Author: TJ Nelson

Fundraiser started for Lisbon, ND couple seriously injured while on vacation in Alaska

Ty and Katelyn Michels and boys/GoFundMeFARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A Lisbon, North Dakota couple on vacation in Alaska sustained serious injuries in a head on crash on July 25. Caringbridge and GoFundMe posts for Ty and Katelyn Michels say both are in hospitals in two different states. Ty Michels is in Anchorage, Alaska awaiting surgery on both his ankle and…

Gov. Walz invites Canadians to visit Minnesota during downturn in tourism

ST. PAUL (KVRR) — Gov. Tim Walz is extending an invitation to Canadians to visit Minnesota. He says “We want our Canadian neighbors to know they’re not just welcome here — they’re encouraged to visit and continue our long friendship.” Air and vehicle travel from Canada into the U.S. has dropped dramatically in recent months. Some attribute that to negative…

Bismarck police chief roles goes to in-house candidate and not Grand Forks city council member

Daniel Weigel / Jason StugelmeyerBismarck, N.D. (KVRR) — A Grand Forks City Council member will not be the next police chief in Bismarck. Bismarck City Commission has picked Jason Stugelmeyer, a deputy chief with Bismarck Police Department, for the top job. He has been with the department for 24 years and was one of two finalists along with Danny Weigel…

Thief River Falls woman charged with attempted murder after trying to cut child’s throat

THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minn. (KVRR) — Bond is set for a Thief River Falls, Minnesota woman accused of cutting a child’s throat on Sunday morning. When officers arrived at the home, they say all of the juveniles in question were safe in a vehicle. They encountered 34-year-old Edwina Stoutenburgh standing outside in very little clothing. Bond was set at $500,000…