Author: TJ Nelson

Fundraiser grows for family of Isadora Wengel as they turn to looking for her remains

GoFundMeFARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A GoFundMe account was started earlier this month for the family of Isadora Wengel. They have been searching for her since she was last seen on New Year’s Eve. The family has now turned its attention to finding her remains and planning a funeral. The fundraiser will help with those costs as well as the cost…

Moorhead mayor to announce ad hoc committee to look into I.C.E. concerns

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Moorhead Mayor Shelly Carlson plans to announce the members of an ad hoc committee this week to look into possible actions the city can take on concerns about immigration enforcement, according to city manager Dan Mahli. It follows a workshop on the topic attended by city leaders last week. During Monday night’s city council meeting, council…

USDA announces $150 million in assistance for sugar producers

WASHINGTON, D.C. (KVRR) — Some relief is on the way for sugar producers. USDA has announced the availability of $150 million of assistance. Sugar beet and sugar cane farmers across the country are facing market disruptions, increased production costs and tight margins. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins calls the funding a “bridge” to recently improved U.S. sugar program loan rates. Sen….

Thief River Falls woman enters not guilty pleas to attack on child, trial set for May

THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minn. (KVRR) — A Thief River Falls, Minnesota woman accused of cutting a child’s throat waved her omnibus hearing this week and pleaded not guilty. 35-year-old Edwina Stoutenburgh is charged with attempted second degree murder without intent and second degree assault. Court documents revealed she tried to cut the child’s neck last July but the knife was…

Richland Co. rancher accused of theft of over $650,000 worth of livestock

RICHLAND CO., N.D. (KVRR) — A Colfax, North Dakota man is charged in Richland County with the theft of over $650,000 in cattle and the unlawful transport of livestock. Court documents reveal that Daniel Dockter was in a 40% agreement on the calf crop for cattle from two Benson County, North Dakota ranchers. One rancher had 93 head of cows…

Fargo police chief on how local police deal with immigration-related issues

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo Police Chief Dave Zibolski gave commissioners an overview of how his department deals with immigration-related issues. He says there needs to be an actual or alleged violation of state law or city ordinance for local police to get involved. But Zibolski says their main focus is peacekeeping when safety of the public or law enforcement…