Author: TJ Nelson

Michael Diedrich Pleads Not Guilty In Deadly Stabbing Outside Fargo Bar

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The man charged with murder for a deadly stabbing outside a Fargo bar earlier this year has entered a not guilty plea. Michael Diedrich is accused of stabbing and killing 22-year-old Ethan Larson of Newfolden, Minnesota during a fight outside SouthTown PourHouse on March 28. Investigators say a bartender reported that the men agreed to go…

Man Indicted By Grand Jury After June Arrest Near The Arbors With Loaded Pistol

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — State charges against a Fargo man for unlawful possession of a firearm, escape and refusal to halt have been dropped after he was indicted in federal court. Kadar Pearson made his initial appearance and arraignment this morning after the grandy jury indictment was unsealed with a charge of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon….

Storm Damage Reported Near Frazee and Detroit Lakes

FRAZEE, Minn. (KVRR) — Afternoon storms cause some damage around Frazee and Detroit Lakes. These pictures come to us from Highway 10 by the hotel and campground outside Frazee. Some campers were overturned, trees uprooted, and buildings were damaged. Some people online reported hail and lots of wind east of Detroit Lakes. One woman said she saw the roof blown…

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…