Author: TJ Nelson

Fargo City Commission Delays Action On Making Mayor Full-Time, Adding 2 Commissioners

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo City Commissioners are delaying any action on making the mayor full-time or adding two commissioners, until next month. City staff presented findings of research into what steps would need to be taken and the impact on the budget. Commissioners can vote to make the mayor’s position full-time. Right now the mayor’s position is only part-time…

One driver dead after going wrong way on I-94 in Barnes County

BARNES COUNTY, N.D. (KVRR) — A 44-yearo-old Mandan man is dead after driving the wrong way down I-94 and crashing head-on into another vehicle. North Dakota Highway Patrol says the other driver, a 74-year-old man from Bismarck, has serious nonlife-threatening injuries. He was taken to a hospital in Valley City before being moved to Sanford in Fargo. The crash happened…

Former Fargo Businessman Gets Nearly 16 Years in Federal Prison For Cocaine Operation

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A former Fargo businessman is sentenced in U.S. District Court for a large-scale cocaine distribution operation. 52-year-old Barrett Prody was given nearly 16 years in federal prison for continuing criminal enterprise, money laundering and obstruction of justice. Court documents show the former owner of JT Cigarro and O’Leary’s Pub laundered hundreds of thousands of dollars in…

Concert Series: Hear All Your Classic Soft Rock Favorites This August at Bluestem

Pure Prairie League, Atlanta Rhythm Section, Orleans and Firefall

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Fans of classic soft rock are in for a treat with the “Classic Rock Reunion” at Bluestem. Four legendary bands will take the stage for one unforgettable night of timeless hits on Sunday, August 17. Join Pure Prairie League, Atlanta Rhythm Section, Orleans and Firefall. Hits range from “Let Me Love You Tonight” to “Still The…

Callaway Woman’s Death Under Investigation, Body Found Saturday Along Arrow Lake

BECKER CO., Minn. (KVRR) — Becker County Sheriff’s Office has revealed the identity of the body found on Saturday morning on the shore of Arrow Lake in Cormorant Township. She is 44-year-old Charity Perrine of Callaway, Minnesota. The sheriff’s office got a call on Friday for a welfare check for Perrine due to health and safety concerns. Deputies found her…