Crime

Valley City High School Placed in Lockdown After Spotting Suspicious Male

Authorities say Bergenheier was told by school staff that a college career day was not open to the public

VALLEY CITY, ND — Valley City High School went into a brief lockdown after a suspicious male entered the school. Police arrested 20-year-old Lucas Bergenheier of Valley City for criminal trespass and disorderly conduct. Authorities say Bergenheier was told by school staff that a college career day was not open to the public. A short time later he was seen…

Cass County Sheriff’s Office Issues Warning Over Warrant Scam

The office fielded more than 20 calls Tuesday from people requesting more information only to be informed it was a scam

  CASS COUNTY, ND — An active warrant scam is once again making the rounds through the metro. The Cass County Sheriff’s Office says an individual is calling people saying he is a deputy and demands payment on an active warrant or they’ll be arrested. The office fielded more than 20 calls Tuesday from people requesting more information only to…

Fargo Police Arrest Alleged Robber Armed with a Big Stick

He got into a fight with the clerk before fleeing the store

FARGO, ND — A man with a big stick was arrested for trying to rob a convenience store early Monday. Fargo police say Lucas Kulberg was armed with the stick when he demanded cigarettes at Simonson Station Store on Main Avenue. He got into a fight with the clerk before fleeing the store. On Tuesday night, patrol officers spotted Kulberg…

Father, Grandparents Working Together to Raise Haisley Jo, Daughter of Savanna Greywind

He said when the decision was made, he cried and that he couldn't wait to get back to his daughter

FARGO, ND — The baby at the center of the Savanna Greywind murder case is home tonight with her father. The court has granted Ashton Matheny, boyfriend of Greywind, full custody of Haisley Jo. KVRR talked with Ashton outside the courthouse and how he feels on finally having a small amount of closure. It is a crime that has rocked…

Minneapolis Police Officer Accused of Sexually Abusing Son’s Girlfriend

Some of the incidents allegedly occurred while Campbell he on-duty

  MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — A developing story out of the Twin Cities. A Minneapolis police officer is accused of sexually abusing his son’s girlfriend. Fifty-eight-year-old David Campbell is charged with criminal sexual conduct as well as terroristic threats. The complaint says Campbell’s teenage son and his girlfriend told Bloomington police that Campbell had been sexually abusing her. He threatened to…

Check Your Financial Information: 143 Million Identities Exposed by Equifax Data Breach

Two million are at risk in Minnesota, One-third of the population of North Dakota at risk

  NATIONAL — One-third of the population of North Dakota may have had their personal information exposed in a data breach at Equifax. The credit reporting company reports more than 248,000 people in the state were potentially exposed. Two million are at risk in Minnesota. Atlanta-based Equifax said 143 million Americans had their information exposed. The information includes Social Security…

Fire Investigators Release Cause Behind Fire that Destroyed Popular Battle Lake Business

Fire crews were called in just before 3 a.m. but the flames were already through the roof

BATTLE LAKE, Minn. — The cause of the fire at a popular restaurant near Battle Lake has been ruled “accidental”. The State Fire Marshal says a dropped or discarded lit cigarette ignited combustible material under a ramp on the east side of Elmer’s Texas Bar-B-Q. The owner, Rodger Heaton, lived in the basement of the business and was able to…

Family of Justine Damond Says They are Still Waiting for Justice

This statement came shortly after state investigators announced they have forwarded the case to prosecutors for possible charges

  MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — It’s been nearly two months since an Australian woman was shot by a Minneapolis police officer and her family is still waiting for justice. Justine Damond’s fiancĂ© Don Damond says “the wait continues for Justine’s family and me.” This statement came shortly after state investigators announced they have forwarded the case to prosecutors for possible charges….

Father of Savanna Greywind’s Child Granted Full Custody

Haisley Jo was found by police in the apartment of Greywind's upstairs neighbors

  FARGO, ND — Ashton Matheny, the boyfriend of Savanna Greywind and the father of her child, Haisley Jo, has been granted full custody by the court. Matheny talked with KVRR after the hearing, saying it was emotional and he is excited about the court’s decision. He left the courthouse with his lawyer to pick up Haisley Jo from Greywind’s…

The Red River Valley Remembers and Honors 9/11

The scars on the nation's psyche are still fresh

RED RIVER VALLEY — It’s been 16 years since many call the worst day in modern American history and the scars on the nation’s psyche are still fresh. It’s known as the September 11th terrorist attacks, or 9/11, all around the world. City leaders, law enforcement and members of the community gathered on the Veterans Memorial Bridge to honor and…