Author: Jim Monk

Judge dismisses lawsuit filed against City of Horace by homeowners upset about high special assessments

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A legal victory for the City of Horace in a dispute over special assessments. East Central Judicial District Judge Constance Cleveland has dismissed all twelve actions in a lawsuit filed by a group of homeowners in April. They claimed their special assessments rapidly grew since buying their homes. In the ruling, the judge says the plaintiffs…

Suspect arrested in Moorhead stabbing

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR-KFGO)  – A Moorhead man is in the Clay County Jail for assault after a stabbing in Moorhead Tuesday morning. Officers were called to the 300 block of 16th Street North at about 9:15. The suspect, 37-year-old Joshua Carney, had run from the scene. He was caught by responding officers. Carney and the victim are known to each…

Watch: Moorhead Police News Conference

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Local law enforcement officials hold a news conference to discuss the police-involved shooting deaths of two people in Moorhead. Three Fargo police officers are on standard paid administrative leave. The officers are members of the Red River Valley SWAT Team. The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is leading the investigation. Categories: Local News, Minnesota News, North…

Widespread storm damage, power outages in Steele County

SHARON, N.D. (KVRR) – There’s widespread storm damage being reported across Steele County. Sheriff Wayne Beckman said some of the worst damage appeared to be in Sharon, which took the brunt of the storm overnight, including toppled bins and roofs peeled from buildings. “It’s a mess, especially Sharon,” said Beckman. “Aside from the structural damage and downed trees, we’ve got…

Storms topple trees, power lines in Jamestown

Jamestown storm damage. Courtesy, Steve UrnessJAMESTOWN, N.D. (KVRR) – Severe weather Friday morning caused multiple issues across the city of Jamestown, including the collapse of of an apartment building roof. Several trees and power lines were down. Jamestown residents were being asked to conserve water and limit use of the sanitary sewer system because a power outage caused lift stations…

Fargo police captain leaving to join Moorhead Police Department

FARGO (KVRR) – Another high-ranking member of the Fargo Police Dept. is leaving to take a job in Moorhead. Captain Bill Ahlfeldt is stepping down to become Deputy Chief of the Moorhead Police Department. He’ll be working alongside Police Chief Chris Helmick, who also left Fargo police and joined the force in April. Ahlfeldt began his career with Fargo police…