Author: TJ Nelson

City of Fargo employee under fire for profanity filled Kirk post

Facebook post by Ryan Slapnicka shared by Commissioner Michelle Turnberg on Facebook on September 11, 2025.FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Outrage over an alleged social media post by a City of Fargo employee after the killing of Charlie Kirk sparked a short debate at tonight’s city commission meeting. Commissioner Michelle Turnberg tried to add an item to the agenda on social…

Two people arrested after pursuit that closed sections of I-94 in the noon hour in Douglas County, MN

DOUGLAS CO., Minn. (KVRR) — Douglas County Sheriff’s Office was notified of a stolen vehicle at the Burgen rest stop along I-94 just after noon and responded to the scene. The driver, 41-year-old Nicholas Sleen of Tower, Minnesota, refused to stop and fled westbound on the interstate. Sleen was able to avoid stop sticks placed on the road. A PIT…

Permit process to resume on Kwik Trip location planned off of 52nd Avenue South in Fargo

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Public documents reveal that a permit has been resubmitted for a new Kwik Trip location a few blocks from Walmart on 52nd Avenue South. The documents reveal the permit was abandoned in the system and they are looking to begin the review process again from where it left off. Kwik Trip is expanding into the area…

Concerning message by DGF student prompts investigation by Clay County Sheriff’s Office

DILWORTH, Minn. (KVRR) — Dilworth Glyndon Felton Schools says a concerning message shared with a small group of friends this weekend triggered an investigation by the sheriff’s office. DGF Superintendent Shannon Hunstad in a message to families says the concerning message was first reported to the School Resource Officer. Clay County Sheriff’s Office investigated and determined that there was no…

Second round of livestock disaster assistance released by USDA

WASHINGTON, D.C. (KVRR)– USDA releases the second round of livestock disaster assistance for losses from flooding and wildfire. They are providing $1 billion to livestock producers to help offset increased supplemental feed costs as a result of qualifying wildfires or floods in 2023 and 2024. This second round brings the total livestock set-aside to $2 billion. The Emergency Livestock Relief…

Man arrested after acting erratically and running from police in south Fargo Wednesday morning

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Police respond to the 2600 block of 12th Avenue South just before noon for a man who appeared to have injuries from an altercation. They say 23-year-old Bugwuji Hill, who has no permanent address, was acting erratically and started to run. Officers chased him and used a Taser to subdue the man. Hill was arrested and…