Author: TJ Nelson

No charges will be filed against officer in deadly force incident in Grand Forks last month

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — A review of an officer-involved shooting in Grand Forks on December 5 finds that Deputy Cameron Bridger’s use of deadly force was reasonable and legally justified. Grand Forks County State’s Attorney Haley Wamstad says no criminal charges will be filed against Bridger. He shot 47-year-old Alice Nesdahl of Larimore, North Dakota during a hostage situation…

Concert Series: David Lee Roth is hitting the road and heading to Moorhead in June

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Rock and roll icon David Lee Roth is heading to Moorhead this summer. The former frontman of Van Halen will sing all the hits like “Jump” and “Panama” along with solo hits like “Just A Gigolo” at Bluestem Amphitheater. You can catch the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member on Wednesday, June 17. Ticket prices…

GoFundMe started after young boy is mauled by two neighborhood dogs in Chaffee, ND

CASS CO., N.D. (KVRR) — A GoFundMe account has been started for a Chaffee, North Dakota family after their young son was mauled by two neighborhood dogs. Cass County deputies responded on December 30 after 9-year-old Jackson Hahn was attacked by two dogs that entered the yard. He suffered substantial injuries to his face, arms, and ankle and remains at…

Buff City Soap closes in Fargo and Grand Forks

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The new year brings a new business closure in Fargo and Grand Forks. Buff City Soap has permanently closed in both locations. The Fargo location was at 4360 13th Avenue South while the Grand Forks location was at 3811 32nd Avenue South. In a social media post the company wrote “It’s never easy to say goodbye….

Barnesville, MN announces death of city council member

BARNESVILLE, Minn. (KVRR) —  A Barnesville, Minnesota council member has died. A social media post by the city announced the death of Dawn Stuvland. She served Ward 1 since first being elected in 2015. The post says Dawn served with dedication and integrity and was committed to serving the residents of Barnesville. She had been diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia…

Fargo City Commission to vote on motion to dissolve three volunteer commissions

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Three City of Fargo volunteer boards and commissions could be ending in 2026 if approved by the city commission on Monday night. City staff wants to conclude the Human Rights Commission, Arts and Culture Commission and Native American Commission. They say the intent is to reduce costs and the amount of staff time required to administer…

Man who was hit and killed on I-94 near Valley City identified along with pieces of the vehicle involved

BARNES CO., N.D. (KVRR) — The man who was hit while walking along I-94 and found dead in a ditch has been identified as 27-year-old Jerson Mejia of Honduras. North Dakota Highway Patrol has also released images of the bug deflector that was left at the scene and pieced back together. Mejia was hit sometime late Saturday night, about eight…

Concert Series: Carly Pearce will hope you’re happy to see her at Shooting Star Casino

MAHNOMEN, Minn. (KVRR) — A country singer who blends traditional and contemporary country-pop is coming to Shooting Star Casino in Mahnomen, Minnesota next year. Carly Pearce will take the stage on Friday, April 3 with hits like “I Hope You’re Happy Now” and “What He Didn’t Do”. Tickets go on sale Monday, January 5 and will cost you $47 or…