Author: KVRR Staff

Bowl for Kids’ Sake Fundraiser at Kingpinz in Fargo

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Big Brothers Big Sisters of The Village Family Service Center held its annual Bowl for Kids’ Sake Fundraiser at Kingpinz in Fargo. The event invites the community to take in raising funds for the organization that provides mentorship and programs to at risk youth. They say the response to this year’s event has been even bigger…

Alex Bertsch

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Alex was born in Grand Forks and grew up in West Fargo. He attended Minnesota State University Moorhead, where he earned a degree in film production. During his time at MSUM, Alex was the Editor-in-Chief of The Advocate. He previously worked as a television broadcast director and production assistant. Alex is a movie enthusiast and soccer fan. Categories: Meet The…

Moorhead assisted living facility fined, ordered to correct violations after woman suffers fall injuries

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR-KFGO) – A Moorhead assisted living facility has been fined and must make corrective actions after a resident fell multiple times and suffered severe bruising, including two brain bleeds. According to a report from the Minnesota Department of Health, inspectors began investigating Farmstead Care of Moorhead after a resident was admitted to an intensive care unit. Hospital staff…

Driver rescued after vehicle ends up on its side in water-filled ditch

A woman is suspected of DWI after a rollover crash into a water-filled ditch

OTTER TAIL COUNTY, Minn. (KVRR) – A woman is suspected of DWI after a rollover crash into a water-filled ditch. That’s according to the Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office. They say they got the call about a crash just after 2:15 Wednesday morning on the 21000 block of German Lake Road south of Underwood. 43-year-old Nichole Beauchamp went off the…

Red Lake Woman Charged After Setting Off Amber Alert

TODD CO., Minn. (KVRR/FOX9/KFGO) — Disturbing details about the woman who set off an Amber Alert this past weekend in Red Lake, Minnesota. 36-year-old Jennifer Stately is charged with child torture. According to the charges, Stately was stopped in Todd County near Long Prairie, about a 150-mile drive south from her address. In the backseat, authorities say Stately’s child was…

Moorhead Police identify woman in fatal crash

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Moorhead Police identify the woman who crashed into a railroad support pillar on Main Avenue and 21th Street South last Tuesday. The victim is 35-year-old Elizabeth Johnson, of Fargo. She was pronounced dead at the scene. Police say no other vehicles or people were involved in the incident. The cause of death is listed as multiple…

Legal Secretary Placed on Administrative Leave In Stutsman County

JAMESTOWN, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — A Stutsman County State’s Attorney legal secretary is on administrative leave. 32-year-old Jessica Dishong was placed on leave last Friday after being accused of providing confidential information to a child sexual misconduct suspect. Dishong is charged with accessing and providing sealed documents to 28-year-old MaGregr Obregon of Cooperstown before law enforcement was able to serve a…