MAHNOMEN, Minn. (KVRR/KFGO) — A White Earth tribal member who sold marijuana without a license has been charged with a felony for illegal cannabis possession by the Mahnomen County attorney. That launches the first test of the state’s authority to prosecute marijuana crimes on tribal land post-legalization. Todd Thompson began selling cannabis with four other tribal members from his store…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Senators Tina Smith and Amy Klobuchar say a new report confirms that there are serious postal service management failures in northern Minnesota. They say an investigation found nearly 79,000 pieces of delayed mail at Bemidji Post Office. “When the mail is unreliable, it hurts Minnesotans, especially those who rely on the Postal Service to pay bills and receive paychecks…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A Fargo woman accused of running people down outside Cairo Restaurant and Bar back in February has entered not guilty pleas to all six counts. 24-year-old Princess Gweh is charged with attempted murder, reckless endangerment, criminal mischief and DUI refusal. Court records show Gweh had argued with a woman inside and outside the bar. One victim…
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — The Larimore, North Dakota man who was shot by authorities after an alleged murder is now out of the hospital and in jail. 43-year-old Troy Larson was released from Altru Hospital on Tuesday and moved to Grand Forks County Correctional Center. Larson is charged with felony double a murder, attempted murder and seven counts of…
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KVRR) — North Dakota is getting nearly $29 million to identify and replace lead service lines. The money comes from the Environmental Protection Agency as part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law signed by President Biden. EPA Regional Administrator KC Becker says everyone deserves access to clean drinking water. Lead can cause a range of serious health impacts, including…
POLK CO., Minn. (KVRR) — Polk County Sheriff’s Office is warning businesses about fake IDs being used in the county. They shared these examples of fake IDs compared to legal IDs. They say under a black light, the holograms on the front of the fake ones glow much brighter and transmit through the reverse side of the card. On the…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Another big project gets underway in downtown Fargo. A groundbreaking ceremony was held for The Avery, on the site of the former Avery Tractor Company on NP Avenue. Kilbourne Group says the six-story building will feature nearly 200 apartments, a nearly 500 spot city-owned parking garage and serve as the new home for Fargo-Moorhead Community Theatre….
WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A big change is coming to the next Big Iron show in West Fargo. It is expanding to include construction and that means it’s time for a new name. Big Iron Farm and Construction Show is planned for September 10-12 at Red River Valley Fairgrounds. Emily Grunewald, Chief Agricultural Officer of the Red River Valley…
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — Fans of UND star athletes can now buy authentic NIL merchandise, which stands for name, image and likeness. The Sioux Shop inside Ralph Engelstad Arena is selling the officially licensed jerseys and apparel. A portion of the revenue will be allocated directly to the student-athlete. They also say every UND student-athlete can participate in the…
FERGUS FALLS, Minn. (KVRR) — A Crookston man is sentenced to over 21 years in prison for producing child porn. U.S. Attorney Andrew Luger says 52-year-old Jorge Torres Jr. produced images and videos showing the sexual abuse of a minor girl. He says Torres had been sexually assaulting and abusing the minor victim for several years. The victim reported the…
