MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — The Moorhead man charged with shooting and killing an acquaintance last July pleads guilty to murder in the 2nd degree without intent in Clay County Court. Court records show 36-year-old Jamal Ahmed was identified as the suspect who shot 37-year-old Franky Torres in the head while Torres was fighting with another man over an alleged sexual…
FERGUS FALLS, Minn. (KVRR) — Bail is set at $500 cash with conditions for a rural Fergus Falls man who is accused of threatening to shoot a person in the face. 33-year-old Donavan Bolden is charged with threats of violence and domestic assault in the Friday night incident that involved the SWAT team. Court records indicate Bolden punched the television…
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — An East Grand Forks man has waived his preliminary hearing and entered a not guilty plea in the shooting death of his father in 2020. 32-year-old Vincent Villarreal is charged with murder for the shooting death of his father. 55-year-old Jeffrey Shulzitski was found dead on December 5, 2020 at Budget Inn Express in Grand…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The Convention Center Project Committee is leaving Fargo City Hall and heading out of town. A two-day trip is planned for Monday and Tuesday to tour River’s Edge Convention Center in St. Cloud and Mayo Civic Center in Rochester. The group is tasked with developing a new convention center in Fargo after voters approved an increase…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The man who led Fargo Housing Authority for decades has died. Lynn Fundingsland died Tuesday at the age of 76. The Minot native was a Vietnam veteran and earned a masters degree from NDSU in community planning. He used that knowledge to direct public housing and redevelopment authorities in Becker County and then in Fargo. He…
FERGUS FALLS, Minn. (KVRR) — The Salvation Army Family Store in Fergus Falls is closing after over 60 years in business. In a social media post, they point to a tough economy and increased competition as reasons for their financial struggles. They say it is unsustainable to keep the thrift store open. Family Store will be closing for good on…
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — Grand Forks County Commission has approved a letter of intent to help relieve overcrowding at North Dakota Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. Unused space in the new expansion at Grand Forks County Correctional Center will provide jail beds to help with overcrowded prisons. Gov. Kelly Armstrong welcomes the news and said in a statement that…
Clint Black / Home FreeMOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — He rose to fame as part of the fabled Class of ’89 and he’s still touring. Clint Black brings his “Back on the Blacktop Tour” to Bluestem Amphitheater in Moorhead on Thursday, May 29. Hear all the hits from “A Better Man” to “Nothin’ But the Taillights”. Opening for Black is all-vocal…
Ben Dow-Public Works/Steve Dirksen-Fire Chief/Tom Knakmuhs-City Engineer FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — City of Fargo staff gave a very thorough presentation to city commissioners about the amount of overtime paid to city employees and the pressures of staffing issues. It was prompted by a request from Commissioner Dave Piepkorn to require any overtime to be approved ahead of time, even though…
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — A man is arrested in Grand Forks after a 45 minute SWAT standoff. 54-year-old Elroy Thomas was taken into custody on a warrant. Earlier, witnesses reported that Thomas had a gun in the hallway of the apartment building at 1706 Continental Drive and saying he was going to kill people. Several apartments were evacuated while…
