Author: Jim Monk

Police search Fargo apartment in drug investigation

FARGO (KVRR) – Five people were detained Tuesday morning when the Cass County Drug Task Force used a high-risk search warrant to search a south Fargo apartment. The search began around 6:00 a.m. in the 800-block of 42nd St. S. The Red River Valley SWAT Team and Fargo police assisted. The SWAT Team used a device to create a loud…

Fargo, Crookston bishops say okay for Catholics to eat corned beef on St. Patrick’s Day, but not in Bismarck

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Catholics aren’t typically supposed to eat meat on Fridays during Lent. But Friday March 17, they’ll be getting a break, depending on where they live. The bishops of the Fargo Diocese and the Crookston Diocese are dispensing with the order this year so Catholics can celebrate a traditional St. Patrick’s Day with corned beef and cabbage….

Blizzard shuts down highways, no travel advised in most of North Dakota

FARGO (KVRR-KFGO) – Blizzard conditions have forced the North Dakota Department of Transportation to close Interstate 94 from Jamestown to Dickinson, Highway 52 from Jamestown to Minot, and several other highways. The DOT is also advising no travel in most of North Dakota. The exception is in the far southwest part of the state. Conditions are expected to worsen throughout…

Blizzard warning issued as FM region prepares for another winter blast

FARGO (KVRR) – The National Weather Service has issued a Blizzard Warning for all of eastern North Dakota and the Red River Valley in Minnesota. A Winter Storm Warning is in effect from Lake of the Woods to Minnesota Lakes country. KVRR Meteorologist Brian Barrett expects the southern Red River Valley and Fargo-Moorhead area to receive 6-10 inches of snow….

Winter storm postpones Fargo-Moorhead St. Patrick’s Day Parade

FARGO (KVRR) – The Downtown Community Partnership has postponed Saturday’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Fargo-Moorhead due to expected severe weather. The parade is now scheduled to be held Saturday, March 18 at 11 a.m. Several inches of snow and blowing snow are expected this weekend. A Winter Storm Watch is in effect for the Fargo-Moorhead area. A Blizzard Warning…

South Dakota teacher arrested, charged with sex crimes

WATERTOWN, S.D. (KWAT-KVRR) – Watertown police say a teacher in the Henry School District has been arrested for allegedly being sexually involved with a 16 year-old male student. Forty one year-old Shanna Ries of Watertown was arrested Sunday for Sexual Contact with a Child Under 18, and Sexual Exploitation of a Minor. Both are Class 6 felonies punishable by up…

Willie Nelson to perform at Bluestem Amphitheater May 22

FARGO (KVRR) – Country music superstar Willie Nelson is coming to the Bluestem Amphitheater in Moorhead. Willie Nelson & Family will perform Monday, May 22 at 7:00 pm. Tickets go on sale Friday, March 3, at 10:00 a.m. A special online only presale will take place Thursday, March 2, from 10:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m. General admission lawn, $49.50; general admission bench, $69.50;…

Fargo City Commission will meet privately to discuss dispute with business owner

John BultmanFARGO (KVRR) – The Fargo City Commission will meet in executive session Tuesday to consult with an attorney regarding a legal dispute with a north Fargo business owner who’s been ordered to permanently close. John Bultman, owner of John’s Repair, is challenging the city’s demands that he shut down before the end of March or face fines of up…