Author: TJ Nelson

Couple in the hospital after carbon monoxide exposure in rural Garfield, MN

DOUGLAS CO., Minn. (KVRR) — A Douglas County, Minnesota couple were rushed to the hospital last night after showing signs of carbon monoxide exposure. The sheriff’s office says Nicole Feeken called 911 to report symptoms consistent with a heart attack. She said her husband, Jason Feeken, was starting to experience a seizure. Dispatchers immediately told them to get out of…

Former controller for Salon Professional Academy sentenced to 30 days in jail for embezzling money

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A Fargo woman changes her plea to guilty to felony theft charges for embezzling money from her former employer, Salon Professional Academy. Alexis Engelking was sentenced to three years but will only have to serve 30 days in jail and 18 months of probation. Restitution will be determined at a later date. Court records show the…

Minnesota Governor’s Pheasant Hunting Opener comes to Ortonville

ORTONVILLE, Minn. (KVRR) — Gov. Tim Walz celebrating the 13th annual Minnesota Governor’s Pheasant Hunting Opener in Ortonville and Big Stone County. That’s about two hours southeast of Fargo. His hunting party harvested two roosters Saturday morning. Walz applauded the vital conservation work being done by organizations in Big Stone County and across Minnesota’s pheasant range. “Thank you to the…

Another search is conducted in Marshall County, MN for woman missing since 1996

Pictured Left to Right: Scott Mekash (Pennington County Chief Deputy), Mark Ellerbusch (Marshall County Sergaent), Alison Case & K-9 Canik (Valley Water and Rescue), Lisa Rodriguez (Safranski’s Daughter), Melanie Noyes (Safranski’s Daughter), Kimberly Roadfeldt & K-9 Frankie (Valley Water and Rescue), Jason Boman (Marshall County Sheriff), Jason Cervantes (Pine to Prairie Drug Task Force), and Jon Tinnes (Marshall County Chief…

PBR Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour coming to Alerus Center this winter

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — Professional bull riders are getting ready to return to Grand Forks this winter for the PBR Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour. Fans can expect the electrifying energy and edge-of-your-seat action that has made America’s original extreme sport a favorite. The tour will stop at Alerus Center on February 6 and 7, 2026. Top bull riders in…

Spencer Moen’s appeal for a new trial is rejected by North Dakota Supreme Court

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — North Dakota Supreme Court has rejected Spencer Moen’s appeal for a new trial. The opinion was unanimous in affirming the criminal judgment against the West Fargo man. Moen argues the district court violated his constitutional right to confront witnesses because it failed to comply with statutory requirements for allowing remote testimony by child witnesses. Last December,…

Two incidents on Otter Tail Lake on Saturday have positive outcomes

OTTER TAIL CO., Minn. (KVRR)– Authorities responded to two incidents on Otter tail Lake over the weekend that both had positive outcomes. A catamaran style sailboat capsized around 3:30 in the afternoon on Saturday. Deputies arrived to find a good samaritan helping the boaters upright the sailboat and no one was hurt. Just over an hour later, a man from…

Park Rapids, MN husband and wife face charges after man is stabbed over alleged affair

Charles Justus / Danielle WestphalPARK RAPIDS, Minn. (KVRR) — A husband and wife in Park Rapids, Minnesota are jailed after a stabbing early Saturday morning. Hubbard County deputies responded to a call of an adult male and his 5-year-old daughter screaming for help outside a trailer home in Straight River Township outside of Park Rapids. Deputies say 49-year-old David Kerr…