Author: TJ Nelson

Cattle Contract Library Pilot Program Goes Live

WASHINGTON, D.C. (KVRR) — USDA launching the Cattle Contract Library Pilot Program. Its goal is to improve transparency and competition in cattle markets. It will allow users to search terms and information in active contracts used for the purchase of fed cattle. The library also has information on commonly used cattle contract terms. North Dakota Sen. John Hoeven is the…

Fargo Police Chief Responds to Tyre Nichols Beating Death Incident

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo Police Chief Dave Zibolski issued a statement soon after the Tyre Nichols video was released late Friday evening. He called the officers actions “unacceptable” and say they conflict with the larger policing profession. Zibolski also stated, quote, “We are committed to treating those we serve in a compassionate, courteous and dignified manner. Anything less will…

Punk Chef Pizza + Bar Abruptly Closes in Moorhead

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — A pizza restaurant and bar that opened in its new location in Moorhead last summer is now closed for good. In a social media post, the operators of Punk Chef Pizza + Bar announced that Saturday night, January 28, they were officially closing their doors. They say after having to close during COVID as Usher’s and…

N.D. AG Seeks Court Approval On Settlement With Glasser Images

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — North Dakota Attorney General Drew Wrigley is seeking court approval for a settlement with Glasser Images. Owner Jack Glasser closed the business abruptly in October 2021 leaving customers with no way to get a refund or their pictures and videos. The agreement includes an admission that Glasser and a former employee engaged in consumer fraud. The…

Minnesota Man Dies In Wells County Snowmobile Crash

WELLS CO., N.D. (KVRR) — A Jackson, Minnesota man is dead after crashing his snowmobile in Wells County. The 67-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene early Wednesday evening. The crash happened 10 miles southeast of Bowdon, North Dakota. North Dakota Highway Patrol says there were no witnesses to the crash. The crash is under investigation. Categories: Local News,…

Detached Garage and Vehicle Damaged by Fire In Grand Forks

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GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — Grand Forks firefighters are called to a detached garage on fire. It was reported around 3:30 Wednesday afternoon at 219 Seward Avenue. Crews arrived to find smoke billowing out of the roof of the garage. They found a car inside also on fire. It was quickly put out but not before significant damage was done…