Author: Jim Monk

Wrigley files consumer fraud complaint against Glasser Images, Attorney Responds

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR-KCND) – North Dakota Attorney General Drew Wrigley has filed a consumer fraud complaint against Glasser Images and its owner, Jack Glasser. After Glasser Images abruptly closed in October, 2021, the Attorney General’s office began a consumer fraud investigation. The office says 539 complaints have been received, alleging complains of more than $1.4 million. The shutdown left wedding…

Watch: National Guard helicopters deployed to Cavalier County

BISMARCK (KVRR) – Gov. Doug Burgum has authorized the use of two National Guard helicopters to reinforce Bourbanis Dam, in Cavalier County. National Guard spokesman Bill Prokopyk says two Black Hawk helicopters departed Bismarck at around 6:45 a.m. Tuesday.  The helicopters will be used to place one-ton sandbags to help fortify the dam against rising water levels. Local emergency management…

Couple dies after pickup is swept away in Cannonball River

Hettinger County Sheriff Sarah Warner at scene where pickup was carried away. MOTT, N.D. (KVRR-KFGO) – A couple from Oklahoma died after their pickup was swept away in the Cannonball River near Mott in southwestern North Dakota. Hettinger County Sheriff Sarah Warner says Patrick and Joan Blake became trapped in the pickup when they attempted to cross the river at a…

Fargo residents urge crackdown on drag racing

FARGO (KVRR) – Some Fargo residents say they hope city officials can do something about an alarming increase in street racing incidents. Fargo Police Chief Dave Zibolski and other city leaders plan to meet with the residents Thursday at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall. The group says drag racing is especially prevalent on larger streets including 25th Street South, University…

Suspect dead after exchanging gunfire with Bismarck officers

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR-KFGO) – A person alleged to have exchanged gunfire with police officers in Bismarck Monday morning was found dead of an apparent gunshot wound. It’s not clear if the shot that killed the man came from police, or was self-inflicted. Bismarck police were investigating a stolen motor vehicle around 9:00am in a trailer park when an individual fled…

Police: Grand Forks man followed woman into apartment, assaulted her

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) – A Grand Forks man was arrested Sunday after police say he followed a woman into her apartment and assaulted her. Twenty-seven-year old Jarrod Jashawn Adams is charged with kidnapping, terrorizing, felonious restraint and simple assault. Police say Adams followed the woman into a secure building and requested to use her cellular phone. He then followed…

Mysterious pediatric liver disease found in Minnesota

MINNEAPOLIS – The Minnesota Department of Health said it’s investigating several severe cases of hepatitis among children and has reported the cases to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The CDC continues to investigate cases of the sudden liver disease in nearly 200 children that has health authorities in several countries racing to find answers. The illness is being…

Kupec wins DFL District 4 Senate endorsement

Rob KupecGLYNDON, Minn. (KVRR) – Minnesota DFLers have endorsed KVRR-TV Chief Meteorologist Rob Kupec to run for the District 4 seat in the Minnesota Senate. Kupec won the endorsement during a meeting of District 4 delegates Saturday in Glyndon. He’s running for the seat being vacated by longtime DFL State Senator Kent Eken. Kupec has been Chief Meteorologist at KVRR-TV…

Casselton couple readies for possible legal fight against proposed soybean plant

Site of proposed soybean plant in Casselton.CASSELTON, N.D. (KVRR-KFGO) – A Casselton couple has hired a lawyer to highlight their concerns with a proposed soybean crushing plant west of Casselton. Greg and Susan Kempel are raising a number of concerns.  Soybean processors associations in Minnesota and North Dakota are behind the project, along with Louisiana-based CGB Enterprises. Attorney Josh Swanson of…