TJ Nelson, Author at KVRR Local News

Kennedy Bridge Closed for this Weekend

Crews will be doing concrete work all weekend

July 26, 2017

TJ Nelson,

GRAND FORKS, ND — The Kennedy Bridge is going to be shut-down for the weekend. The bridge connecting Grand Forks and East Grand Forks will close at 6 a.m. on Friday. Crews will be doing concrete work all weekend. The bridge is expected to be back open by 6 a.m. on Monday. Traffic will be detoured to the Sorlie Bridge…

Legal Battle Over Minnesota Budget on Fast Track to State Supreme Court

The Democratic governor wants top Republicans to rework costly tax breaks and other measures that he signed into law

July 26, 2017

TJ Nelson,

ST. PAUL, Minn. — The legal battle between Gov. Dayton and the Legislature is on a fast track to the Minnesota Supreme Court. The dispute revolves around Dayton’s move to zero out funding for the House and Senate while signing a $46 billion budget. The Democratic governor wants top Republicans to rework costly tax breaks and other measures that…

Trial Scheduled for Rapid City Man Accused in Killing of C-Store Clerk

A 17-year-old co-defendant is asking to move his case to juvenile court

July 26, 2017

TJ Nelson,

RAPID CITY, SD — A Rapid City man accused of killing a convenience store clerk during a robbery is scheduled for trial in December. Cody Grady, 19, is charged with first-degree murder or manslaughter in the January stabbing death of 45-year-old Kasie Lord at the Loaf `N Jug. He’s also charged with aiding and abetting first-degree robbery of grand…

Halstad Sex Offender on the Move

Jonah Hawkins was released from prison late last month

July 26, 2017

TJ Nelson,

HALSTAD, Minn. — A high level sex offender who had been living in Halstad is on the move. Jonah Hawkins was released from prison late last month. He was last seen in Halstad but the Department of Corrections says it’s possible he’s traveled to North Dakota, South Dakota, Kansas, Florida or Arizona. His criminal history includes a sexual misconduct conviction…

People Allowed Back into Homes After Five Electrical Fires at Minot Apartment Building

An evacuation order was issued July 12

July 25, 2017

TJ Nelson,

MINOT, ND — People forced from their apartments after five electrical fires in three days are allowed back home. The first fire at North Highlands Apartments in Minot happened July 10. Water entered a crack in the foundation and compromised the electrical system in the elevator equipment room. That was followed by four fires in electric clothes dryers. An…

Crop Scouts Studying How Drought Will Affect Wheat Supplies in North Dakota

North Dakota is a top producer of wheat

July 25, 2017

TJ Nelson,

NORTH DAKOTA — Crop scouts are touring North Dakota this week to get a better idea of just how the drought will affect wheat supplies. Farmers, seed company representatives, wheat millers and others are surveying fields to determine how much of the crop will be available. North Dakota is a top producer of wheat. The estimated national average for…

North Dakota’s Judge Erickson Appears Before Senate Judiciary Committee

Erickson was nominated by President Trump to serve on the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals

July 25, 2017

TJ Nelson,

WASHINGTON, D.C. — A North Dakota judge appears before the Senate Judiciary Committee. Senators Heitkamp and Hoeven introduced U.S. District Judge Ralph Erickson to the panel. Erickson was nominated by President Trump to serve on the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals. Both senators encouraged the committee to approve Judge Erickson’s nomination and move it to the Senate for confirmation. “Judge…

Fargo Police Asking for Public’s Help Finding Vandalism Suspect

They have released these images of a man wearing a handkerchief

July 25, 2017

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, ND — Police hope you can help them catch a vandalism suspect. They have released these images of a man wearing a handkerchief. He is tied to the vandalism of a car and building earlier this month near 1026 NP Avenue. Surveillance photos of the man were taken from security camera footage. The former Union Storage building is…

Bismarck Couple Charged After Passing Out Drunk in Van While Toddlers Play Inside

They also found an open jug of milk in the van, along with food, dirty diapers, a bottle of vodka and an unmarked pill bottle

July 25, 2017

TJ Nelson,

BISMARCK, ND — Two toddlers were found playing in a van in Bismarck while their grandmother and a man were allegedly passed out drunk. Forty-year-olds Andrea Addison and Gary Pulido face felony child neglect charges after being arrested Thursday. Officers found the one and two-year-old boys in dirty diapers and one was covered with rotten milk. They also found an…

Williston Suicide May be Linked to Homicide of Woman Found in McKenzie County

Authorities list the primary suspect as Jonah Hendricks

July 25, 2017

TJ Nelson,

WILLISTON, ND — Williston authorities believe a man who committed suicide last week is responsible for killing a woman before he died. The body of 28-year-old Lindsay White was found in a rural area in McKenzie County on Thursday. Her death is being treated as a homicide. Authorities list the primary suspect as Jonah Hendricks. He was found dead…

Author: TJ Nelson

Kennedy Bridge Closed for this Weekend

Crews will be doing concrete work all weekend

Legal Battle Over Minnesota Budget on Fast Track to State Supreme Court

The Democratic governor wants top Republicans to rework costly tax breaks and other measures that he signed into law

Trial Scheduled for Rapid City Man Accused in Killing of C-Store Clerk

A 17-year-old co-defendant is asking to move his case to juvenile court

Halstad Sex Offender on the Move

Jonah Hawkins was released from prison late last month

People Allowed Back into Homes After Five Electrical Fires at Minot Apartment Building

An evacuation order was issued July 12

Crop Scouts Studying How Drought Will Affect Wheat Supplies in North Dakota

North Dakota is a top producer of wheat

North Dakota’s Judge Erickson Appears Before Senate Judiciary Committee

Erickson was nominated by President Trump to serve on the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals

Fargo Police Asking for Public’s Help Finding Vandalism Suspect

They have released these images of a man wearing a handkerchief

Bismarck Couple Charged After Passing Out Drunk in Van While Toddlers Play Inside

They also found an open jug of milk in the van, along with food, dirty diapers, a bottle of vodka and an unmarked pill bottle

Williston Suicide May be Linked to Homicide of Woman Found in McKenzie County

Authorities list the primary suspect as Jonah Hendricks

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