Author: TJ Nelson

Grand Forks Police Address Alleged Abduction Rumors

They say there is no cause for concern

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — Police in Grand Forks are addressing a rumor going around about an alleged abduction attempt by a Hispanic woman in a white van with men inside. Police say surveillance cameras confirmed the various descriptions, but there was no evidence to suggest that an abduction was attempted. They say there is no cause for concern. Categories:…

UPDATE: I-29 & I-94 Both Open, No Travel Advised

MnDOT has closed Highway 210 from Fergus Falls to Breckenridge

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR Update 8:30pm 02/22/22) — The continued storm has led to a number of flight cancellations at Fargo’s Hector International Airport. As far as the roads, both I-29 and I-94 are back open but no travel is advised due to blowing snow and dangerously brutal wind chills. North Dakota Highway Patrol says speeds are reduced. A number of…

UPDATE: Missing Moorhead Woman Located and is Safe

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR Update 03/09/22) — Moorhead Police: Hassan is no longer considered a missing person. She was located and was safe. Thank you for your concern. **Original Story Below** Police in Moorhead are asking the public for help in locating a missing woman. They say 23-year-old Hamdi Hassan was last seen by family members on Sunday. Police say the…

Board of Higher Education Expected To Name New NDSU President Wednesday

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — NDSU will select it’s 15th president on Wednesday after a morning of final interviews. Drs. David Cook, Hesham El-Rewini, and Mary Holz Clause are the remaining candidates to replace President Dean Bresciani. The State Board of Higher Education will interview the finalists and then announce their selection Wednesday afternoon. Bresciani will serve as president through December…

Altru’s President Is Out Days Before New CEO Starts

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — There is a sudden leadership shakeup at Altru Health System in Grand Forks. Dr. Steven Weiser who has served as Altru’s President is out. Karen Thingelstad, chair of Altru’s Board of Directors says, quote, “This decision has been made in the best interest of the organization” and she wishes him well in his future endeavors….

One dead after shooting outside St. Paul funeral home

St. Paul shooting (Fox 9)ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR) – Police in St. Paul say one person was killed and several others were injured in a shooting on the city’s west side outside a funeral home. At the scene there were numerous squad cars, yellow crime scene tape and evidence markers outside the Simple Traditions by Bradshaw Funeral Home. Mandy Fallon,…

Body of Missing Man Found in Rolette County

ROLETTE CO., N.D. (KVRR) — The body of a man who went missing earlier this month in Rolette County, North Dakota has been found. Rolette County Sheriff’s Office says the body of Erion Peltier was found Saturday evening. Another search for Peltier had been planned for Tuesday but that has now been called off. They did not provide any other…