Author: Jim Monk

‘Without a doubt’ dead suspect killed missing Minot girl in 2006

BISMARCK, N.D. – Fifteen years after 3-year-old Reachelle Smith disappeared, Minot’s police chief says the case on the girl known as “Peanut” is closed and the only suspect in her disappearance killed her. Chief John Klug said at a news conference Tuesday that police believe “without a doubt” that Leigh Cowen killed Reachelle. Cowen killed himself a week after she…

Ex-Salvation Army leader pleads not guilty to child porn

RAPID CITY, S.D. – A former leader of the Salvation Army in South Dakota has pleaded not guilty to federal charges of receiving and possessing child pornography. Investigators say they seized 46 electronic items during a search this month at the Salvation Army’s Black Hills Camp. The Salvation Army says it has fired Moreno and is cooperating with the investigation….

North Dakota’s economic outlook improves as COVID-19 wanes

BISMARCK, N.D. – A new quarterly report shows North Dakota’s economic outlook is improving as the coronavirus pandemic begins to wane. The second-quarter outlook from North Dakota State University shows a growing labor force, an increase in gross state product and steady total tax collections. The report found some difficulties in the labor market, where wages and salaries are projected…

Video: Gunshots heard near George Floyd square

Here’s the moment shots were fired near George Floyd Square earlier this morning. pic.twitter.com/NIWRBr6b9Y — Philip Crowther (@PhilipinDC) May 25, 2021 MINNEAPOLIS – The Minneapolis intersection where George Floyd died was disrupted by gunfire Tuesday, just hours before it was to be the site of a family-friendly street festival marking the anniversary of his death at the hands of police….

Moorhead denies 24-hour schedule request to complete underpass

MOORHEAD. Minn. (KVRR/KFGO) – Additional cost and noise are reasons the Moorhead City Council turned down a contractor’s request to be allowed to work extra hours to wrap up the Main Avenue/20th Street South underpass yet this year. Ames Construction Company wanted to work a 24-hour, six-day-a-week schedule to complete the project that includes three railroad bridges. Two of the…

Flags to fly at half-staff for Gustafson

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) – Gov. Doug Burgum has directed all government agencies to fly the U.S. and North Dakota flags at half-staff on Wednesday, May 26 for West Fargo Police Lt. Adam Gustafson. “Lt. Adam Gustafson served the citizens of West Fargo for more than a decade and served his country in the Army National Guard for seven years, dedicating…

Festival to remember George Floyd

George Floyd memorial MINNEAPOLIS – The intersection where George Floyd took his final breaths was to be transformed Tuesday into an outdoor festival on the one-year anniversary of his death, with food, children’s activities and a long list of musical performers. Rapper Nur-D, one of the performers, tweeted that the event would be about “turning mourning into dancing.”  The site of…

Details set for Gustafson funeral Wednesday

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Northview Church in south Fargo will open its doors at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday for the funeral for West Fargo Police Officer Adam Gustafson.  The service is scheduled to begin at 1:00 p.m. at the church, located at 3401 25th St. S. Masks are optional. Public parking, including handicap accessibility will be available in the parking lot. …

COVID-19 vaccination rates plateau in North Dakota

BISMARCK, N.D. – The month of May continues to be a slow one for increasing the rate of COVID-19 vaccinations. The North Dakota Department of Health update released over the weekend shows that 48.5% of residents have received at least their first dose of vaccine, which is roughly the same percentage from a week ago. It has increased by fewer…

Minnesota DNR conservation officer dies in 2-vehicle crash

GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources says one of its conservation officers died in a two-vehicle crash. The crash happened Monday morning near Grand Rapids while the conservation officer was on duty. The officer’s name is being withheld until the family is notified.  The Minnesota State Patrol is investigating the crash. Categories: Local News, Minnesota News…