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School threat investigated by Moorhead Police

January 12, 2026

Alison Voorhees,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) –Moorhead Police Department is working with Moorhead Area Public Schools after a social media post suggested a potential threat to a school. The post was taken seriously, and both the police and school district immediately followed safety protocols. The student involved is not in school and will not return until the investigation is complete. Parents at Horizon…

Murder charges filed after fatal stabbing at casino and hotel in Belcourt, ND

January 12, 2026

KVRR Staff,

BELCOURT, N.D. (KVRR) — A man is now charged with murder in the stabbing death of a woman at Sky Dancer Casino and Resort in Belcourt, North Dakota over the weekend. Rigoberto Mendez-Morales is charged with one count of Felony double “a” murder. He was taken into custody early Saturday at the hotel. Local law enforcement and the FBI continue…

Anti-ICE Protest at Proposed Data Center on Reports of Vice President’s Arrival

January 12, 2026

Emily Welker,

HARWOOD, N.D. — A dozen or so anti-ICE protestors demonstrated at the site of a planned $3 billion AI data center after multiple reports of ICE enforcement sightings Monday in the metro. That’s after the metro-based activist group said online they were responding to rumors Vice President J.D. Vance had arrived in Fargo and would be touring the data center…

Homicide investigation underway at Sky Dancer Casino and Resort in Belcourt, ND

January 11, 2026

TJ Nelson,

BELCOURT, N.D. (KVRR) — U.S. Attorney Nick Chase confirms that a homicide investigation is underway at Sky Dancer Casino and Resort in Belcourt, North Dakota. Local law enforcement and FBI are investigating the stabbing death of a woman at the hotel. A suspect is in custody. Rolette County Sheriff’s Office staff says they are not releasing additional information at this…

FBI and local law enforcement investigate homicide on Spirit Lake Reservation, juvenile in custody

January 11, 2026

TJ Nelson,

FORT TOTTEN, N.D. (KVRR) — A male juvenile suspect has been taken into custody during a homicide investigation on Spirit Lake Reservation. The victim has been identified as Jesse Clark Davis, known to family and community members as JC. Spirit Lake Tribal Council says in a statement that they believe this to be an isolated event and there is no…

Red River SWAT Team Assists With Warrant

UPDATE: The Fargo Police Department says the warrant was served to help search for missing person 24-year-old Isadora Wengel. The detained individual was released without charge.

January 10, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The Fargo Police Department has issued a release regarding some law enforcement actions that took place in the evening of January 9. The FPD says they served a search warrant to a residence in the 4400 block of Calico Drive South just after 6:00 P.M. The Red River SWAT team was on hand to assist. They…

Driver arrested for DUI after allegedly rolling truck

January 9, 2026

KVRR Staff,

GRAND FORKS — The Grand Forks Police Department has arrested a man after he allegedly rolled his truck onto it side on Thursday, Jan. 8. According to Grand Forks police, they received a report of a one vehicle roll over crash with injuries just before 10 p.m. Police say that they arrived on scene to a Ford F-150, resting on…

Former Law Enforcement Officials React To Federal Government's Move To Shut Minnesota Bca Out Of Shooting Investigation

Former law enforcement officials say traditional protocols are not being followed in ICE shooting probe

Both retired officials say they depended on cooperation with federal agencies to investigate sensitive cases and disregarding the resources of the Minnesota BCA is unprecedented

January 8, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Former Fargo Police Department Detective Lieutenant Joel Vettel is no stranger to typical procedure when it comes to how law enforcement handles an officer-involved shooting. “We’ve had protocols in place that are very specific on how we handle these types of situations. They’re proven to work. Deviating from those for any reason – there has to…

Clay County DFL plans Friday afternoon candlelight vigil in honor of Renee Good

January 8, 2026

TJ Nelson,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Clay County DFL has announced it will hold its “Fired Up Fridays” this week for shooting victim Renee Good. In a social media post, they say a candlelight vigil will be held on Friday in honor of Good and for, quote, “All victims of this corrupt administration”. Good was shot while attempting to drive away from…

No charges will be filed against officer in deadly force incident in Grand Forks last month

January 6, 2026

TJ Nelson,

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — A review of an officer-involved shooting in Grand Forks on December 5 finds that Deputy Cameron Bridger’s use of deadly force was reasonable and legally justified. Grand Forks County State’s Attorney Haley Wamstad says no criminal charges will be filed against Bridger. He shot 47-year-old Alice Nesdahl of Larimore, North Dakota during a hostage situation…