Author: TJ Nelson

Fedorchak Responds To Fake Texts Claiming She Dropped Out of U.S. House Race

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — A fake text message sent out to voters claimed Julie Fedorchak had dropped out of the U.S. House race but that is far from the truth. The text used media clips from when Fedorchak withdrew from convention voting during the North Dakota Republican State Convention in April. The party ended up endorsing Alex Balazs. North Dakota…

Bail for Fargo Murder Suspect Set at $1 Million

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Bail is set at $1 million for the Fargo man who told officers that he killed his girlfriend and put her body in the closet. 61-year-old Randall Duffy made his first court appearance in Cass County Court. He is charged with murder and domestic violence. Court records show Duffy called police just before noon on Saturday…

Fargo Continues To Look At Ways To Crackdown on Dangerous Driving and Nuisance Vehicles

Commissioners also voted to lower the speed limit on a section of 52nd Avenue South

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo city leaders are still looking for ways to crackdown on dangerous driving and loud vehicle and muffler issues. Police Chief Dave Zibolski says laws need to be adjusted. Current fees for speeding and dangerous driving are low compared to Minnesota and he says they are not a deterrent. Penalties for exhibition driving are $50 and…

Fargo Police Department Sending Officers To Assist With Security At RNC in Milwaukee

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo City Commissioners voted 4-1 to provide mutual aid to Wisconsin for the Republican National Convention. Commissioner Denise Kolpack voted against the request due to concerns over police staffing needs in Fargo. The police department will be sending 15 officers to Milwaukee for seven days from July 13-19. Police Chief Dave Zibolski told the commission that…

Fargo Murder Suspect Told Police He “Choked Her Out Too Long”, Charges Filed

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Murder charges are filed against a Fargo man after he told officers that he killed his girlfriend and put her body in the closet. 61-year-old Randall Duffy is charged with murder and domestic violence. Court records show Duffy called police just before noon on Saturday and asked them to send someone to his apartment in the…

Grand Forks Man Faces DUI Charges After Rolling Vehicle Near Drayton, N.D.

DRAYTON, N.D. (KVRR) — A Grand Forks man is charged and recovering from injuries after crashing his vehicle near Drayton, North Dakota. Pembina County Sheriff’s Office and North Dakota Highway Patrol say 28-year-old Jedidiah Enno was speeding on State Highway 66 when he lost control of his vehicle around 4:45 p.m. Sunday. He crossed over from one ditch to the…

Fargo Man Arrested After Short Pursuit Near Casselton

CASS CO., N.D. (KVRR) — A Fargo man was arrested after ramming a squad car and a short pursuit involving North Dakota Highway Patrol and Cass County Sheriff’s Office near Casselton. Deputies located 32-year-old Jordon Wichman in the noon hour after a report of a man possibly under the influence of drugs and having a mental health crisis. Wichman was…