Author: TJ Nelson

Concert Series: Buddy Holly tribute show coming to Fargo Theatre next March

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fans of Buddy Holly & The Crickets will want to catch “Buddy Holly: Oh Boy!” at Fargo Theatre. The tribute band features original cast members from History Theatre’s IVEY-award-winning production of “Buddy! The Buddy Holly Story” endorsed by Sonny Curtis and Jerry Allison of The Crickets! The live performance is reminiscent of Buddy Holly’s 1959 Winter…

Tense moments during preliminary budget talks at Moorhead City Council

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Tensions ran high during discussions about the preliminary budget and the hiring of additional firefighters at Moorhead City Council. After two hours of back and forth, the council voted 6-2 for what they are calling budget proposal levy scenario 3. It would cap a raise of Moorhead property taxes by 5.58% while council members and city…

Perham, MN man accused of prostitution solicitation

OTTER TAIL CO., Minn. (KVRR)– A 55-year-old Perham, Minnesota man is facing prostitution solicitation charges after deputies say he asked for sexual favors from a massage therapist. Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office says Larry McClendon Jr. contacted a New York Mills business looking for a massage. While texting with a therapist, he is accused of asking for sexual services and…

Social media school threat found not credible in Grafton, ND

GRAFTON,N.D. (KVRR) — Grafton School District and local law enforcement have found that a threat circulating on social media was not credible. In his own social media post, Superintendent Darren Albrecht wrote that false information was being projected online. Law enforcement and school officials agree that there is no threat to students or staff based on their investigation. Albrecht says…

Three finalists to be interviewed next week to build new Walsh County jail

GRAFTON, N.D. (KVRR) — Walsh County is moving forward with plans to build a new jail to be paid for with a sales tax increase that passed during a special election in May. Three finalists for the job have been selected and will be interviewed next week. They include architecture firms out of Minneapolis and St. Louis Park, Minnesota and…

New ND Air National Guard detachment to support B-52 operations at Minot Air Force Base

MINOT, N.D. (KVRR) —  Military leaders are establishing a second North Dakota Air National Guard detachment to support operations at Minot Air Force Base. Gov. Kelly Armstrong says the B-52 Operational Classic Association detachment was approved by U.S. Air Force Headquarters last week. The Guard’s 219th Security Forces Squadron works jointly with active-duty Air Force personnel to provide security for…

FAA approves $15 million to upgrade runway and infrastructure at GFK

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — The FAA has awarded over $15 million for infrastructure improvements at Grand Forks International Airport. That includes the reconstruction and upgrade of the primary runway and taxiway pavement and lighting that have reached the end of their useful life. Reconstruction will be completed in three phases. The overall project is estimated to cost $60 million,…

Town hall meeting planned Tuesday to talk about relocating Downtown Engagement Center

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A town hall meeting will be held next Tuesday to talk about the possible relocation of the Downtown Engagement Center, or DEC. The meeting will be held in Fargo City Commission Chambers from 5 to 6:30 on September 23. It will also be streamed at TVFargo.com as well as on the city’s Facebook and YouTube accounts….