Author: Jim Monk

Drowning Sign
Local News, North Dakota News

Drowning victim’s body recovered from North Dakota lake

Jim Monk,

DEVILS LAKE, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) – A man’s body has been recovered from Lake Irvine near Devils Lake. Ramsey County Sheriff Steve Nelson says the man broke through the ice last night. Deputies were looking for the man when they discovered his body and snowmobile in the water of the lake, north of Churchs Ferry. Nelson considers the death an accidental…
Coronavirus, North Dakota News

Burgum will wait to get coronavirus vaccine

Jim Monk,

BISMARCK, N.D. – North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum says he will wait his turn in line to get a coronavirus vaccination. The 64-year-old Republican governor told a Fargo-area chamber of commerce panel on a videoconference that he will be “way down the line” when it comes to his eligibility. North Dakota’s initial doses of the vaccine began arriving on Monday….
Local News, Minnesota News

Myon Burrell freed after 18 years in prison

Jim Monk,

(courtesy, KMSP)MINNEAPOLIS – A man who was sentenced to life behind bars as a teenager has been released from a Minnesota prison. Myon Burrell’s release came hours after a pardons board commuted his sentence in a high-profile murder case. Burrell took his first steps as a free man to the sound of ringing bells and cheers from supporters. His conviction…
Coronavirus, Local News, Minnesota News

Legal fund started for Minnesota businesses who plan to defy Walz’s COVID-19 restrictions

Jim Monk,

ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR) – Minnesota business owners who plan to open this week in defiance of Gov. Tim Walz’s coronavirus-related restrictions have started a GoFundMe account to cover legal fees. The group named ReOpen Minnesota hopes to raise $100,000. On its Facebook page, ReOpen Minnesota called for “a complete revocation of Gov. Walz’s emergency powers.” The group’s statement says…

Robert Scheiring
Crime, Local News, North Dakota News

Judge denies early release for Fargo man imprisoned for child pornography

Jim Monk,

Robert ScheiringFARGO (KVRR) – A federal judge has turned down a Fargo man’s request to be released from prison because of COVID-19 concerns. Fifty-four-year-old Robert Scheiring was sentenced to 14 years in federal prison after he pleaded guilty to possessing and distributing child pornography. Scheiring claims he’s at high risk for exposure to the virus because of his age and…

Enbridge Pipeline
Local News, Minnesota News

Workers arrive in northern Minnesota to build pipeline

Jim Monk,

PALISADE, Minn. – More than 4,000 workers are expected in northern Minnesota over the next couple weeks to build the Line 3 oil pipeline replacement. Opponents of the pipeline have escalated their attempts to block construction, while local law enforcement is focused on keeping the peace. Construction has ramped up quickly on Line 3 since Enbridge Energy received its final…
Local News, Minnesota News

Minnesota could free man serving life in child’s 2002 death

Jim Monk,

Myon BurrellMINNEAPOLIS – Minnesota’s pardon board will consider freeing a man who was imprisoned for life as a teenager in the 2002 death of a girl who was hit by a stray bullet while doing homework at her dining room table. Earlier this year, The Associated Press and American Public Media uncovered new evidence in the police investigation. Those findings…

Covid 19

North Dakota reports 13 more coronavirus deaths

Jim Monk,

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) – The North Dakota Department of Health on Tuesday reported 13 additional deaths from COVID-19. There are currently 3,230 active cases in the state, a decrease of 362 since Monday.  277 people are hospitalized. Cass County reported the largest number of new cases with 80. BY THE NUMBERS  3,675 – Total Tests from Yesterday* 1,237,350 – Total tests…
Local News, North Dakota News

85-year-old woman pleads not guilty in pedestrian death

BERTHA HARPER'S TRIAL IS SCHEDULED TO BEGIN IN MARCH
Jim Monk,

BISMARCK, N.D. – An 85-year-old Bismarck woman accused of driving away from a June collision in which a pedestrian died has pleaded not guilty. Bertha Harper is charged with negligent homicide and failure to report the incident that authorities say led to the death of 33-year-old Amber Rebel. Police say video from a nearby business showed Harper’s vehicle leaving the…

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