Author: TJ Nelson

Social media school threat found not credible in Grafton, ND

GRAFTON,N.D. (KVRR) — Grafton School District and local law enforcement have found that a threat circulating on social media was not credible. In his own social media post, Superintendent Darren Albrecht wrote that false information was being projected online. Law enforcement and school officials agree that there is no threat to students or staff based on their investigation. Albrecht says…

Three finalists to be interviewed next week to build new Walsh County jail

GRAFTON, N.D. (KVRR) — Walsh County is moving forward with plans to build a new jail to be paid for with a sales tax increase that passed during a special election in May. Three finalists for the job have been selected and will be interviewed next week. They include architecture firms out of Minneapolis and St. Louis Park, Minnesota and…

New ND Air National Guard detachment to support B-52 operations at Minot Air Force Base

MINOT, N.D. (KVRR) —  Military leaders are establishing a second North Dakota Air National Guard detachment to support operations at Minot Air Force Base. Gov. Kelly Armstrong says the B-52 Operational Classic Association detachment was approved by U.S. Air Force Headquarters last week. The Guard’s 219th Security Forces Squadron works jointly with active-duty Air Force personnel to provide security for…

FAA approves $15 million to upgrade runway and infrastructure at GFK

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — The FAA has awarded over $15 million for infrastructure improvements at Grand Forks International Airport. That includes the reconstruction and upgrade of the primary runway and taxiway pavement and lighting that have reached the end of their useful life. Reconstruction will be completed in three phases. The overall project is estimated to cost $60 million,…

Town hall meeting planned Tuesday to talk about relocating Downtown Engagement Center

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A town hall meeting will be held next Tuesday to talk about the possible relocation of the Downtown Engagement Center, or DEC. The meeting will be held in Fargo City Commission Chambers from 5 to 6:30 on September 23. It will also be streamed at TVFargo.com as well as on the city’s Facebook and YouTube accounts….

Mahnomen man killed and driver arrested after crashing into tractor on Highway 200 Tuesday night

Chance KeezerMAHNOMEN CO., Minn. (KVRR) — A Mahnomen, Minnesota man is dead after the vehicle he was riding in struck a tractor towing a piece of equipment Tuesday night. The crash happened just after 7 p.m. on Highway 200 near the Mahnomen and Norman County line. The sheriff’s office says 53-year-old Robert Keezer Sr. was pronounced dead at the scene….

TJ Nelson talks with A.J. Croce as he brings his and his father’s music to Fargo Theatre next week

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A.J. Croce is touring the country and after years of “not” playing his father’s music, now embraces it to the delight of audiences. A tagline of his tour is “Where the songbook ends, the story begins” and you’ll hear it all next Monday at Fargo Theatre. “People come for the nostalgia of my father’s music, which…

Concert Series: “Cowboy As It Gets Tour” starring Riley Green coming to The Ralph

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — Riley Green is one of the biggest rising stars in country music. He is bringing his friends Justin Moore, Mackenzie Carpenter and Adam Hood with him on the “Cowboy As It Gets Tour” which will stop at Ralph Engelstad Arena. The concert is set for Saturday, August 22. Yes, next summer. But tickets will already…