Author: TJ Nelson

Boy fatally mauled by dog near New York Mills, MN is identified

NEW YORK MILLS, Minn. (KVRR) — A three-year-old boy mauled to death by a dog west of New York Mills, Minnesota on Sunday has been identified as Beckett Brown. His 51-year-old grandmother, Kristen Nelson, is in a Fargo hospital after suffering serious injuries while trying to stop the attack. Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office says Beckett entered an outside enclosure…

Testy exchange at Moorhead City Council over the mayor’s choice for mayor pro tem

Moorhead Mayor Shelly Carlson, Council Member Deb White and Council Member Lisa BorgenMOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — A simple motion to appoint Moorhead Mayor Shelly Carlson to several area boards including Metro Flood Diversion Authority Planning Committee was derailed by a dispute over the mayor pro tem. Carlson announced that she was appointing Council Member Lisa Borgen to the role. The…

Police concerned foul play is involved in disappearance of West Fargo woman, people asked to check cameras

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Police in Fargo and West Fargo say they have concerns that foul play is involved in the disappearance of a West Fargo woman. During a news conference on 24-year-old Isadora Wengel, Fargo Police Chief Dave Zibolski called the investigation complex. He says Wengel was last seen on New Year’s Eve by her dad. He is asking…

Minnesota sues Trump Administration over ICE surge

MINNEAPOLIS (KVRR) — Minnesota Attorney General Ellison and the cities of Minneapolis and Saint Paul are suing the Trump Administration to halt “Operation Metro Surge”. They allege that the surge is unconstitutional and unlawful, violating the First and Tenth Amendments, the Equal Sovereignty Principle and the federal Administrative Procedure Act. They claim the surge of federal agents is pretext for…

UPDATE: Authorities identify family of three-year-boy killed by American Pitbull near New York Mills, MN

UPDATE:  NEW YORK MILLS, Minn. — The Ottertail County Sheriff’s Office has released the names of those involved in a dog attack that resulted in the death of a three-year-old boy. According to the Ottertail County Sheriff’s Office identified the three year old victim as Beckett Brown. His grandmother, who also received injuries during the attack is identified as Kristen…

Homicide investigation underway at Sky Dancer Casino and Resort in Belcourt, ND

BELCOURT, N.D. (KVRR) — U.S. Attorney Nick Chase confirms that a homicide investigation is underway at Sky Dancer Casino and Resort in Belcourt, North Dakota. Local law enforcement and FBI are investigating the stabbing death of a woman at the hotel. A suspect is in custody. Rolette County Sheriff’s Office staff says they are not releasing additional information at this…

FBI and local law enforcement investigate homicide on Spirit Lake Reservation, juvenile in custody

FORT TOTTEN, N.D. (KVRR)  — A male juvenile suspect has been taken into custody during a homicide investigation on Spirit Lake Reservation. The victim has been identified as Jesse Clark Davis, known to family and community members as JC. Spirit Lake Tribal Council says in a statement that they believe this to be an isolated event and there is no…