Author: TJ Nelson

From “Idol” to The Lights: Chris Tungseth to open for Brantley Gilbert next month

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fergus Falls own singing star, Chris Tungseth, has been named as the opener for Brantley Gilbert at The Lights in West Fargo. Tungseth just came off of an impressive run on “American Idol”, making it into the Top 5. He is a 27-year-old singer-songwriter and former construction worker. “We are thrilled that we were able…

Grand Forks Regional SWAT Team arrests man wanted on multiple felony charges

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — Grand Forks Regional SWAT Team carried out a high-risk search warrant and arrest in the 1100 block of 55th Street North in Grand Forks. They took 27-year-old Randy Bolden into custody around 5:30 p.m. without incident. Bolden was wanted on multiple felony charges. Altru Ambulance Service, Grand Forks County Sheriff’s Office, Regional UAS Team, Regional…

DOJ to announce major law enforcement action on fraud in Minnesota

WASHINGTON, D.C. (KVRR) — A major law enforcement action involving fraud in Minnesota will be announced on Thursday morning. A press conference is scheduled for 11 a.m. in Minneapolis at the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche will be there along with Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and Administrator of the Centers for…

“An Evening of Alton Brown” is coming to Fargo Theatre this fall

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The man known for “Good Eats”, “Iron Chef America” and “Food Network Star” is coming to Fargo. You can enjoy “An Evening of Alton Brown” at Fargo Theatre on Thursday, November 5. Although he’s keeping the details under wraps, Brown has said that he’s “stirring up some twists on his greatest hits,” and “spicing things up…

Two people sentenced for 2025 shooting death of Frazee, MN teen

Arthur CampbellBECKER CO., Minn. (KVRR) —  Two people are sentenced to long prison terms for shooting and killing a 19-year-old Frazee, Minnesota teen in December. 21-year-old Arthur Campbell was given 40 years in prison for second-degree murder, assault with a dangerous weapon and soliciting juveniles to commit a felony. 16-year-old Kayne Mackner was given over 31 years in prison for…

Justice Theodora Gaïtas appointed next Chief Justice of Minnesota Supreme Court

ST. PAUL (KVRR) — There are some big moves underway for the Minnesota Supreme Court. Gov. Tim Walz has appointed Justice Theodora Gaïtas to Serve as Chief Justice when Natalie Hudson retires in September. Gaitas previously served as a judge on the Minnesota Court of Appeals and as a judge in the Fourth Judicial District. Three current members of the…

West Fargo man arrested for daycare bomb threat in December, possible ties to other incidents

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A West Fargo man has been arrested for allegedly making a bomb threat against a Kindred daycare center last December. Cass County deputies arrested 37-year-old Cody Weathermon on Monday afternoon on two felony counts of terrorizing. Weathermon is accused of contacting Red River Regional Dispatch Center and making the bomb threat. As a precaution, the…