FARGO, N.D. (KVRR-UPDATE 1:32PM 3/19/24) — A statement from Chuck E. Cheese: “Thank you for your interest in our Fargo location. We are always evaluating our real estate and development strategies to ensure these align with our strategic goals. We made the difficult decision to close effective March 17, 2024. We will continue to seek new opportunities for families to…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Police are investigating what’s being called the “suspicious death” of a child in Moorhead. Officers were called Monday to an apartment in the 1500-block of Belsly Boulevard for a medical assist. The boy was transported by Sanford Ambulance to Sanford Hospital where he later died. The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is assisting Moorhead Police. The…
Jessica Dishong (left) and MacGregr Obregon. (Stutsman County Jail)COOPERSTOWN, N.D. (KVRR-KFGO) – A Stutsman County State’s Attorney’s Office employee is facing a felony charge in Griggs county for revealing confidential information to a defendant. Jessica Dishong, 32, worked at the Stutsman County State’s Attorney’s Office. Investigators say that Dishong accessed sealed documents, and then shared the information to a suspect….
FARGO (KVRR) – Two local animal shelters were involved in the rescue of 17 dogs from a “dilapidated farmhouse” in Wilkin County. Homeward Animal Shelter and 4 Luv of Dog Rescue accepted the dogs after they were seized on January 17. Homeward took in 10 of the dogs, the other 7 went to 4 Luv of Dog. One of the…
David GeorgeFARGO (KVRR) – Federal prosecutors have filed new charges against a former West Fargo school principal who had been facing child pornography-related charges in state court. In a newly-unsealed indictment, David George is charged with transportation of a minor, receipt of images depicting the sexual exploitation of children, distribution of images depicting the sexual exploitation of children and possession…
WATERTOWN, S.D (KVRR-KWAT) – Sanford Health recently completed a land acquisition in eastern South Dakota. Sanford purchased just under 10 acres of land in Watertown for approximately $3.5 million. The land was purchased in early January by a limited liability company, which transferred it to Sanford. Sanford currently operates a clinic in Watertown, but does not operate a local hospital….
Ray HolmbergFARGO (KVRR) – A federal judge has granted a defense request to delay the trial of former state Sen. Ray Holmberg on sex trafficking charges. Attorney Mark Friese requested the delay because of new computer evidence that needs to be reviewed. Earlier this week, the North Dakota Bureau of Criminal Investigation said it was able to recover some of…
A helicopter carries a bucket as it flies over homes burned by the Smokehouse Creek Fire, Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024, in Canadian, Texas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)CANADIAN, Texas (AP) — Minneapolis-based Xcel Energy says its facilities appeared to have played a role in igniting a massive wildfire in the Texas Panhandle that grew to the largest blaze in state history. The…
DILWORTH, Minn. (KVRR) – Fire heavily damaged a home in Dilworth Wednesday afternoon. Clay County Sheriff Mark Empting says it appeared the fire began in an upstairs bedroom at 15 Adams Avenue. Empting says firefighters from Moorhead were able to quickly get the fire under control. Everyone inside safely escaped. The State Fire Marshal’s Office will investigate the cause. Categories:…
Judge Wade WebbFARGO (KVRR) – A Cass County District Court Judge who had been seriously considering a run for Congress has decided to stay out of the race. Judge Wade Webb said several people encouraged him to enter the race after Republican Congressman Kelly Armstrong announced he’s running for governor. Webb is a Republican. He says he appreciates all the support,…
