BARNESVILLE, Minn. (KVRR/KFGO) – A sergeant with the Moorhead Police Dept. has been named police chief in Barnesville. The Barnesville City Council has approved the hiring of Joel Voxland. Voxland will replace Dean Ernst, who retired after 31 years with the police department. Voxland’s first day on the job in Barnesville will be June 21. Categories: Local News, Minnesota News…
ROTHSAY, Minn. (KVRR) The Minnesota State Patrol closed westbound I-94 for several hours Friday morning after a semi rolled over near Rothsay. Sgt. Jesse Grabow says there were no injuries. Traffic was being detoured at exit 38. The crash is being in investigated. Categories: Local News, Minnesota News Tags: crash, I-94, Rothsay
BLOOMINGTON, Minn. – Some activists and others say a flag flown in support of law enforcement at a suburban Minneapolis city hall was a slap in the face to residents in a year dominated by calls for police reform. The “Thin Blue Line” flag was raised earlier this month at the Bloomington City Hall in recognition of National Police Week….
FARGO (KVRR) – A Chicago area man has been nominated to serve as Fargo’s first Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. The Fargo City Commission will be asked to approve a contract with Dr. Terry Hogan. A statement from the city of Fargo says Hogan has conducted substantial research on issues surrounding diversity, equity and inclusion during the last 18…
FARGO (KVRR/KCND) – The state Board of Higher Education has approved a lease agreement between the North Dakota State College of Science in Wahpeton and the NDSCS Foundation to build a career academy in Fargo. It would be done in collaboration with four local school districts in Cass County. The estimated cost is between $20 million and $30 million. In…
WASHINGTON (KVRR) – Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael Regan will visit North Dakota next week. Sen. Kevin Cramer is hosting the visit. Cramer says Regan will participate in a “listening session” on June 3 in Bismarck. The trip will also include a visit to Mandan. Cramer, who voted in favor of Regan’s confirmation, says it’s an honor to have Regan…
FARGO (KVRR) – Nearby residents may have heard some unusual noises Thursday morning when the Red River Valley SWAT Team and the Fargo Police Department’s Narcotics Unit executed a “high risk search warrant” in a south Fargo neighborhood. The search warrant was used at 1633 33rd Ave. S. Police say the SWAT Team was utilized due to the criminal history…
MINNEAPOLIS – Minnesota Timberwolves owner Glen Taylor is expressing confidence the NBA team will remain in Minnesota under new ownership. One of his investors has sued Taylor in federal court, alleging breach of contract because of the sale. Taylor also owns the WNBA’s Minnesota Lynx. Taylor recently finalized an agreement to sell the basketball clubs to e-commerce mogul Marc Lore…
BISMARCK, N.D. – North Dakota’s Ethics Commission has advanced an exception to its meal rules for public officials. The exception would allow lawmakers, elected officials and other state employees to accept meals of $10 or less from members of the general public without notifying the board. The five-member commission on Wednesday set up a public comment period on the change…
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota housing officials are urging state legislators to proceed carefully in negotiating an end to a moratorium on rental property evictions. While other coronavirus restrictions are being lifted, lawmakers have failed to reach a compromise on ending the eviction moratorium. Because of COVID-19, landlords dealing with loud parties, police calls and threatening behavior haven’t been able…
