SWIFT CO., Minn. (KVRR/KFGO) — A Grand Forks man was killed in a crash in south-central Minnesota on Tuesday morning. State Patrol says 35-year-old Jordan Kuchera was driving south on County Road 31 and failed to stop at the intersection with Highway 9 east of Benson in Swift County. His vehicle was hit by a passing semi. The 64-year-old semi…
DEVILS LAKE, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — Devils Lake School Board has voted to offer the superintendent job to Ned Clooten, the current principal at Wahpeton High School. All five board members voted for Clooten and his selection was backed by staff who participated in interviews with the three finalists. He has been with Wahpeton High School for 10 years. Clooten would…
WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — One man is pushing his rideshare job to the side as he travels the United States to try each state’s favorite local foods. If you’ve ever thought about dropping everything and traveling the United States to try different foods, you’ll want to meet this guy. Meet Kreskin Torres, aka the Rideshare Foodie. For the…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Plans are being made to replace the old Wimmer’s Diamonds in downtown Fargo with a new food concept. People at The 1889 will be taught cooking and crafting classes ranging from beginner to advanced. There will also be a rental event space for bridal parties, birthdays, graduation, and even private cooking classes. Four teachers have already…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Hundreds of people lined up for a blue porch light bulb from Big 98.7 at Cashwise on 13th Avenue South in Fargo. Two thousand light bulbs were given to the public on a first come first serve basis. They were free of charge, but a donation of five dollars was recommended. All proceeds from the event…
FARGO (KFGO) – Family members of the woman hit by gunfire in Friday’s deadly shooting are telling East Coast news outlets that Karlee Koswick, 25, is in fair condition. Koswick was caught in the crossfire of the shooting that left Jake Wallin, and the gunman dead, and two other officers in critical condition. The family said Koswick was hit in…
WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he has received a letter informing him that he is a target of the Justice Department’s investigation into efforts to undo the results of the 2020 presidential election. Trump made the claim in a post on his Truth Social platform, saying he received the target letter on Sunday night. Such…
ST. MICHAEL, Minn. (KMSP) — St. Michael, Minnesota is rallying around Fallen officer Jake Wallin’s family. Many are turning their porch lights blue in honor of the officer, just a small gesture people there are making to honor the fallen hero. Flags lowered to half staff at St. Michael Albertville High School just beyond the field where slain Fargo Police…
EAGAN, Minn. (FOX 9) — Officer Tyler Hawes is one of the two Fargo officers in the hospital. Hawes is from Eagan, Minnesota, near the Twin Cities. “Putting himself before everyone else is just really who Ty’s always been,” Steve Butler spent two years coaching Ty Hawes in Eagan varsity baseball. Hawes was the starting catcher his senior year in…
Minnesota State CapitolST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Department of Human Services plans to delete emails more than a year old starting next month unless its employees decide the messages contain official government records. The change raises concern among advocates for government transparency and public records who worry it could dramatically limit the public’s understanding of the inner workings…
