Author: Jim Monk

Shifting ground, structural issues force Fargo to close fire station until next year

FARGO (KVRR) – Structural issues have forced the city of Fargo to close one of its seven fire stations until August, 2025. City officials say Fire Station 5, known as the West Acres Fire Station, needs significant reconstruction and renovation work due to shifting ground beneath the building. The closure is effective immediately. “After a detailed evaluation with engineering experts,…

RedHawks’ Jack Michaels named American Association Broadcaster of the Year

Jack MichaelsFARGO (KVRR) – FM RedHawks announcer Jack Michaels has been named the 2024 American Association Professional Baseball Broadcaster of the Year. The veteran broadcaster, who completed his 19th full-time season as the Voice of the RedHawks this summer, has been a mainstay at Newman Outdoor Field, since calling the team’s first games in 1996. Michaels’ signature home run call…

Concordia College sees 28% increase in new students

2024 Beanie Toss At Concordia College MoorheadMOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Concordia College in Moorhead says the number of incoming students rose 28% compared to fall of 2023. With nearly 560 first-year and 40 transfer students, this is the largest number of incoming students since 2018. Concordia officials say two main factors led to the enrollment boost: the Concordia Promise, which…

One person injured in crash with semi near Fergus Falls

FERGUS FALLS, Minn. (KVRR-KFGO) – One person was injured in the crash of a car and semi near Fergus Falls Sunday shortly after 7 a.m. The Minnesota State Patrol says an International semi pulling a flatbed trailer and an Acura sedan were both traveling eastbound on I-94 at Highway 59 when they collided. The driver of the car, 18-year-old Eben…

Former sheriff’s deputy pleads guilty to misapplication of money

DEVILS LAKE, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) – A former Ramsey County, North Dakota sheriff’s deputy who resigned from the department in March and later faced criminal charges after an investigation into money missing from a program administered by the department, pled guilty to a single misdemeanor charge. Benjamin Myrum of Devils Lake pleaded guilty to misapplication of less $500 of entrusted property….

New advancements being used to re-examine 2014 death of Tom Bearson

A designated phone line and email address have been set up to share information about the case

Tom BearsonMOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Investigators looking for clues in the unsolved murder of a North Dakota State University student in Moorhead are using new technology to re-examine the case. Eighteen-year-old Tom Bearson was last seen with friends in the early morning hours of Sept. 20, 2014. Later that day, law enforcement was contacted after Bearson didn’t show up for a…

Tati’s Mediterranean Saveur at The Lights in West Fargo is Closing

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The metro is losing another restaurant. Tati’s Mediterranean Saveur at The Lights in West Fargo is closing at the end of the month. Tati’s owners say the decision was not made lightly, but the eatery wasn’t able to attract enough customers. They say everyone’s encouragement has “meant the world” to them and they will carry…