Author: Juliana Pelaez

Defense begins bringing witnesses to the stand in the trial for Sen. Nicole Mitchell

DETROIT LAKES, Minn. (KVRR) — It’s day two of testimony, and the prosecution has rested its case. A police officer testified that the victim, Carol Mitchell, had questions about what Nicole Mitchell had intended to do. “She was very concerned that Nicole’s purpose wasn’t there to necessarily get items. She was more concerned, possibly, that Nicole might be trying to…

UPDATE: Police make arrest for Essentia Hospital lockdown

(UPDATE 4:48 PM) — Fargo Police determined the call was made from Moorhead. They arrested 57-year-old Jerome Lampley for Terrorizing and was taken to the Clay County Jail.   (UPDATE 1:02 PM) — Statement from Essentia Health-Fargo: The lockdown at Essentia Health-Fargo has been lifted as of noon today. All services and patient care have resumed normal operations. This morning,…

Controversy remains over new art installation on the building of the North Dakota’s School for The Blind

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — Controversy over this mural has grown within the past several weeks of its creation. But the North Dakota Vision Services School for the Blind Superintendent says that this mural brings life to the students and the state. “We wanted features that would exemplify what we do in a positive way. And the other thing we…

‘Taste of Philly’ to have grand opening for third location in North Dakota

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo will soon be having another Taste of Philly with the new restaurant’s grand opening on Friday. The third location in North Dakota for Taste of Philly had a soft opening today across from Sheyenne High School. The chain was started by owner Tim Brown over thirty years ago. Originally from Philadelphia, Brown has been a…

Fargo School Board approves plan to replace Horace Mann Elementary

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The Fargo School Board has unanimously approved moving forward with the replacement of Horace Mann Elementary School. “I think it brings great support to our kids and to our staff. I think this will improve educational outcomes, the flow of a new building. We’ve seen the data how that impacts grading and scoring. And I think…

UPDATE: Leak stopped late Monday afternoon at Cargill plant near Wahpeton

(UPDATE 6:30 PM) — Sheriff Gary Ruhl said a hazardous materials team from the Fargo Fire Department was able to stop the leak late Monday afternoon. RICHLAND CO., N.D.  (KVRR) –Police and fire for both Fargo and Wahpeton are working to clear out a spill of hydrochloric acid. The leak was reported at around 5:45 a.m. Firefighters from several area…