Author: TJ Nelson

“Brad Paisley Live” is coming to Scheels Arena in September with Jake Worthington

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Grammy-winning country music star Brad Paisley is coming to Fargo. You can catch the singer of hits like “He Didn’t Have To Be”, “Ticks” and “Waitin’ On A Woman” at Scheels Arena on Wednesday, September 2. Rising country singing star Jake Worthington will open the show. The ticket presale for Brad’s fan club members, Paisley Nation,…

Assault involving juveniles at Shooting Star Casino under investigation

MAHNOMEN, Minn. (KVRR) — White Earth Tribal Police Department continues to investigate an assault that happened at Shooting Star Casino over the weekend. They say multiple suspects are in custody. But due to the involvement of juveniles in the incident, no further information is being released at this time. They are asking people who may have witnessed the incident or…

Grand Forks Air Force Base one of four test sites for Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems

GRAND FORKS CO., N.D. (KVRR) — Grand Forks Air Force Base has been named by the Department of War as one of four sites nationwide for a new pilot program testing advanced Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems. The technologies are designed to detect, disable, and destroy hostile drones. The cutting-edge systems include high-powered microwave, laser, and similar technologies aimed at strengthening protections…

Tammy Miller to receive Honorary Doctorate from Minnesota State Moorhead

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — North Dakota’s former lieutenant governor is about to receive an Honorary Doctorate. Minnesota State Moorhead will honor Tammy Miller with an honorary Doctor of Business at its 2 p.m. commencement ceremony on Friday. Miller served as Lieutenant Governor with then Gov. Doug Burgum from January 2023 through 2024. She was formerly the CEO and Board Chair…

Xcel Energy ordered to refund $40 million to Minnesota electric customers for power plant outage in 2023

The Prairie Island Nuclear Plant is near Red Wing, Minnesota. (Photo courtesy of Xcel Energy)ST. PAUL (KVRR) — Xcel Energy has been ordered to refund Minnesota customers over $40 million. The Public Utilities Commission sided with the attorney general’s office in its ruling. Xcel will refund customers for all replacement power costs that the company incurred resulting from a power…