Author: Jim Monk

Feds to announce new initiative to confront violent crime in Fargo

U.S. Attorney Mac Schneider(FARGO) – Federal prosecutors will hold a news conference next week to announce a new federal program “to confront violent crime in Fargo.” U.S. Attorney Mac Schneider says the Strategic Assistance for Fargo through Federal Enforcement and Resources (S.A.F.F.E.R.) initiative “is aimed at assisting local law enforcement in confronting violent crime in the Fargo area by using…

Loaf N’ Jug stores acquired by Texas company

FARGO (KVRR-KFGO) – Houston-based BreakTime Corner Market, known as BTCM, has purchased 23 Loaf N’ Jug stores in North Dakota and Montana from EG America. 14 of those are in North Dakota.  Four stores are located in Fargo. Bret Sullivan, regional operations director for BTCM, has been in Fargo this week as crews briefly closed the stores while new equipment…

Cramer: Trump convicted by ‘kangaroo court’

A kangaroo court in a third world city has ensured Donald Trump’s place in history as the 1st convicted president to win re-election. No crime + no evidence + discredited witnesses = an obviously successful appeal.#StandwithTrump #NYBananaRepublic.https://t.co/R5hBfrDjUj — Kevin Cramer (@kevincramer) May 30, 2024 WASHINGTON (KVRR) – Minutes after a New York jury found former President Donald Trump guilty of…

Runnings announces deal to purchase Home of Economy

FARGO (KVRR-KFGO) – Runnings, a retailer based in Marshall, Minnesota, has announced an agreement to purchase Grand Forks-based Home of Economy, a company with eight stores in North Dakota. The acquisition will expand Runnings to 90 locations, serving customers in 12 states from New York to Montana. The deal between Runnings and Home of Economy is scheduled to close in…

Fire destroys abandoned home near Hawley

HAWLEY, Minn. (KVRR) – Investigators will try to determine the cause of a fire at an abandoned house in rural Hawley. Clay County Sheriff Mark Empting says crews from several departments responded to the blaze early Thursday at 231 270th Street North. Empting says the house was engulfed in flames and the roof of the garage collapsed before firefighters arrived….

DFL calls for State Senator Nicole Mitchell to resign following arrest in Detroit Lakes

State Sen. Nicole Mitchell (D) Woodbury, Minn.ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR) – The Minnesota DFL is calling for the resignation of DFL State Sen. Nicole Mitchell of Woodbury, who is facing charges in connection with a residential burglary in Detroit Lakes. “The Minnesota DFL believes that all elected officials should be held accountable, including members of our own party. While Sen….

Surveillance cameras to be upgraded at Hjemkomst Center as vandalism, thefts rise

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR-KFGO) – Moorhead’s Heritage Hjemkomst Center is looking at ways to protect the site as there are growing security problems inside and outside the center. The Moorhead City Council unanimously approved a grant request for security cameras and software on Tuesday night. Moorhead Parks and Recreation Director Holly Heitkamp says in the last year, there’s been a growing…

Fire causes significant damage to downtown Fargo apartment building

FARGO (KVRR) – A downtown Fargo apartment building was evacuated Wednesday morning as a fire caused significant damage to the structure. The fire at 355 4th Ave. North was reported shortly before 7:00 a.m. Fargo police officers were helping residents escape when fire crews arrived. Battalion Chief Brad Bessette says crews found a fire involving the exterior of the northeast…

Armstrong leads governor’s race by wide margin, U.S. House race is much closer

FARGO (KVRR) – A poll by the North Dakota News Cooperative shows that Rep. Kelly Armstrong has overwhelming support in his bid for North Dakota governor in the June 11 primary. Armstrong leads Lt. Gov. Tammy Miller, with 57% of the 500 people polled. Miller had the support of 19%, while 24% say they are still undecided. However, even if…

Fargo man arrested after high-speed chase in Clay County

The vehicle reached speeds of 120 mph

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – A Fargo man is in the Clay County Jail for Felony Fleeing, Felony Possession of Stolen Vehicle, and outstanding warrants in North Dakota. Clay County Sheriff Mark Empting says on Friday, a Glyndon Police Officer attempted to conduct a traffic stop for reckless driving.  The driver fled eastbound on Highway 10 from Glyndon. A deputy located…