Author: TJ Nelson

AG Wrigley to hold press conference in Fargo on Tuesday about unlawful images investigation

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — North Dakota Attorney General Drew Wrigley is planning to hold a press conference in Fargo on Tuesday on the widening investigation into the creation and distribution of unlawful images. Last week, BCI executed a search warrant at Davies High School for personal property of specific students. Students were allegedly sharing sexually explicit material on Snapchat. We…

MnDOT pauses work statewide to focus on safety after two construction zone workers deaths

ST. PAUL (KVRR) — MnDOT has paused work statewide in recognition of two recent construction zone deaths. The first contractor was killed in Burnsville on September 24 on southbound I-35W. A preliminary investigation suggests the contractor was on foot in the construction zone when he was hit by the driver of a construction vehicle equipped with a boom attachment. The…

West Fargo Police ask for the public’s help for a second time to identify July assault suspect

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Police in West Fargo are asking for the public’s help in identifying and locating a suspect involved in an assault in July. It took place around 4 a.m. on July 2 near the West Fargo Post Office on Main Avenue. The individual was seen driving a black four-door sedan, wearing tan Converse-style shoes. This is…

Woman trapped in vehicle after crash in Grand Forks that impacted traffic for well over an hour

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — A woman gets trapped in her vehicle after a crash at the intersection of South Washington Street and Demers Avenue. Police were called to the scene Sunday just before 4 p.m. after multiple 911 calls. A 69-year-old man’s vehicle hit the 78-year-old woman’s vehicle causing it to roll over, trapping her. She was cut out…

Pet bobcat goes missing near Warroad, MN….sheriff’s office warns “Do not approach it”

Roseau County Sheriff’s Office FacebookROSEAU CO., Minn. (KVRR) — An unusual request is issued by Roseau County Sheriff’s Office. The owner of this pet bobcat says it has escaped in the Warroad, Minnesota area. The sheriff’s office says if you see the animal, do not approach it and call them or Minnesota DNR. Bobcats are listed as a regulated species…

Fargo Mayor Mahoney given 2025 Leadership Excellence Award

Mayor Dr. Tim Mahoney (center) given 2025 Leadership Excellence Award by the North Dakota League of Cities BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo Mayor Dr. Tim Mahoney has been given the 2025 Leadership Excellence Award by the North Dakota League of Cities. The award was presented during the leagues annual conference in Bismarck. They say Mahoney was selected for his compassion…

Hawley, MN man enters not guilty plea in fatal crash with bicyclist in downtown Fargo

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The man accused of hitting and running over a bicyclist in downtown Fargo in March has entered a not guilty plea to a felony charge of duty in accident involving death. 43-year-old Jeremy Jorgenson of Hawley, Minnesota was supposed to appear in court on the charge today but earlier this week he waived his right to…

Moorhead lands major federal grant to replace around 30 lead pipes

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Moorhead just landed a major grant to help remove lead pipes. Mayor Shelly Carlson says the city got a nearly $467,000 federal grant from U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and MN Public Facilities Authority Drinking Water State Revolving Fund. The funding will allow Moorhead Public Service to replace thirty lead service lines in the city. The lead…