POLK CO., Minn. (KVRR) — An 8-year-old boy is at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo after being accidentally shot in the leg in rural Fosston, Minnesota. Polk County Sheriff’s Office says he was shot by an 11-year-old around 1 this afternoon. A .22 caliber handgun was recovered at the scene. The boy was taken by ambulance to Fosston and then…
WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — It’s back to school time in West Fargo and the enrollment numbers continue to climb in the district. On day one, there are 13,262 students in pre-k through 12th grades. That was very close to a projection done by demographer RSP & Associates. Last year, first day numbers came in at 12,980. While 983 kindergartners…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — It was the perfect night for some live music and a lot of corn on the cob. Concordia College celebrating its 50th anniversary Cobber Corn Feed. The tradition started way back in 1974. Each year it brings together alumni, students and people from all over to celebrate an evening of food, entertainment and fellowship. In addition…
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — Political leaders are talking about strategies for base retention and enhancement at Grand Forks Air Force Base. It comes as the Air Force is planning to temporarily relocate 17 B-1 bombers and 800 crew members to the base early next year from Ellsworth Air Force Base in South Dakota. Sen. Kevin Cramer highlighted Space Development…
BELTRAMI CO., Minn. (KVRR) — Investigators are releasing more information about a deadly domestic disturbance near Bemidji in Beltrami County over the weekend. 48-year-old Arthur Jones of Cass Lake, Minnesota is accused of strangling his brother to death early Saturday. Court documents show that he told officers, “he’s already dead” when they arrived. Deputies found Jones holding his brother in…
MINNEAPOLIS (KVRR) — A Ponsford, Minnesota man has been indicted for sexually abusing a minor under the age of 12 on the White Earth Indian Reservation. According to court documents, the crimes involving 42-year-old Joseph Schultz happened between October 1 and December 31, 2023. The indictment charges Schultz with one count of aggravated sexual abuse and one count of abusive…
Courtesy City of Valley CityVALLEY CITY, N.D. (KVRR) — A Valley City family is out of their home after an early morning fire on Monday. Valley City Fire Department responded around 6 a.m. to 522 7th Street Northeast and found flames coming from the attached garage. Everyone was able to get out of the home safely and no injuries were…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — B-1 bombers from Ellsworth Air Force Base in South Dakota could temporarily be moved to Grand Forks Air Force Base. Sen. Kevin Cramer says an environmental assessment should be done by October 8, likely clearing the way for the temporary move. He says he has been working on it for better than a year. The Air…
WALSH CO., N.D. (KVRR) — A Park River, North Dakota man has severe injuries after being hit while biking on State Highway 17. It happened around 5:15 p.m. North Dakota Highway Patrol says 67-year-old Dennis Loewen made an abrupt maneuver and turned north toward the school. He swerved into the path of a vehicle driven by 22-year-old Brenden Erickson of…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo voters are getting yet another tax measure to vote on in November and it comes after a lively discussion at city hall. Fargo Fire and Fargo Police would benefit from a change to the Home Rule Charter to allow a quarter cent sales tax to be used exclusively for their operations. The sales tax would…
