Author: TJ Nelson

Fargo City Commission Levies 2nd Liquor License Violation Against The Windbreak

The WindbreakFARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The Windbreak is fined a second time for overserving and that includes a one-day suspension of it’s liquor license and a $1,000 fine. Fargo City Commissioners held a special meeting to make the unanimous 4-0 decision to levy the fine, Fargo Mayor Tim Mahoney was absent from the meeting. It was recommended during a January…

Special Fargo City Commission Meeting For Liquor Violation by Windbreak Saloon

The WindbreakFARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A special city commission meeting has been called for Tuesday at Fargo City Hall to consider the latest liquor license violation by Windbreak Saloon. At the end of January, Fargo Liquor Control Board levied a second violation against the bar due to over-serving a customer. Fargo Police reports say the man was served four mixed…

“Honky Tonk Man” Dwight Yoakam and The Mavericks Are Bluestem Bound

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — The “Honky Tonk Man” himself is coming to Bluestem this summer. Dwight Yoakam will be joined by The Mavericks on Sunday, August 11, rain or shine. Yoakam has sold more than 25 million albums worldwide, and he is a 21-time nominated, multiple GRAMMY Award winner. Miami formed The Mavericks have just released their 13th studio album….

Thief River Falls Police Lose First Ever K9 Officer

THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minn. (KVRR) — The first ever Thief River Falls Police Department K9 has died. K9 Max’s handler found him dead in his kennel last Thursday. It was determined that Max died from a disease commonly referred to as “bloat” or stomach flip. The 10-year-old police K9 started with the department in the winter of 2017 and over…

Keeping the “Farm” in the Farm Bill

WASHINGTON, D.C. (KVRR) — Sen. John Hoeven is stressing the need to keep the “farm” in the farm bill. The vast majority of the funds, around 80%, go to consumer nutrition programs. At a hearing of the Senate Agriculture Committee, Hoeven called on Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack to prioritize key risk management programs for farmers and ranchers. He wants to…

Leap Day Baby Born at Essentia Health in Fargo

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A baby born four weeks early comes into the world on Leap Day at Essentia Health in Fargo. Proud parents Madison Scott and Joshua Morgan of Fargo welcomed Scottie Monroe Morgan at 10:14 p.m. on Thursday, February 29. Scottie weighed 6 pounds, 5 ounces and measured 20 inches long. Scottie’s name includes both of her parents’…