Author: TJ Nelson

Local Choir Group Practices To Perform With Foreigner at Scheels Arena

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVVR) —  One of the best selling rock n roll bands of all time is heading to Fargo’s Scheels Arena on Wednesday night, May 10, with its Greatest Hits Tour. But Foreigner will not be taking the stage alone. They’ll be joined by some rather young vocalists. They nabbed the spot through a contest at The Eagle….

More Charges Dropped Against Activist Winona LaDuke

WADENA CO., Minn. (KVRR) — Wadena County has dropped the last remaining misdemeanor charge against activist Winona LaDuke. She was charged for her role in the protest against the Enbridge Line 3 pipeline in the county in July 2021. Charges against six co-defendants were dismissed last year. Last month, LaDuke had two counts of criminal trespass dismissed in Aitkin County….

Horace Council Member Stephanie Landstrom Target of Recall Election

HORACE, N.D. (KVRR) — There is another recall election on the horizon in Horace, North Dakota. A petition has been submitted and approved to recall Council Member Stephanie Landstrom. A total of 98 valid signatures were required to initiate the recall process. The filing deadline for other candidates is June 13. The election will take place on Tuesday, August 15…

Committee Proposes Expanded Foreign Transaction Oversight After Failed Fufeng Project

WASHINGTON, D.C. (KVRR) — The failed Fufeng wet corn milling project near Grand Forks has prompted a proposed change to jurisdiction over foreign transactions. The project was killed earlier this year when Air Force officials cited national security concerns. The plant was planned on land about 12 miles from Grand Forks Air Force Base. The Committee on Foreign Investment in…

45 Gang Members Indicted on Federal Charges in Minneapolis

MINNEAPOLIS (KVRR) — Forty-five gang members and associates are indicted on federal charges in Minneapolis. The majority of the members from the Highs and the Bloods are from Minneapolis. Thirty of them are charged with alleged murder, attempted murder, robbery, obstruction of justice and drug trafficking. Additional charges include the use of a firearm to commit murder and drug trafficking….

Whole Batch of Concerts Announced At The Lights, MN State Fair and Target Field

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Country music artist Granger Smith is bringing his farewell tour to The Lights in West Fargo. He’ll take the stage, along with his alter ego Earl Dibbles Jr., on Saturday, July 22. Smith recently announced his decision to leave country music after touring for 24 years and instead turn to the ministry. Tickets can be found…

Bids To Be Awarded For Fire Station No. 8 in South Fargo

City commission also approved plans for the NP Avenue Parking Garage downtown

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo City Commission approves the next steps to award bids for the construction of Fire Station No. 8. Bids were opened last month and came in $59,000 over the initial estimate, which is within the city’s contingency plans. It will be built along 33rd Street and 66th Avenue South, near the new 64th Avenue South overpass….