Author: TJ Nelson

Suspect wanted after crash in stolen vehicle is arrested on Spirit Lake Reservation

Winfield Chaske III (2021)FORT TOTTEN, N.D. (KVRR) — The suspect wanted after a single-vehicle crash in a stolen vehicle near St. Michael on Thursday night is arrested. The investigation identified two males involved and one cooperated with authorities. The second male, Winfield Chaske III, was located after an extensive search by multiple agencies including North Dakota Highway Patrol and Benson…

Update: North Dakota BCI investigating death of inmate at Walsh County Jail

GRAFTON, N.D. (KVRR) — The Walsh County Sheriff’s Office and the North Dakota Bureau of Criminal Investigation are investigating the death of an inmate at the Walsh County Jail. According to a release made by the Walsh County Sheriff’s Office, just after 10:30 Sunday morning, Oct. 5, correctional officers noticed a male inmate suffering from what appeared to be a…

Detroit Lakes man killed after motorcycle crashed into pickup is identified

PERHAM, Minn. (KVRR) —  A Detroit Lakes man who died after crashing his motorcycle west of Perham Monday afternoon has been identified as 65-year-old Robert Stelzer. Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office says he was on Fort Thunder Road and failed to stop at the intersection of County Highway 125. The motorcycle crashed into a pickup. The person who reported the…

DFL releases priorities for special session on gun control, Republicans say their input wasn’t considered

    ST. PAUL (KVRR) — Democrats in Minnesota release their priorities for a special session on gun control. It comes in the wake of the shooting at Annunciation Church in Minneapolis and the killing of Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband. Gov. Tim Walz and DFL leaders unveiled a list of reforms which includes bans on assault weapons, high-capacity…

Concert series: TJ chats with Arejay Hale, co-founder and drummer of Halestorm, before their Alerus Center show

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — From a childhood dream to international rock and roll stardom. Halestorm was started by a brother and sister duo: she sings while he drums. They’ll be doing that and throwing in a few surprises when they stop at Alerus Center on Thursday night. I had a chance to catch up with the brother, Arejay Hale. “It’s…