Author: TJ Nelson

Bernie’s Wines and Liquors in West Fargo Tests New Forensic ID Scanner To Combat Underage Drinking

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Bernie’s Wines and Liquors in West Fargo is the first liquor store to get a forensic ID scanner to help combat underage drinking through a new partnership. West Fargo Police and Fargo Cass Public Health are teaming up to offer the scanners. Chief Pete Nielsen says the fake IDs in our region are increasing in…

Cooperstown Man Dies One Week After Crashing His Motorcycle

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — A Cooperstown, North Dakota man has died from his injuries suffered in a motorcycle crash. North Dakota Highway Patrol says 63-year-old Ricky Howatt died Saturday at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks. Howatt crashed his motorcycle one week before on Highway 1, one mile north of Pekin. The patrol says Howatt lost control for unknown reasons,…

Culver’s and JJ Watt Team Up for JJ’s Way Meal

PRAIRIE DU SAC, Wis. (KVRR) — Two Wisconsin favorites are teaming up to help after-school athletics programs at middle schools across the nation. Starting August 5 at Culver’s you can order the JJ’s Way Meal with $1 donated to the JJ Watt Foundation. Football legend Watt grew up in Wisconsin, which is where the restaurant chain was born. His special…

Missouri Man Arrested After Wrong Way Chase on I-29 From Traill County Into Cass County

CASS CO., N.D. (KVRR) — A Trail County Sheriff’s deputy chases a man driving the wrong way on I-29 for 12 miles before he stops. They say 34-year-old Jerrid Klements of Lees Summit, Missouri was driving south in the northbound lane around 9:15 last night. Klements eventually pulled into the median in Cass County. He was arrested by North Dakota…

The Addams Family Performances for Tonight and Friday Canceled Due To The Wind

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Bad news if you’ve got tickets to The Addams Family for tonight and tomorrow night at Trollwood Performing Arts School at Bluestem. The performances are being canceled due to high winds. Operators say that poses a significant safety risk to Trollwood’s students and staff. The shows will not be made up so if you have tickets…

Fargo Man Arrested For Threatening Staff At South University Drive Business

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A Fargo man is arrested for threatening staff at a business twice this month. 21-year-old Daniel Ferris was arrested for terrorizing with a dangerous weapon. He was also cited for unlawful possession of marijuana. Police say they responded to a disturbance at an unnamed business in the 2100 block of South University Drive last Tuesday. A…