Author: TJ Nelson

Three Men Charged in Fatal Assault and Stabbing Saturday in Bemidji

Daniel Keezer, James Burnette III & Robert Keezer Jr.BELTRAMI CO., Minn. (KVRR) — Three men from Detroit Lakes, Mahnomen and Waubun face charges after an 18-year-old was assaulted and stabbed multiple times in Bemidji. Officers arrived around 3:30 a.m. Saturday to find 18-year-old Andrew Fisher of rural Bemijdi dead at the scene. Witnesses were able to provide descriptions of the…

Bonanzaville Rolls Out Big Plans For the 4th of July

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — If you’re still working on your 4th of July plans, you might want to consider stopping by Bonanzaville in West Fargo. The Cass County Historical Society museum complex is holding its annual old fashioned carnival fun this 4th. For just $25 per family or $10 per adult and $5 for kids, you’ll be able to…

Carson Wentz Under Fire For Black Bear Hunt

Carson Wentz/cj_wentz11/InstagramFARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Former NFL and NDSU quarterback Carson Wentz is getting some backlash on social media over a hunting post. Wentz shared this picture to his Instagram page and one called wentzbrosoutdoors with Zach Wentz on Friday. Carson wrote: “Got the opportunity to spot and stalk black bear in one of our new favorite places on earth—…

Moorhead Council Member Steve Lindaas Resigns for Role in Federal Government

Moorhead City Council Member Steve LindaasMOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Changes are coming to the Moorhead City Council. It has accepted the resignation of Ward 4 Council Member Steve Lindaas and declared the seat vacant. The MSUM physics professor is leaving to work with the Department of Energy in Washington, D.C. But he told the council he will return to Moorhead….

Minnesota State University Moorhead Student Crowned Miss Minnesota

Angelina Amerigo/Miss Minnesota Scholarship OrganizationWELCH, Minn. (KVRR) — A Minnesota State University Moorhead student is crowned Miss Minnesota. Twenty-two year-old Angelina Amerigo beat out around two dozen other women from across the state for the title Friday night at Treasure Island Casino. Amerigo picks up a crown and $10,000 scholarship and moves on to compete for the title of “Miss…

Corps of Engineers to Complete the Demolition of Drayton Dam This Week

Drayton Dam(March)/HSG Park Joint Venture, LLCPEMBINA CO., N.D. (KVRR) — Work to replace the Drayton Dam in Pembina County is nearing the halfway point as the Corps of Engineers completes its demolition this week. The two year project started last July as part of the larger Fargo Moorhead Flood Protection Project. The $7.7 million Drayton project features a new dam…

Person is Hit and Killed by a boat on Lake Six in Otter Tail County

OTTER TAIL CO., Minn. (KVRR) — Otter Tail County authorities are investigating a fatal boating accident. A person was hit by a boat on Lake Six just after 4 o’clock Thursday afternoon in Hobart Township southwest of Frazee. Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office was sent to the scene and says the individual had life-threatening injuries. Life-saving measures were attempted at…

Athletic Trainer Arrested for Alleged Sexual Assault During Summer Sports Program at Fargo South

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A Fargo Public Schools teacher and athletic trainer contracted through Sanford Health is arrested for sexual assault. In a joint statement from the district and Sanford, Levi Tande was arrested after a student taking part in a summer sports program at South High School reported an inappropriate situation had occurred with Tande. An investigation by the…

Two People From Red Lake Reservation Indicted in Child’s Death

MINNEAPOLIS (KVRR) – Two people from the Red Lake Reservation are indicted for child neglect after the death of a child. According to court documents, 41-year-old Julius Fineday and 63-year-old Sharon Rosebear deprived the child of necessary food, clothing, shelter, health care, and supervision. The U.S. Attorney says the neglect throughout 2022 caused the death. Fineday is charged with one…

Fargo Teen Changes Plea In Sexual Assault of Young Girl

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A Fargo teen accused of sexually assaulting a 7-year-old girl last June changes his plea to guilty. 18-year-old Draven Unterseher pleaded guilty on Monday to one count of gross sexual imposition with a victim under 15. Court documents say he assaulted the girl while she was sleeping in her bedroom. Sentencing is set for August 21st….