Author: Jim Monk

Daycare worker charged with producing child porn with photos of children in his care

MINNEAPOLIS (KVRR) – Federal prosecutors say a Minneapolis man has been charged with producing child pornography after taking photos of children in his care. U.S. Attorney Andrew Luger says according to court documents, between June 17, 2024, and June 18, 2024, Eric Phillip Allen used a minor to produce sexually explicit images. Allen also faces charges in Hennepin County related…

Wrigley: Others who may have known of Holmberg’s conduct under investigation

Attorney General Drew WrigleyFARGO (KVRR-KFGO) – Attorney General Drew Wrigley has revealed that other people who may have known about the conduct of former state lawmaker Ray Holmberg remain under investigation. Holmberg, a Grand Forks Republican, has pleaded guilty to federal charges of traveling to Europe more than a dozen times over 10 years to have sex with teenage boys….

Robotic mower stolen from Fargo school recovered, tracked with GPS

FARGO (KVRR-KFGO) – The Fargo School District has one of its robotic lawnmowers back after it was stolen from outside Jefferson Elementary School late Monday night. The district says staff received an alert that the mower had been removed from school property. With GPS tracking, employees were able to monitor its location. Police were notified and the machine was tracked…

West Fargo Eats to host pop-up food pantry

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – West Fargo Eats is hosting a walk up/mobile food pantry on Thursday, August 15th. Organizers say fruits, vegetables, meats, groceries and diapers will be available for anyone who needs assistance. Items will be handed out on a first come-first serve basis. The mobile pantry opens at 4:00 p.m. Thursday and will be located at 1402…

Polling Locations Report Light Turnout For Minnesota Primary Election

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) —  It’s primary election day across Minnesota and turnout in Moorhead is dismal. Just under five percent of registered voters had cast ballots in Moorhead and Dilworth as of 4:30 this afternoon according to Clay County Auditor Lori Johnson. Democrats and Republicans are going to the polls to decide who gets to advance to the general election…

Employees take gun away during robbery in Grand Forks

Ian KramchuckGRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) – An armed robber was arrested early Monday, thanks to employees at a Grand Forks convenience store. Police were called to Valley Dairy at 1220 University Avenue at 3:31 a.m. on a report of a robbery in progress. The suspect, later identified as 20-year-old Ian Kramchuck, entered the store armed with a .40 caliber Smith…

Update: One suspect arrested after property dispute leads to gunfire in Moorhead

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Moorhead police are investigating an incident involving gunshots Wednesday evening. Tamorris Dempsey, 45, was arrested on three counts of 2nd degree assault, three counts of drive-by shooting, and three counts of discharge of a firearm. Police say at approximately 7:10 p.m., officers responded to multiple reports of gunshots. Two parties exchanged gunfire. It is believed that…

Dave’s Hot Chicken set for Friday opening in Fargo

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – A fast-food chicken restaurant with roots in California will open its 215th location on Friday in Fargo. Dave’s Hot Chicken was started seven years ago by four friends who scraped together $900 to buy a small pop-up and a fryer. Dusty Jensen, owner of the Fargo location, says Dave’s Hot Chicken quickly became one of the…

Moorhead police respond to shots fired call

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Police in Moorhead responded to a “shots fired” call early Friday. Police found four 9mm casings, but no suspects, victims or damage were located. The call came in around 4:00 a.m. in the 1500-block of Belsly Boulevard. An officer in the area also heard the shots. Anyone with information about the incident can contact Red River…