PARK RAPIDS, Minn. (KVRR) — A man walking in Park Rapids is hit by a vehicle and later dies at a hospital. Minnesota State Patrol says the incident happened Friday night just before 6 o’clock when 68-year-old Willard Pietila was walking near 1st Street West and Lake Avenue. He was hit by a Jeep driven by 37-year-old Lacy Johansen of…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo’s Police Advisory & Oversight Board is hearing about this year’s stats when it comes to arrests and the use of force by officers. Fargo officers have responded to 90,189 calls for service, with 5,888 calls resulting in arrests. Of those, use of force was used in 152 calls and around 2.5% of arrests involved an…
NELSON CO. N.D. (KVRR) — A vehicle reported stolen in Fargo is involved in a high speed chase with law enforcement on Highway 2 near Larimore. A Grand Forks deputy tried to stop the vehicle just afer 11 last night but the driver fled hitting speeds of 100 miles per hour. It took a PIT maneuver and tire deflation devices…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo-based RDO Equipment is now operating in Idaho, Utah and Wyoming. The farm and construction equipment and service retailer has finalized its purchase of eight, Honnen Equipment locations. RDO’s President Chris Cooper said, “We’re eager to keep building relationships with new customers. At RDO, we have always viewed growth as a means of getting better, not…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Here’s your chance to see the work being done on the new Moorhead High School. Phase 1 of the multi-year construction project is opening in January. District leaders say you’ll get a chance to see the cutting-edge classrooms and integrated technology with guided tours of the learning neighborhoods, student commons and collaborative spaces. The preview event…
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KVRR) — Rep. Kelly Armstrong’s resolution directing the Committees on Oversight and Accountability, Ways and Means, and the Judiciary to continue their investigations as part of the impeachment inquiry of President Joe Biden has passed the House of Representatives. The vote was along party lines, 221 to 212. “The purpose of the impeachment inquiry resolution is to strengthen…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo Park District has a new executive director and it’s Susan Faus. She has been serving as the interim executive director since September and filled the role following the firing of Dave Leker in June over leadership concerns. The board approved Faus on a 4-1 vote, with Board Vice President Aaron Hill voting against. Faus joined…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — First Responders Toy and Food Drive is coming up this weekend. You can drop off donations of new toys, clothing, nonperishable food and financial donations to buy toys for kids at the 52nd Avenue South Walmart in Fargo. The drive will take place Saturday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fargo Public Schools will assist in…
CROOKSTON, Minn. (KVRR) — OK Tire is expanding into Crookston, Minnesota. The employee-owned business is acquiring Todd’s Tire, a tire retailer and mechanical service. It has served Crookston with automotive services for many years. OK Tire says it will keep the same team that has built Todd’s Tire. OK Tire was started in Fargo back in 1960 and has most…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Families struggling to make ends meet this holiday season are getting a little boost from The Salvation Army. They will be giving out Christmas Food Boxes this week to families in need. The distribution event will take place on Friday from 8:30 am to 4 pm at Hope Lutheran Church at 3636 25th Street South in…
