Author: Jim Monk

Update: Multiple injuries reported in crash involving semi, SUV south of Felton

FELTON, Minn. (KVRR) – The Minnesota State Patrol is investigating a serious injury crash involving a semi and an SUV. The crash happened Thursday morning on State Highway 9, south of Felton. Sgt. Jesse Grabow says multiple occupants with injuries were transported by air and ground ambulance. The severity of the injuries range from non life-threatening to serious. Grabow says…

Biden, Trump agree to debate on CNN

WASHINGTON (KVRR) – CNN has announced that the network will host an election debate between President Joe Biden and former President Donald  Trump on June 27 in the battleground state of Georgia. The debate will be held in CNN’s studios in Atlanta. The network says to ensure both candidates maximize the time allotted, no audience will be present. Moderators for…

Building, security improvements planned at Grace Lutheran School

FARGO (KVRR) – A multi-phase improvement project kicks off next month at Fargo’s Grace Lutheran School. The $2.7 million investment includes building and security upgrades, a state-of-the-art geothermal heating and cooling system, classroom updates and space to accommodate growth. Since 2018, enrollment at Grace Lutheran has grown 50%. The school is operated by six area churches. It’s been open since…

Burgum in New York courtroom with Trump as trial continues

NEW YORK (KVRR) — North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum was among an entourage that accompanied former president Donald Trump to court as Trump’s trial resumed Tuesday in New York. “The governor is attending today as an observer in support of the former president,” according to Burgum spokesman Mike Nowatzki. Trump was also joined by Florida Reps. Byron Donalds and Cory…

Automatic expungement of Minnesota adult-use cannabis records complete

Minnesota State CapitolST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR) – The Minnesota Department of Public Safety says criminal history records that qualify for automatic expungement under the Adult-Use Cannabis Act have been sealed nearly three months ahead of schedule. The Bureau of Criminal Apprehension has expunged 57,780 records. The Minnesota Judicial Branch determined that 213 records should not be expunged. “We are pleased…

West Fargo bird rescue indefinitely closed after discovery of deadly disease

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – A West Fargo-based bird rescue is closed indefinitely following the discovery of a highly contagious and potentially deadly parrot disease. In a social media post, the Center for Avian Adoption, Rescue and Education says Avian Circovirus Disease was discovered in a male parrot that was brought to the shelter in December. The disease was confirmed…

Alexandria police chief condemns racist comments on department’s Facebook page

Alexandria Police Chief Scott KentALEXANDRIA, Minn. (KVRR-KFGO) – The police chief in Alexandria is criticizing members of his community after his department asked for help identifying a bank robber. The robbery was caught on the bank’s security cameras, and the Alexandria Police Department posted photos of the robber to it’s Facebook page, asking for the public’s help identifying the man….

Union, Case reach contract agreement, averting strike at Fargo manufacturing plant

FARGO (KVRR-KFGO) – There will not be a strike by union workers at the Case New Holland plant in Fargo. The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers Local 2525 has ratified a new contract with the company. The contract was ratified Saturday morning. The previous six-year contract expired on April 28, but the union and company agreed to extend…

Two-year project will slow I-94 traffic between Alexandria and Osakis

ALEXANDRIA, Minn. (KVRR) – Beginning today, travelers on Interstate 94 between Alexandria and Osakis will encounter reduced speeds and one-lane traffic in each direction while crews begin work on concrete resurfacing and bridge replacements. The Minnesota Department of Transportation says the project will take two years to complete. It’s located just west of the Highway 29 interchange near Alexandria to…