TJ Nelson, Author at KVRR Local News

Scheels Arena Lands Styx

February 6, 2024

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The band formed in Chicago in the early 1970’s is coming to Scheels Arena. Styx will take the stage on Friday, August 30. Hear all of their hits from “Babe” to “Too Much Time on My Hands” to “Mr. Roboto”. A presale for tickets begins Thursday at 10 a.m. The general on-sale begins Friday at 10…

Former candidate who tried to recall Gov. Burgum runs again for North Dakota governor

February 6, 2024

TJ Nelson,

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — An Air Force veteran and former statewide candidate is running for North Dakota governor. Michael Coachman, of Larimore, announced his independent campaign on Tuesday. He has run unsuccessfully for state offices in the past, including governor in 2020, secretary of state in 2018 and lieutenant governor in 2016 and 2012. Republican Gov. Doug Burgum is not seeking…

Get Ready For Pop, Rock and Heavy Metal This Summer in the FM Metro

Portugal. The Man To Play Fargo Brewing / Lamb of God and Mastodon Headed to Bluestem Amphitheater

February 6, 2024

TJ Nelson,

Portugal. The Man & MastodonFARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The band behind the catchy hit song “Feel It Still” is coming to Fargo for an outdoor show at Fargo Brewing. Portugal. The Man will appear on Monday, May 20, rain or shine. Originally from Wasilla, Alaska and now based in Portland, the band won the Grammy for best Pop Duo/Group Performance…

Police Called To Escort Unruly And Resistant Student Out of Jamestown High

February 6, 2024

TJ Nelson,

JAMESTOWN, N.D. (KVRR) — An unruly and resistant student at Jamestown High School is escorted out of the building by police. It happened around 8:45 this morning. Police say the school resource officer was called to a classroom to deal with the unruly student. The student struggled with the SRO and staff members so the teacher called 911 to get…

Swearing In for Assistant Chief And Three New Officers in West Fargo

February 5, 2024

TJ Nelson,

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — There are now three more officers working to make the city of West Fargo a safe place to live. A swearing in ceremony was held during the city commission meeting for the new recruits and for the new assistant chief. The officers had to complete the field training process before taking the oath of office….

Sen. Raphael Warnock to headline MN DFL’s Annual Dinner

February 5, 2024

TJ Nelson,

ST. PAUL (KVRR) — One of the two Democrat U.S. Senators from Georgia is headed to Minnesota. Sen. Raphael Warnock will headline the DFL Party’s 12th Annual Humphrey-Mondale Dinner. It’ll take place on Friday, March 15 at St. Paul Rivercentre. Warnock is a senior pastor at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta. He was first elected to the Senate during a…

MN BCA Identifies Officers in Use of Force Incident in Fargo Last Week

February 5, 2024

TJ Nelson,

ST. PAUL (KVRR) — Minnesota BCA identifies the law enforcement officers who used force last week while trying to arrest a man in Fargo on numerous warrants. They say North Dakota BCI agent Scott Voeltz fired his handgun at 29-year-old suspect Tyler Merritt of Fargo. The bullet went through his jacket but didn’t cause any injuries. The shot was fired…

Delegation Urges District-Wide Mail Audit by U.S. Postal Service

February 5, 2024

TJ Nelson,

WASHINGTON, D.C. (KVRR) — A number of people across the region are dealing with mail and newspaper delays and broken and unavailable cluster box units. North Dakota’s congressional delegation is urging the U.S. Postal Service to expand its ongoing postal audits to include the entire North Dakota and Minnesota district. They are already looking into issues at Bismarck, Mandan and…

Two People OK After Pickup Goes Through the Ice on Union Lake Near Erskine, MN

February 4, 2024

TJ Nelson,

POLK CO., Minn. (KVRR) — A pickup has gone through the ice on Union Lake in Polk County, south of Erskine. The sheriff’s office says it happened just before 4 p.m. in an area known as the narrows, where there is only 5 inches of ice. The two people inside the pickup were able to get out but the vehicle…

Federal Jury Finds White Earth Man Guilty of Production of Child Porn

February 4, 2024

TJ Nelson,

FERGUS FALLS, Minn. (KVRR) — A White Earth, Minnesota man is found guilty by a federal jury of production of child porn. 34-year-old Ryan Thompson, also known as Ryan Townsend, used a minor in December 2020 to produce pornographic images. The 13-year-old victim used her school-issued laptop to message the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline and told them Thompson had been…

Author: TJ Nelson

Scheels Arena Lands Styx

Former candidate who tried to recall Gov. Burgum runs again for North Dakota governor

Get Ready For Pop, Rock and Heavy Metal This Summer in the FM Metro

Portugal. The Man To Play Fargo Brewing / Lamb of God and Mastodon Headed to Bluestem Amphitheater

Police Called To Escort Unruly And Resistant Student Out of Jamestown High

Swearing In for Assistant Chief And Three New Officers in West Fargo

Sen. Raphael Warnock to headline MN DFL’s Annual Dinner

MN BCA Identifies Officers in Use of Force Incident in Fargo Last Week

Delegation Urges District-Wide Mail Audit by U.S. Postal Service

Two People OK After Pickup Goes Through the Ice on Union Lake Near Erskine, MN

Federal Jury Finds White Earth Man Guilty of Production of Child Porn

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