Author: Juliana Pelaez

Andrew Sandvik appears in federal court a day after his arrest

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Andrew Sandvik appeared in federal court today on charges of influencing a federal official by threat, with a possible maximum sentence of up to ten years. The complaint alleges that Sandvik made several online social media posts that contain threats towards President Trump and the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation and Secret Service.  Several…

Update: West Fargo man accused of threatening Trump appears in federal court

FARGO (KVRR) – A West Fargo man accused of threatening President Trump and other federal officials made his first appearance in federal court Friday. U.S. Attorney Nick Chase says 47-year-old Andrew Sandvik is charged with Influencing a Federal Official by Threat. The complaint says that Sandvik made several online social media posts containing threats towards Trump and posts directed toward…

UND hosts President of Northrop Grumman Defense Systems Sector

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — UND hosts the president of Northrop Grumman Defense Systems Sector to discuss his perspectives on national security for the future. The event is connected to the ongoing second annual Space Operations Summit and as part of the university’s ongoing speaker series called “UND LEADS: Broad Perspectives on National Security”. Ben Davies with Northrop Grumman oversees…

UPDATE: woman killed by gunshot, Horace man arrested and is in Cass County Jail

UPDATE: Authorities have arrested 21-year-old Derrick Lobbo, of Horace. He is charged with Reckless Endangerment, Child Neglect, Warrant for Driving Under Suspension and Warrant for Possession of Marijuana. The victim died from a gunshot wound. Her name is not being released at this time. HORACE, N.D. (KVRR) — Shortly before 8:00 am Wednesday morning, Cass County Sheriff Deputies responded to…

North Dakota Native-led nonprofit eyes massive cultural center project in Bismarck

A rendering of a Native American cultural center proposed for Bismarck. (Rendering by EAPC and AP Construction courtesy of Native American Development Center and Native Inc. )BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — At 25, Lorraine Davis’ battle with substance abuse landed her in prison, but she wasn’t a felon. She was a grieving daughter who turned to substances to mourn…

Update: One dead, one in custody following ‘disturbance’ in Horace

HORACE, N.D. (KVRR) – A woman is dead following what authorities are calling a “disturbance” in Horace. The Cass County Sheriff’s Office says shortly before 8:00 a.m. Wednesday, deputies were called to 7994 Jacks Way. While enroute, deputies learned that a female was injured and a male had left the scene searching for medical assistance. The female did not survive…

Seventy Minnesota school districts hold vote on tax levy

DILWORTH, Minn. (KVRR) — Seventy school districts in Minnesota had referendums on the ballot. Asking residents in their district to consider a tax levy for ten years. “I believe it’s important to keep the IEP’s and special needs stuff in the school. The sports and everything is really important to keep the kids active. And to broaden their minds of…