Author: TJ Nelson

Dent, MN man arrested for role in crash that left a woman dead on Saturday

OTTER TAIL CO., Minn. (KVRR) — 33-year-old Allen Alberts of Dent, Minnesota is being held for 2nd degree manslaughter – culpable negligence, after a woman died following a crash. Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office says 40-year-old Nicole Shoultz of Dent was thrown from a pickup when it overturned into a farm field southwest of Perham around 6 a.m. on Saturday….

As one Republican drops out of the governor’s race, Democrat Klobuchar unveils plan to fight fraud

Rep. Kristin Robbins (R) Maple Grove / Mn House | Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) (Campaign handout) ST. PAUL (KVRR) — The chair of the Minnesota House Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Committee drops out of the governor’s race. Republican state Rep. Kristin Robbins of Maple Grove says she believes the best way to fight for the future of the…

Work to lower fertilizer prices includes made in N.D. products

WASHINGTON, D.C. (KVRR) — Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins is outlining work to lower fertilizer prices for the nation’s farmers. She was joined by Sen. John Hoeven, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum and others. They highlighted both long and short-term efforts to help lower fertilizer costs and support the nation’s producers. Hoeven talked about Dakota Gasification Company’s production of fertilizers in North…

“Free Comic Book Day” is Saturday across the country

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A big weekend is ahead for comic book fans. Saturday is the nationwide “Free Comic Book Day”, celebrating one of the best days of the year for comic book lovers. The 2026 lineup is packed with titles from top publishers, spanning superhero adventures, indie favorites, and iconic franchises. Paradox Comics-N-Cards in downtown Fargo is taking part…

Money taken from Dickinson Public Schools through email scam seized from Citibank account

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — The FBI and U.S. Attorney’s Office have seized nearly $4.9 million in money fraudulently obtained from Dickinson Public Schools during a business email scam. The money taken on March 27 was traced to a Citibank account. A civil forfeiture complaint was filed along with a federal warrant to seize the money. On April 22, Citibank issued…

“Second Chance Month” highlights importance of removing barriers for people trying to reenter society

WASHINGTON, D.C. (KVRR) — April 2026 is known as “Second Chance Month”, shining a national spotlight on the promise and difficulty of reentry. It is a bipartisan resolution introduced by Sen. Kevin Cramer of North Dakota and Sen. Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota and was passed by the Senate. A similar resolution was introduced in the House by Representatives Bruce Westerman and…

Man accused of reckless driving is arrested in Walsh Co. after fleeing and hiding in a tree row

WALSH CO., N.D. (KVRR) — A Walsh County Sheriff’s Office deputy responded Tuesday night to multiple reckless driving complaints involving Darrell Rudnik in Minto, North Dakota. Rudnik drove into a field, turned off the lights and fled. The deputy called for help from North Dakota Highway Patrol and Northeast Regional UAS team. Around 11 p.m, a drone found him hiding…