ADA, Minn. (KVRR) – Norman County Sheriff Jeremy Thornton is remembered for giving three decades of service with law enforcement and always being there for friends and family. Thornton was eulogized by classmates including Moorhead Deputy Police Chief Tory Jacobson. They remembered him for holding their school’s high jump record for years and making thin blue line wooden flags. He…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Senator Amy Klobuchar was in Moorhead to discuss more than $26 million in federal funding to construct two underpasses along 11th Street. “For nine years, this is a story of perseverance. This city’s leaders including the mayor’s predecessors have worked to secure funding to construct these underpasses on 11th street. They are incredibly critical to downtown…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Gate City Bank will pledge $100,000 to a lucky charity for Giving Heart’s Day. The bank is celebrating 100 years of business by continuing their mission of providing a better way of life by investing in the community. Of the six prizes, five charities will win $5,000 each while the sixth gets the big prize at…
UPDATE – West Fargo Fire Chief Dan Fuller says a cause for a house fire Tuesday on the 500 block of 17th Street East hasn’t been confirmed since a man rescued from the basement is in the hospital and hasn’t been questioned. WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fire crews are investigating a possible arson at a home on the…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – A vehicle fire leads to a DWI charge in Moorhead. Police and firefighters responded to a vehicle on fire in the 1800 block of 5th Avenue South just before 7:00 Monday night. The vehicle was stuck in a snowbank. Police say it looks like a driver was trying to get it unstuck. Officers found the driver…
RAMSEY COUNTY, N.D. (KVRR) – Six people are injured, with five going to the hospital after a crash on eastbound Highway 2 near Devils Lake. North Dakota Highway Patrol says the driver of a Hyundai Santa Fe rear-ended a Buick Regal as it was slowing to turn off of the highway. There were five people in the Buick. They were…
ADA, Minn. (KVRR) – Norman County is mourning the sudden loss of Sheriff Jeremy Thornton who died after a battle with pancreatic cancer at age 53. “It will be impossible to replace Sheriff Thornton,” Norman County Chief Deputy Ben Fall said. It’s a sudden loss that Norman County will take some time to mourn. Sheriff Jeremy Thornton began feeling fatigued…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – You can buy a plush toy that looks like a Moorhead Police Canine while helping the department’s Athletics and Activities League. The nine inch toys in Kash and Zeke’s likeness cost $20 and come with a name plate. You can pick them up at the Clay County Law Enforcement Center or get them shipped to you…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – This time of the year is a great time to enjoy nature while cross country skiing and snowshoeing. Viking Ship Park at the Hjemkomst Center has freshly groomed, lit trails. There are also cross country trails at M.B. Johnson Park and Gooseberry Park. Most of them are along the Red River. Ski, boot and pole rentals…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Community Health Services offering all health services from blood tests and vaccines to substance abuse and victim advocacy programs. It allows patients to pay for services based on income. “It’s important for communities to make sure that everybody has access to healthcare including people who may not qualify for insurance, people who may be disadvantaged in…
