Author: TJ Nelson

State trooper captures semi pileup on I-94 east of Moorhead on Tuesday afternoon

CLAY CO., Minn. (KVRR) — Winter weather driving skills are being put to the test across our region. Minnesota State Patrol Sgt. Jesse Grabow sharing this video of numerous semi’s piled up on I-94 westbound just east of Moorhead. Traffic was being diverted at Exit 15, the Downer exit. No life threatening injuries are reported. We have numerous other reports…

Connections Tourism: Fargo Theatre lands major restoration matching grant

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo Theatre has landed a major boost in funding through North Dakota’s 2025 Tourism and Community Enhancement Grants. The historic theatre was awarded a $500,000 Historic Theater Restoration Matching Grant. It was built in 1926 and is home to the “Mighty Wurlitzer” theatre pipe organ. The building is on the National Register of Historic Places. Ellendale…

Federal lawsuit filed against former deputy, sheriff and Cass Co. over alleged sexual misconduct

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) —  A Cass County woman has filed a federal lawsuit against former Cass County Deputy Darin Viken. According to court records, Latisha Lenius is claiming multiple incidents of sexual intimidation, sexual abuse, and sexual assault by Viken while she was ordered to participate in the 24/7 Sobriety Program. She claims the incidents occurred between November 2023 and…

Fargo agrees to end annexation process of Applied Digital land, Harwood still needs to vote on agreement

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The land where Applied Digital is building a $3 billion AI data center will not be annexed by Fargo. City commissioners voting 5-0 tonight to accept an agreement with the City of Harwood to stop the process of annexing around 300 acres of land between the two cities. Construction is well underway on the data center…

Hunt to remain in custody after he waived detention hearing in brother’s murder case

D’Angelo HuntFARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The Spirit Lake Reservation man charged in federal court with the murder of his brother will remain in custody in Grand Forks. D’Angelo Hunt waived today’s detention hearing. The 26-year-old is charged with second-degree murder of his brother, 28-year-old Isaac Hunt. Isaac was reported missing in March of 2024. His remains were found during another…

Fosston ignites new effort to take control of First Care Medical Services from Essentia Health

FOSSTON, Minn. (KVRR) — The City of Fosston is once again trying to terminate its agreement with Essentia Health for services at First Care Medical Services. In a statement, city leaders say they have filed a motion in Polk County District Court to compel Essentia Health to arbitrate, after they were unsuccessful in resolving the dispute by more informal means. Last…

Initial appearance held For D’Angelo Hunt in the killing of his brother, Isaac Hunt, in 2024

D’Angelo HuntFARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — An initial appearance is held for D’Angelo Hunt in Grand Forks where he was appointed an attorney. Hunt faces federal charges of second degree murder for the death of his brother, 28-year-old Isaac Hunt in 2024 on Spirit Lake Reservation. Isaac went missing in March of that year and his remains were finally located during…

Brother of missing man on Spirit Lake Reservation charged with his murder

D’Angelo HuntFORT TOTTEN, N.D. (KVRR) — The brother of a missing man on Spirit Lake Reservation is now charged in federal court with his murder. 26-year-old D’Angelo Hunt is being held in Grand Forks County Jail on charges of second degree murder and offenses in Indian country. Court documents reveal Hunt and his brother Isaac Hunt got into a fight…