Author: TJ Nelson

Minot man found guilty in long term care sexual abuse case after just minutes of deliberations

Dalton and Amber HattemMINOT, N.D. (KVRR) — A jury has found a Minot man guilty of the sexual abuse and exploitation of elderly people at a long term care facility in Minot. The evidence against Dalton Hattem included explicit messages and videos that he shared with his wife, Amber Hattem. The verdicts were handed down after just 16 minutes of…

Concert Series: The Frontmen head to Shooting Star while Lady Gaga brings “Mayhem” to St. Paul

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The Frontmen are coming back to the region. The former lead singers of Lonestar, Restless Heart and Little Texas will perform at Shooting Star Casino on Friday, December 19. Richie McDonald, Larry Stewart and Tim Rushlow have over 30 number one hits between them and have sold over 30 million albums. You’ll hear hits like “Amazed”,…

Option agreement for DG Fuels Plant land approved by Moorhead City Council

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Moorhead is moving forward with the process of bringing a $5 billion low-carbon aviation fuel production facility to town. DG Fuels is going through the red-tape including dealing with the Department of Energy and seeking site control. An option agreement will allow them to continue the application process. Last night, council members voted unanimously to approve…

Harlem Globetrotters to bring 100 Year Tour to Alerus Center in Grand Forks next year

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — The world record-breaking, trick-shot stars of basketball are back on the road and coming back to Alerus Center in Grand Forks for their 100 Year Tour. Catch the world-famous Harlem Globetrotters on March 7, 2026. The team will also debut their new 100 Year jerseys, honoring a century of global impact, as they face off…

Fire destroys house and garage and abandoned nearby house built in the 1890’s in Douglas County, MN

BRANDON, Minn. (KVRR) — Three structures including two houses are lost in a fire Monday afternoon in rural Brandon, Minnesota. Douglas County Sheriff’s Office says a motorist on County Road 8 NW called 911 to report the fire around 1:25 p.m. When crews arrived the garage and an abandoned house nearby were fully engulfed in flames. Southerly winds pushed the…

Gov. Walz signs executive order to protect access to vaccines across Minnesota

ST. PAUL (KVRR) — Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is taking action after Health and Human Services Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr. changed recommendations to limit vaccine access. Walz has signed an executive order directing the Minnesota Department of Health to expand its efforts to safeguard vaccine access. MDH will also work with partner agencies to identify and remove barriers to access….

Man seen in KVRR exclusive viral video assaulting three Fargo Police officers to change his plea on Monday

FARGO, N.D (KVRR) — A change of plea hearing is set for Monday for the man seen in an exclusive KVRR viral video assaulting three Fargo Police officers. 37-year-old Joseph Manitowabi previously pleaded not guilty to six counts including assault on a peace officer and preventing arrest. He was arrested after hitting the officers and fleeing in downtown Fargo on…