Author: TJ Nelson

Cass County Sheriff’s Office Vehicle Hit On I-94

CASS CO., N.D. (KVRR) — A Cass County Sheriff’s Office squad vehicle is damaged while responding to a pursuit. A deputy was on the way to assist North Dakota Highway Patrol around 7 a.m. The deputy was heading west on I-94 near Mapleton nearing the traffic stop location when the squad was hit from behind. There were no injuries. The…

Moorhead Man Sentenced For Hostage Incident in Fargo Last February

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A Moorhead man is sentenced to eight years behind bars for holding a woman hostage in Fargo last February. In court on Monday, Hector Flores changed his plea to guilty to a number of charges including felonious restraint, fleeing a peace officer and domestic violence. Flores got 3 years on a criminal mischief charge and was…

Two Artists With Minnesota Ties Headed to Fargo and West Fargo This Summer

Yung Gravy & Jakob Dylan of The WallflowersFARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Red River Valley Fair has landed an artist that they call “sensational” and known for his unique blend of nostalgia, modern flair, and infectious beats…and he was born in Rochester, Minnesota! Yung Gravy will take the grandstand stage on July 5 with special guest Tayler Holder. Tickets will be…

North Dakota to Face Federal Government in Trial Over DAPL Costs Starting Thursday

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — North Dakota’s case against the federal government for compensation for damages during the Dakota Access Pipeline protests is going to trial on Thursday. It will be overseen and decided by U.S. District Judge Daniel Traynor in Bismarck. The state has been in a battle over recouping $38 million in damages tied to the protest south of…

SWAT Team Arrests Two People From Memphis In North Fargo

Terrica Thompson & Christopher ButtsFARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Red River Valley SWAT is called on to execute another high-risk search warrant in a fugitive investigation. Two people from Tennessee were arrested in the 1300 block of 5th Avenue North around 8 p.m. 35-year-old Terrica Thompson of Memphis was arrested for an outstanding warrant for Second-Degree Attempted Murder in Memphis. 41-year-old…

Dinosaurs Will Be Invading Grand Forks With Jurassic Quest

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — Dinosaurs are returning to Grand Forks in the form of Jurassic Quest. It is billed as North America’s most popular interactive dinosaur experience. Kids and adults will have fun with more hands-on activities, live dinosaur shows, themed rides and even a giant fossil dig. You can catch Jurassic Quest at Alerus Center from February 23-25….

Moorhead is Taking Steps To Comply With New Cannabis Laws

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Moorhead City Council is taking the first steps to allow the legal sale of cannabis. They passed the first reading of an ordinance to make changes to regulations, conditional use requirements and offenses related to drug paraphernalia. State licensing for cannabis-related businesses will begin in 2025 after the Office of Cannabis Management issues its requirements. The…

Owner of Fire Destroyed Lutsen Resort Lodge Wants People To “Stop” Spreading Rumors and Gossip

COURTESY: EDWARD VANEGAS LUTSEN, MNLUTSEN, Minn. (KVRR) — With rumors about lawsuits, unpaid taxes and failed fire inspections after fire destroyed the Lutsen Resort Lodge on Minnesota’s North Shore, the owner is speaking out. Bryce Campbell issued a lengthy statement on Facebook asking people to “stop”. He says “The damage that has been done is going beyond a building.” Campbell…