Author: TJ Nelson

Man Accused of Scamming Cash and Gold Bars From Woman in Warren, Minnesota is Caught in Pennsylvania

MARSHALL CO., Minn. (KVRR) — A fraud case investigation in Marshall County, Minnesota has resulted in the arrest of a suspect in Pennsylvania. Marshall County Sheriff’s Office says Mutahir Kahn has been moved to the county jail and is being held on $1.5 million bond. They were tipped off by an officer from McKinney, Texas that Kahn had stolen $36,000…

Miracle Treat Day is Thursday: Check To See If Your DQ Is Taking Part

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Get ready to enjoy a sweet treat and help kids being treated at Sanford Children’s Hospital in Fargo. Thursday is Miracle Treat Day at participating Dairy Queen and DQ Grill and Chill locations. One dollar or more from each Blizzard sold during the day will be donated to Children’s Miracle Network which benefits Sanford Children’s. Since…

Pat Owens, Grand Forks Mayor During the 1997 Flood Fight, Dies at 83

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — Former Grand Forks Mayor Pat Owens has died at 83. She was forced into the national spotlight during the destructive flooding of Grand Forks and East Grand Forks in 1997. Damages in the Red River region hit $3.5 billion. In a statement, Mayor Brandon Bochenski offered thoughts and prayers to the Owens family and expressed…

UPDATE: Christopher Kvatum Has Been Located

(UPDATE 2:45pm 07/24/24)  — Christopher Kvatum has been located and is safe. Roberts County Sheriff’s Office says he is being provided with help and support. (UPDATE 8PM 07/23/24) —  An update from the sheriff’s office in Roberts County, South Dakota as they search for Christopher Kvatum. As of 8 p.m. Tuesday deputies say they have located his vehicle however he…

Update: Standoff ends with arrest in Grand Forks

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) – A Fort Totten man who had been wanted for several state and federal warrants was arrested following a standoff in Grand Forks Monday. Police say at approximately 4:34 p.m., officers and the FBI were searching for 32-year-old Collin Posey, when Posey jumped through the open window of a nearby apartment at 1923 12th Ave. N….

Growing Frustration Over Fargo’s Inability To Crack Down on Nuisance Vehicles and Drivers

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — There is a growing frustration among some city leaders about the inability to crack down on nuisance vehicles and their drivers. They say the city continues to be limited by current state laws. The goal now is to work with state lawmakers to make changes including increased fines for racing and exhibition driving and increased fines…

Medora Musical Warns About Ticket Scammers

MEDORA, N.D. (KVRR) — Even North Dakota’s own Medora Musical is not immune from ticket scalpers. They say they have been seeing quite a few invalid tickets to the show sold by scammers. Medora Musical tickets are only sold on the official website medora.com/medoramusical and through ticketing partner Etix. Adult tickets range from $51.95 to $74.95 and anything higher is…

Meet Fox: Sanford Children’s First-Ever Facility Dog

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Sanford Children’s now has the region’s first-ever facility dog and it’s named Fox. The one-year-old golden retriever is different than a therapy dog because it works in a health care setting to provide comfort. It is educated to assist with patient care, whereas a therapy dog is a personal pet that has been certified to visit…

Motorcycle Vs. Deer Fatal Crash in Pembina County, North Dakota, Driver Faces Charges

PEMBINA CO., N.D. (KVRR) — A Cavalier, North Dakota motorcycle driver has serious life-threatening injuries and faces charges after crashing into a deer, killing his passenger. Highway Patrol says the crash happened Friday night around 11 on County Road 4, about 4 Miles east of Bathgate. A deer came out of the ditch and into the path of 43-year-old Robert…