Author: TJ Nelson

Essentia Health and Marshfield Clinic Health System Proposed Merger

DULUTH, Minn. (KVRR) — Essentia Health and Marshfield Clinic Health System plan to merge. They have entered into an agreement to form a new integrated regional health system serving rural and mid-urban communities across four states. They hope to get regulatory approval by the end of the year. Essentia Health serves patients in Minnesota, Wisconsin and North Dakota. It is…

Europe, Australia, New Zealand and Grand Forks? Jonas Brothers Heading To Alerus Center

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — Jonas Brothers are expanding their tour to Europe, Australia, New Zealand and Grand Forks? The tour will make a stop at Alerus Center on Friday, November 17th. The talented musical brothers also have stops planned at the Minnesota State Fair, Winnipeg and St. Paul later in the fall. Fans will have to register for a…

Rochester Man Arrested for Luring of Minor in Grand Forks County

GRAND FORKS CO., N.D. (KVRR) — A Rochester, Minnesota man is arrested in Emerado, North Dakota while attempting to meet who he thought was a teenage girl. It ended up being a sheriff’s deputy. 27-year-old Daniel Henke is accused of luring a minor by computer and solicitation of a minor. Henke initiated a text message conversation with a sheriff’s deputy,…

Becker County Murder Suspect Turns Himself In To Los Angeles Police

BECKER CO., Minn. (KVRR) — A man wanted for a murder in Pine Point in Becker County, Minnesota last month turns himself in to Los Angeles Police. Becker County Sheriff’s Office says 40-year-old Michael Croud of Ogema is awaiting extradition back to Minnesota from California. Croud is charged with 2nd degree murder and is accused of shooting 35-year-old David Hanks…

West Acres Mall Announces Lush is Coming This Fall

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A new store called Lush is coming to West Acres Mall in Fargo this fall. The company carries a wide variety of handmade cosmetics. In a social media release from the mall, they say Lush focuses on creating innovative products and using fresh, ethically-sourced ingredients. The store will be located between Pretzelmaker and Orange Julius and…

“Swing Fore Support” To Help Officers at Suite Shots

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Here is another way you can support the Fargo Police Department. Suite Shots in Fargo is hosting “Swing Fore Support” on Thursday from 10 am until 11 pm. Fifty-percent of game play all day will be donated to the Leadership Care Fund. That fund helps officers through medical emergencies and life-changing events. You can find more…

Minnesota Aims To Boosts Outdoor Recreation Industry Through Tourism and Jobs

ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR) — Four state agencies in Minnesota are combining forces to expand the state’s ten billion dollar outdoor recreation industry. Gov. Tim Walz says “From the North Shore to the Winona bluffs, tourism is central to telling the story of who we are as a state”. Walz says the partnership will highlight Minnesota’s world-class natural resources and…

West Fargo Daycare Provider Pleads Not Guilty to 9 Counts Against Her

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A West Fargo in-home daycare provider enters not guilty pleas to all nine counts of child neglect and abuse. 42-year-old Miranda Sorlie entered the pleas on Friday in Cass County District Court. Sorlie is accused of neglecting children under her care between January 2020 and last May. According to court documents, a one-year-old boy was taken…

Woman Thrown From Golf Cart in Mapleton July 15 Dies of Her Injuries

Ashley TangedalFARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A Fargo woman thrown from a golf cart in Mapleton on July 15 has died of her injuries. An obituary says 37-year-old Ashley Tangedal died last Wednesday of her injuries at Sanford. A funeral is set for Saturday at Hanson-Runsvold Funeral Home. Tangedal was taken by Sanford AirMed from Mapleton to Fargo after being thrown…