a Bismarck man two years ago will be sentenced next month. Forty-three-year-old Earl Howard, of Ontario, Canada earlier pleaded guilty to murder conspiracy and three other charges in an agreement with prosecutors.  His sentencing has been scheduled for…

South Dakota senator names lawmakers who called special session

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – A South Dakota state senator has defied the wishes of his counterpart in the House and released the names of House lawmakers who had earlier called for a special legislative session to consider impeaching Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg. Republican Sen. Lee Schoenbeck presides over the Senate as its pro tempore. He received the names of the…