Author: KVRR Staff

Walz Leads Democratic Governors In Call for Meeting Over Biden’s Debate Performance

(CNN) —  Some Democratic governors want to meet with the White House to voice concerns about President Joe Biden after his poor debate performance. Those concerns were aired on a governors-only call Monday, organized by Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz. On the call, the governors said they were surprised none of them had heard from Biden himself. The consensus seemed to…

Fargo Woman Sentenced For Stealing $80,000 From Employer

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — A Fargo woman has been given a five-year suspended sentence for felony theft after pleading guilty to stealing over $80,000 from her employer. Kelly Tweiten will be on probation for three years and was given credit for four days served. According to court documents, Tweiten transferred money into her personal banking account, and wrote fraudulent checks…

Man Fatally Shot By Officer Called To Confrontation at Crookston Shelter Sunday

CROOKSTON, Minn. (KVRR/KFGO/KROX) — A police officer in Crookston fatally shot a man during a confrontation at a homeless shelter. Officers were dispatched to Care and Share shelter around 11:45 last night on a report of a fight in progress. Police Chief Darin Selzer says one man was being combative toward officers and did not follow their verbal commands. Less…

Fargo woman pleads guilty, sentenced for stealing thousands of dollars from employer

FARGO (KFGO) – A Fargo woman has been given a five-year suspended sentence for felony theft after pleading guilty to stealing over $80,000 from her employer. Kelly Tweiten will be on probation for three years and was given credit for four days served. According to court documents, Tweiten transferred money into her personal banking account, and wrote fraudulent checks to…

Randy’s Diner Too owner says Fox segment went very well, showcased Fargo to country

WEST FARGO (KFGO) – Fox and Friends brought their ‘Breakfast with Friends’ segment to Randy’s Diner, Too in West Fargo Monday morning. When the owners made the announcement last week, it drew a mix of reactions with some people saying they were excited the restaurant was picked and others saying they wouldn’t eat there anymore. Some said it was a…

Major Disaster Declared For 22 Minnesota Counties Due To Flooding

ST. PAUL (KVRR/FOX9) — The Biden Administration has approved Minnesota’s request for a Major Disaster Declaration. It covers 22 counties impacted by flooding. It provides resources to reimburse communities for debris removal, emergency protective measures as well as repair and replacement of damaged infrastructure. On Friday, Gov. Tim Walz said officials are still working on responding to ongoing needs before…

UPDATE: Wahpeton man who died after motorcycle crash in south Fargo identified

UPDATE: The fatal victim is Reese Lewis.  The second motorcycle driver has been identified as Devin Privratsky. FARGO, N.D. (KFGO/KVRR) – One man is dead and another suffered non-life-threatening injuries in two separate crashes where one motorcycle crashed and another following bike tipped near Walmart in south Fargo Saturday night. Fargo police say officers were called to 55th Avenue South…