TJ Nelson, Author at KVRR Local News

Woman Takes Cab As Driver Uses Restroom in Fosston, Arrested in Bemidji

February 1, 2023

TJ Nelson,

BEMIDJI, Minn. (KVRR) — A Cass Lake, Minnesota woman is arrested after being accused of stealing a cab. Police say 34-year-old Mardee Jones was getting a ride in a Doyle Taxi Cab last night from Essentia in Fargo to Cass Lake. When the driver stopped at a Fosston gas station to use the restroom, police say Jones got behind the…

“Garrison Keiller at 80” Coming to Fargo Theatre in March

January 31, 2023

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — If you’ve been missing all the “News from Lake Wobegon”, here is your chance to get caught-up, in person. Fargo Theatre is hosting “Garrison Keillor at 80” on Thursday, March 2. Keillor is the creator and star of “A Prairie Home Companion” which ran on public radio in Minnesota and across the country for decades. His…

U.S. Air Force: Fufeng Grand Forks Project Presents Threat to National Security

Grand Forks Mayor Requests Project Be Stopped, Pending City Council Approval

January 31, 2023

TJ Nelson,

WASHINGTON, D.C. (KVRR) — A U.S. Air Force assistant secretary says the force’s position on Fufeng’s project in Grand Forks is unambiguous: it presents a significant threat to national security. That was in a letter to Sen. John Hoeven by Andrew P. Hunter, Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition, Technology & Logistics. He wrote the project presents both…

Cattle Contract Library Pilot Program Goes Live

January 31, 2023

TJ Nelson,

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…

DUI Driver Tries To Escape From Hospital

January 30, 2023

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A Moorhead man involved in a drunk driving crash tries to escape from authorities at the hospital. Highway Patrol says 46-year-old Alan Walker crashed head-on into a vehicle on Cass County 81 near Hickson around 1 a.m. He fled to his house in rural Clay County. Sheriff’s deputies found him and took him to Sanford in…

Unlicensed Daycare Provider Charged With Murder of Infant in Carrington

January 30, 2023

TJ Nelson,

CARRINGTON, N.D. (KVRR) — A woman running an unlicensed daycare in Carrington, North Dakota is arrested for the murder of an infant and the abuse of another child. On September 26, 2022, first responders were called to Patricia Wick’s house for an unresponsive 5-month old baby. The baby was air flighted to Sanford Hospital in Fargo and later died as…

Lynyrd Skynyrd Celebrating 50 Years With Summer Red River Valley Fair Stop

January 29, 2023

TJ Nelson,

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Legendary southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd will be rocking the grandstand at Red River Valley Fair this summer as they celebrate 50 years of making music. The band behind hits like “Sweet Home Alabama” and “Free Bird” will be in West Fargo on Saturday, July 15th. Skynyrd joins previously announced headliners Dan + Shay and…

Fargo Police Chief Responds to Tyre Nichols Beating Death Incident

January 29, 2023

TJ Nelson,

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

January 29, 2023

TJ Nelson,

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

January 26, 2023

TJ Nelson,

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…

Author: TJ Nelson

Woman Takes Cab As Driver Uses Restroom in Fosston, Arrested in Bemidji

“Garrison Keiller at 80” Coming to Fargo Theatre in March

U.S. Air Force: Fufeng Grand Forks Project Presents Threat to National Security

Grand Forks Mayor Requests Project Be Stopped, Pending City Council Approval

Cattle Contract Library Pilot Program Goes Live

DUI Driver Tries To Escape From Hospital

Unlicensed Daycare Provider Charged With Murder of Infant in Carrington

Lynyrd Skynyrd Celebrating 50 Years With Summer Red River Valley Fair Stop

Fargo Police Chief Responds to Tyre Nichols Beating Death Incident

Punk Chef Pizza + Bar Abruptly Closes in Moorhead

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

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