CLAY COUNTY, Minn. — The murder trial of Justin Critt has been delayed after his attorney was appointed to become a judge by Governor Dayton. Critt’s trial was supposed to begin this morning in Clay County District Court. He is charged with the death of Melissa Willcoxon and for setting her house on fire in June 2016. Police say she…
ST. PAUL, Minn. — Governor Mark Dayton says he is cancer free and he has proclaimed this as “Cancer Screen Week” in Minnesota. He encourages all Minnesotans to talk to their health care providers about cancer risk factors and recommended screening options. Dayton said a screening last December saved his life. The Democrat announced earlier this year that he…
FARGO, ND — You can help us fire up those Salvation Army Red Kettles this holiday season. Stop by and say hi to our KVRR news team on Thursday at the food court entrance at West Acres Mall. We’ll be ringing the bells and gladly accepting your donations throughout the day. Rob will also bring you his weather forecast…
NORTH DAKOTA — The North Dakota Department of Health is encouraging all North Dakotans to get their flu shot this week. It is National Influenza Vaccination Week. Health officials say everyone six months and older should be vaccinated, regardless of age or health status. It is especially important for people who are at greater risk of complications from the…
JAMESTOWN, ND — An Edgeley man is expected to recover after crashing his vehicle into three cows. The Highway Patrol says 33-year-old Ronald White III (the third) hit the cows Sunday night on Highway 281, about 30 miles south of Jamestown. One cow died in the crash, and the other two had to be put down by their owner….
MOORHEAD, Minn. — A murder trial gets underway Monday for Justin Critt in Clay County District Court. Critt is charged with the murder of Melissa Willcoxon. He is also charged with arson. Willcoxon’s body was found in her burned out house in Moorhead in June 2016. Police say she died from an assault prior to the fire. They say Willcoxon…
FOSSTON, Minn. — A 16-year old male is in custody after an armed robbery at Fosston High School. Polk County Sheriff’s deputies responded around 5 p.m. Saturday after the teen pulled a knife on four victims. The suspect was arrested at the school. No one was hurt. The state patrol is assisting with the investigation. Categories: Crime, Local News, Minnesota…
FARGO, ND — A man on a bicycle was arrested by Fargo police Saturday night for DUI after he was struck by a car. 61-year old Scott Olsen of Fargo was crossing the street at 13th Avenue and 25th Street South when the crash happened around 7. Olsen received some minor injuries in the collision. He was also wanted on…
CACTUS CITY, CA — Police believe they have found the remains of a missing Dickinson native in California. Retired Army Captain Julia Jacobson and her dog went missing in September. Investigators later concluded that foul play was involved. Her ex-husband, Dalen Ware, was arrested on suspicion of murder in Arizona last month. Police say information from him led them to…
GRAND FORKS, ND — Police in Grand Forks are investigating a string of nine home burglaries since November 3. In each case the intruder forced their way inside the home and took property. The majority of these crimes have occurred in an area north of Demers Avenue, east of 20th Street North, and west of 3rd Street North. These…
