Author: TJ Nelson

DFL releases priorities for special session on gun control, Republicans say their input wasn’t considered

    ST. PAUL (KVRR) — Democrats in Minnesota release their priorities for a special session on gun control. It comes in the wake of the shooting at Annunciation Church in Minneapolis and the killing of Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband. Gov. Tim Walz and DFL leaders unveiled a list of reforms which includes bans on assault weapons, high-capacity…

Concert series: TJ chats with Arejay Hale, co-founder and drummer of Halestorm, before their Alerus Center show

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — From a childhood dream to international rock and roll stardom. Halestorm was started by a brother and sister duo: she sings while he drums. They’ll be doing that and throwing in a few surprises when they stop at Alerus Center on Thursday night. I had a chance to catch up with the brother, Arejay Hale. “It’s…

Concert series: It’ll be “Just Another Day in Paradise” when Phil Vassar plays Shooting Star Casino

MAHNOMEN, Minn. (KVRR) — Country music singer and songwriter Phil Vassar is set to perform at Shooting Star Casino in Mahnomen. He is set for a rare Saturday night concert on January 10. Most shows at Shooting Star are on Friday nights. Hear Vassar’s hits like “Just Another Day in Paradise” and “Carlene”. He is also known for writing hits…

Budget for 2026 and making the mayor’s job full-time pass Fargo City Commission 3-2

FARGO, N.D.(KVRR) —  As Fargo City Commissioners voted to approve a balanced $140.6 million budget for 2026, they also voted to make the mayor’s position full-time starting in June 2026. That is when the election will be held for the city’s next mayor. The votes were 3-2 with Commissioners Michelle Turnberg and Dave Piepkorn both voting no. To balance the…

AG Wrigley to hold press conference in Fargo on Tuesday about unlawful images investigation

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — North Dakota Attorney General Drew Wrigley is planning to hold a press conference in Fargo on Tuesday on the widening investigation into the creation and distribution of unlawful images. Last week, BCI executed a search warrant at Davies High School for personal property of specific students. Students were allegedly sharing sexually explicit material on Snapchat. We…

MnDOT pauses work statewide to focus on safety after two construction zone workers deaths

ST. PAUL (KVRR) — MnDOT has paused work statewide in recognition of two recent construction zone deaths. The first contractor was killed in Burnsville on September 24 on southbound I-35W. A preliminary investigation suggests the contractor was on foot in the construction zone when he was hit by the driver of a construction vehicle equipped with a boom attachment. The…

West Fargo Police ask for the public’s help for a second time to identify July assault suspect

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Police in West Fargo are asking for the public’s help in identifying and locating a suspect involved in an assault in July. It took place around 4 a.m. on July 2 near the West Fargo Post Office on Main Avenue. The individual was seen driving a black four-door sedan, wearing tan Converse-style shoes. This is…