TJ Nelson, Author at KVRR Local News

Moorhead Council Closer To Changing Parking Lot Rules For Developers

Neighbors In Historic Comstock Neighborhood Want To Be Notified Before Lots Are Put In

March 12, 2018

TJ Nelson,

MOORHEAD, Minn. — Moorhead City Council is closer to allowing more input from neighbors before developers put in parking lots. The council voted 7 to 1 on the first reading to change from provisional use permits to conditional use permits. That would require a public hearing and council approval after neighbors near the property have been notified. Neighbors in the…

School Van And Semi Collide In Western Minnesota

Swift County Sheriff's Office says there are "numerous injuries"

March 12, 2018

TJ Nelson,

BENSON, Minn. — Authorities say “numerous injuries” are reported after a school van collided with a semi-truck in western Minnesota. The Swift County Sheriff’s Office says the crash happened at an intersection and involved a transport van from Hancock Public School. A news release says “many responder units” were sent because of reports of numerous injuries. The sheriff says there…

Administrative Rules Committee Approves Medical Marijuana Rules

Drug Should Be Available Later in 2018

March 12, 2018

TJ Nelson,

BISMARCK, N.D. — You can check off another box on North Dakota’s road to legal medical marijuana. The Legislature’s Administrative Rules Committee has signed off on proposed rules for the program. They cover such things as testing, security and transportation requirements. The Health Department can now move forward with application periods for medical marijuana manufacturers, dispensaries, patients and caregivers. The…

Two Republican Senators Cross Aisle To Join Democrats On Gun Bill

would expand background checks and require reporting of lost or stolen guns

March 12, 2018

TJ Nelson,

Sen. Scott Jensen & Sen. Paul Anderson ST. PAUL, Minn. — Two Republican senators are getting behind efforts to expand background checks on gun sales at the Minnesota Legislature. Sen. Scott Jensen of Chaska joined several Democrats by backing a bill that would expand background checks and require reporting of lost or stolen guns. Fellow GOP Sen. Paul Anderson…

Armed Robbery At KFC In Grand Forks After Closing Time

Man Got Away With Undetermined Amount of Cash

March 12, 2018

TJ Nelson,

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — Police in Grand Forks are looking for the man who held up KFC last night after closing time. They say a white male about six feet tall and around 200 pounds entered KFC on South Washington Street around 9:45. He showed a gun and demanded money which he got before fleeing. A search was unable to…

Dorm Room Fire At UND Started By Unattended Candle

Students Tried To Put Out Fire With Wet Towel

March 12, 2018

TJ Nelson,

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — An unattended candle was the cause of a fire at Walsh Hall at UND on March 2. A fire investigation found that the candle ignited a towel and cardboard nearby and the flames set off the fire alarm and sprinkler system. Students tried to put the fire out with a wet towel before calling the fire…

Services Set For Former North Dakota Governor George Sinner

Last Democrat To Serve As Governor of North Dakota

March 11, 2018

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. — Funeral services are scheduled for former North Dakota Gov. George Sinner. Sinner was 89 when he died Friday at Eventide in Fargo. The Democrat served two terms as governor from 1985 through 1992. A prayer service will be held Thursday evening from 7 until 9 at Nativity Church of Fargo. The church will hold a funeral mass…

Belcourt Man Crashes During High Speed Chase In The Grand Cities

Police From Grand Forks And East Grand Forks involved In Chase

March 11, 2018

TJ Nelson,

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — Grand Forks and East Grand Forks police were involved in another chase that reached 100 miles per hour on Highway 2. Grand Forks officers tried to stop a car driven by 32-year-old Brent LaFontaine of Belcourt around 1 o’clock this morning for an equipment violation. He led officers on a chase through several neighborhoods and into…

College Bus Crashes While Returning Home To Illinois From Wahpeton

Bus Driver Suffered "Unknown Medical Episode", Has Non-life Threateing Injuries

March 11, 2018

TJ Nelson,

ST. MICHAEL, Minn. — Several people were hurt when a basketball team’s charter bus heading back to Illinois from NDSCS in Wahpeton crashed on I-94. The bus from Highland Community College in Freeport, Illinois was heading east on the interstate last night. The driver had an “unknown medical episode” and the bus crashed near St. Michael, Minnesota. The bus driver…

Man Wanted For Questioning In Motel Assault Arrested After Chase

Assault Happened At Budget Inn Motel

March 11, 2018

TJ Nelson,

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — A suspect wanted for questioning in an assault at a Grand Forks motel leads police on a chase. When officers approached Michael Sebjornson’s vehicle this morning, he took off. Officers used a PIT maneuver to stop the 32-year-old man at the intersection of 5th Street and 9th Avenue North. Sebjornson was arrested for fleeing, reckless driving,…

Author: TJ Nelson

Moorhead Council Closer To Changing Parking Lot Rules For Developers

Neighbors In Historic Comstock Neighborhood Want To Be Notified Before Lots Are Put In

School Van And Semi Collide In Western Minnesota

Swift County Sheriff's Office says there are "numerous injuries"

Administrative Rules Committee Approves Medical Marijuana Rules

Drug Should Be Available Later in 2018

Two Republican Senators Cross Aisle To Join Democrats On Gun Bill

would expand background checks and require reporting of lost or stolen guns

Armed Robbery At KFC In Grand Forks After Closing Time

Man Got Away With Undetermined Amount of Cash

Dorm Room Fire At UND Started By Unattended Candle

Students Tried To Put Out Fire With Wet Towel

Services Set For Former North Dakota Governor George Sinner

Last Democrat To Serve As Governor of North Dakota

Belcourt Man Crashes During High Speed Chase In The Grand Cities

Police From Grand Forks And East Grand Forks involved In Chase

College Bus Crashes While Returning Home To Illinois From Wahpeton

Bus Driver Suffered "Unknown Medical Episode", Has Non-life Threateing Injuries

Man Wanted For Questioning In Motel Assault Arrested After Chase

Assault Happened At Budget Inn Motel

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