Author: Juliana Pelaez

Attorney: “Moen has a good case for an appeal” after guilty verdict in wife’s murder

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A jury has found a West Fargo man guilty of murdering his wife. Spencer Moen has been found guilty of killing his wife, Sonja Moen, in their home last year. Family members walked out of the courtroom, crying and hugging one another. “All of the witnesses had a piece of the puzzle to present to the…

Advocacy Group Strong Towns Fargo is Working To Recruit New Members

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A local advocacy group, Strong Towns Fargo, is recruiting new members to support safer streets, walkability, and financial development. The group has been around for a year and branched off from the bigger non-profit group based in Brainerd, Minnesota. They are currently working on addressing traffic speeds by working with engineers and planners to slow the…

West Fargo man found guilty of killing his wife

FARGO (KVRR) – A jury has found a West Fargo man guilty of killing his wife. Spencer Moen is convicted of killing his wife, Sonja Moen, in their West Fargo home last year. Moen was arrested in August, 2023 after calling to report that Sonja Moen fell asleep in their bathtub and was unresponsive. An autopsy showed that she died…

Otter Tail County Commission Overrides Approval For Grove Lake Campground

FERGUS FALLS, Minn. (KVRR) — Otter Tail County Commissioners have voted against a proposed 25 Unit Campground. It would have been on Grove Lake north of Pelican Rapids. The commissioners unanimously rejected the proposal that was previously approved by the county planning commission. “It’s a small lake. I don’t .. these people that have bought lakes, property out there already…

MSUM Announces Full Ride Tuition For Moorhead High School Students

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Minnesota State University Moorhead has announced a partnership with Moorhead Area Public Schools. Moorhead Scholars program hopes to keep high-performing Moorhead students in the community by offering to cover any remaining tuition costs at MSUM after all available gift aid has been applied. Starting with the class of 2025, Moorhead students must meet the following criteria…

Update: Moorhead teachers union apologizes for campaign postcard confusion

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – The union representing teachers in the Moorhead Area Public Schools is apologizing for a political brochure that makes it appear two school board candidates are being endorsed by the Moorhead Area Public School District. The brochure recently appeared in Moorhead Public School area mailboxes. It endorses two people running for the school board and includes the…

Cass Clay Hunger Coalition Hosted 7th Annual Hunger and Health Summit

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Cass Clay Hunger Coalition hosting its 7th annual Hunger and Health Summit. More than 40 organizations collaborated on solutions for addressing the root causes of hunger and handling their health. This year’s theme was Nourish and Flourish: Addressing Hunger and Health Together. Several speakers and panelists spoke on self-care, new policies, healthcare and making sure college…