BECKER CO., Minn. (KVRR) — Becker County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the shooting deaths of two people in Holmesville Township, northeast of Detroit Lakes. The brother of a man who had not reported for work went to check on him in the noon hour and found his brother dead from an apparent gunshot wound. When deputies arrived on scene, they…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The city is dealing with another dangerous building at 115 6th Avenue North. A house built in 1900 in north Fargo meets 8 of the 10 standards to be considered dangerous including multiple broken and boarded up windows, foundation cracks and large amounts of indoor and outdoor junk. The city was notified of squatters on the…
Interim Fargo Police Chief Travis StefonowiczFARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A member of the Fargo Police Department since 2002 is now the city’s interim police chief. Commissioners unanimously approved the appointment of Assistant Chief Travis Stefonowicz to the position. City Administrator Michael Redlinger says Stefonowicz’s thoughtful approach and commitment to both public safety and officer wellness make him exceptionally well-suited to…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The West Lakeland, Minnesota man who fatally stabbed another man outside SouthTown PourHouse in Fargo nearly two year ago is sentenced to 24 1/2 years in prison. 29-year-old Michael Diedrich was sentenced in Cass County District Court for the murder of 22-year-old Ethan Larson of Newfolden, Minnesota. Back in January, Diedrich entered an Alford plea, agreeing…
ST. PAUL (KVRR) — It’s the most hectic week of the Minnesota legislative session with the deadline for policy bills to clear all of their committees as lawmakers begin a recess. Republican Rep. Steve Elkins says it’s worse than usual this year because of their late start. He says with a 67-67 tie in the House, there is relatively little…
DULUTH, Minn. (KVRR) — A Crookston, Minnesota man has been indicted for filing false tax returns and filing false claims for refunds. According to the indictment, Philip Green filed the returns in 2019, 2020 and 2021. Each of the tax returns reported one or more false items such as wage information, tax withholdings, and child and dependent care expenses. Green…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — A Moorhead man makes his initial court appearance for third degree criminal sexual conduct. 58-year-old Christopher D’Angelo is accused of having sex with a 15-year-old girl at his home in Moorhead last November. Court records show he met the girl outside of a liquor store in downtown Fargo and she asked if she could stay with…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A Fargo woman is accused of stealing over $1 million from ASA Property Management over six years. 59-year-old Cherie Sager has been indicted by a federal grand jury. Sager is charged with three counts of bank fraud and one count of access device fraud. Court records show Sager worked for the company since its inception in…
ST. PAUL (KVRR) — Minnesota lawmakers are taking action to repeal the celebration of Cesar Chavez. The House on Monday voted to repeal the March 31 holiday which was enacted in the state in 2014 on a bipartisan vote. The action comes after a multi-year New York Times investigation released last week shows the farm labor leader allegedly groomed and…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A Fargo entrepreneur and owner of a software consulting business is running for Fargo Park Board. In a press release announcing his candidacy, Tyler Sand said he will focus on accessibility, community-driven decision making, and thoughtful planning to support Fargo’s growing park system. “Fargo has built a strong parks system, and I’m grateful for the work that…
