DOUGLAS CO., Minn. (KVRR) — Douglas County Sheriff’s Office was notified of a stolen vehicle at the Burgen rest stop along I-94 just after noon and responded to the scene. The driver, 41-year-old Nicholas Sleen of Tower, Minnesota, refused to stop and fled westbound on the interstate. Sleen was able to avoid stop sticks placed on the road. A PIT…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The owner of Giant Panda has pleaded guilty to harboring illegal aliens. 66-year-old Ming Sun Cheung of West Fargo was sentenced in federal court to two years’ probation as part of her plea agreement. Judge Daniel L. Hovland reduced the agreed upon fine of $15,000 down to $5,000. She had faced up to 10 years in…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Public documents reveal that a permit has been resubmitted for a new Kwik Trip location a few blocks from Walmart on 52nd Avenue South. The documents reveal the permit was abandoned in the system and they are looking to begin the review process again from where it left off. Kwik Trip is expanding into the area…
MAHNOMEN, Minn. (KVRR) — Bad news for fans of Tommy James & The Shondells. The singer has had to postpone his show set for Friday night at Shooting Star Casino in Mahnomen. Casino staff says due to unforeseen circumstances beyond anyone’s control, the sold out show has been moved to Friday, February 6. There is no mention of the postponed…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Wingstop is returning to the FM Metro. Public records show the chicken wing restaurant will be located at 2301 South University Drive on the former Kmart site. The interior of the strip mall is being remodeled to include new fixtures, equipment, electrical and plumbing work. There is no date given for when it will open. A…
DILWORTH, Minn. (KVRR) — Dilworth Glyndon Felton Schools says a concerning message shared with a small group of friends this weekend triggered an investigation by the sheriff’s office. DGF Superintendent Shannon Hunstad in a message to families says the concerning message was first reported to the School Resource Officer. Clay County Sheriff’s Office investigated and determined that there was no…
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KVRR)– USDA releases the second round of livestock disaster assistance for losses from flooding and wildfire. They are providing $1 billion to livestock producers to help offset increased supplemental feed costs as a result of qualifying wildfires or floods in 2023 and 2024. This second round brings the total livestock set-aside to $2 billion. The Emergency Livestock Relief…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A man wanted for an armed robbery in north Fargo earlier this week has been arrested. Fargo Police took 29-year-old Nathanial Smith into custody this afternoon in the 1400 block of 34th Street South. Smith, who has no permanent address, was identified as the suspect in the robbery on Tuesday morning in the 300 block of…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Police respond to the 2600 block of 12th Avenue South just before noon for a man who appeared to have injuries from an altercation. They say 23-year-old Bugwuji Hill, who has no permanent address, was acting erratically and started to run. Officers chased him and used a Taser to subdue the man. Hill was arrested and…
ST. PAUL (KVRR) — Gov. Tim Walz has selected Michael Grover to become the next judge in Minnesota’s Ninth Judicial District which is chambered in Roseau. The Commission on Judicial Selection had selected Grover, assistant county attorney in Roseau County as one of three nominees along with Katie Nolting, city attorney for Bemidji and Max Schafer-LaCoursiere, an assistant public defender based…
