Author: TJ Nelson

UPDATE: Arrest Made After Threat Investigation at Casey’s on Main Avenue in West Fargo

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A West Fargo man is arrested for making threats on Sunday afternoon at Casey’s at 901 Main Avenue East in West Fargo. Police took 35-year-old Christopher Moran into custody today on two counts of felony terrorizing. They say Moran is known to the department and called the threats a hoax. The incident remains under investigation….

Terry Ree of “Williams And Ree” Dead at 75

Comedy Duo Performed Together for Over 50 Years

Terry Ree (Facebook)A comic legend in these parts has died. Terry Ree, one half of the comedy-music duo Williams and Ree, died Saturday at 75. Bruce Williams announced his friend’s death on social media. The duo retired from touring this year after fifty years. They first met and started a band in 1968 at Black Hills State University in Spearfish,…

Weather-Related Announcements for Thursday, December 19

M State – Fergus Falls: Opening at 10 am Maple Valley School District – Delayed; Opening at 10:30 AM Minnesota State Community and Technical College Moorhead: Opening at 10 am Pelican Rapids Schools: Canceled due to inclement weather. Perham Schools : E-Learning Day Wadena Deer Creek Schools: Two Hours Late Underwood, MN – Delayed; Opening at 10:30 AM   Categories:…

Textron To Indefinitely Pause Production at Arctic Cat in Thief River Falls & St. Cloud

THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minn. (KVRR) — A major blow for workers at Arctic Cat in Thief River Falls and St. Cloud as the company announces layoffs and the suspension of snowmobile, ATV and UTV production. According to a Securities and Exchange filing, Textron, the Cessna jet maker that owns the company, is exploring alternatives for its powersports product line. They…

Essentia Health Responds To Fosston Terminating Agreement Saying It Isn’t Going Anywhere

FOSSTON, Minn. (KVRR) —  The back and forth battle over healthcare in Fosston, Minnesota continues with Essentia Health telling the city it is staying. The city council voted last month to terminate the 2009 agreement between the city, First Care Medical Services and Essentia Health. In its response, Essentia Health asserts that Fosston can only terminate its own participation in…

Trooper Assaulted While Arresting Moorhead Man For Drunk Driving With Kids In Vehicle In Fargo

Oscar Lee Jr.FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A Moorhead man is accused of assaulting a North Dakota Highway Patrol trooper while being arrested for drunk driving in Fargo. Captain Bryan Niewind says 44-year-old Oscar Lee Jr. was stopped around 4:30 this afternoon in a parking lot in the 2500 block of 23rd Avenue South. Lee was suspected of being intoxicated and…