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War crimes expert, former UND professor: Putin responsible for ‘whole slew’ of crimes

HONG KONG (KVRR) – A former University of North Dakota professor who is considered one of the world’s leading war crimes authorities says it won’t be a “slam-dunk” if a decision is made to prosecute Russian President Vladimir Putin. Professor Gregory Gordon helped prosecute Nazi war criminals and has lectured the United Nations about war crimes and genocide. Gordon was…

Tenant accused of stabbing apartment manager in Wahpeton

WAHPETON, N.D. (KVRR-KFGO) – A woman has been arrested for a stabbing in Wahpeton. Police Chief Scott Thorsteinson says the woman was arrested for aggravated assault following the stabbing at an apartment building where the victim is the manager and the suspect is a tenant. Thorsteinson says the man was stabbed in the back, but refused to go the hospital. He…

Helmet worn by Amelia Earhart sells for $825,000 at auction

Amelia Earhart (Nasa)(KVRR) – A Minnesota man has sold a leather helmet that Amelia Earhart wore on a flight across the Atlantic in 1928 and later lost in a crowd of fans. Anthony Twiggs sold the helmet at an auction in Cleveland for $825,000. A spokesperson for Heritage Auctions says the helmet went to an anonymous bidder in an online-only…

KVRR’s Adam Ladwig Featured in “The Good Life” Magazine

Adam was interviewed for the "Having a beer with..." series

  Fargo, N.D. (KVRR) – Have you ever wanted to have a beer with me? Now you can. I did the “Having a Beer with…” interview for this month’s issue of “The Good Life” magazine from Urban Toad media. I tackled hard-hitting topics like what I think about lawn ornaments, what I’d do with a million dollars, and my pitch…

Arson investigation underway after fire set at Richland County Law Enforcement Center

There was moderate damage to the lobby area and smoke throughout the building.

WAHPETON, N.D. (KFGO/KVRR) – Authorities are seeking the person who entered the lobby of the Richland County Law Enforcement Center in Wahpeton who is suspected of setting a fire in the lobby. It happened around 9:30 p.m. Tuesday. There was moderate damage to the lobby area and smoke throughout the building. For safety, all inmates were removed from the corrections…

Halestorm, Stone Temple Pilots and Black Stone Cherry coming to Bluestem

Tickets go on sale this week for the show Saturday, May 28

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Halestorm with Stone Temple Pilots and Black Stone Cherry will be coming to Bluestem Amphitheater in Moorhead on May 28th. Halestorm is known for hits like “I Miss the Misery” and “Here’s To Us.” The alternative rock band Stone Temple Pilots has hits like “Plush” and “Interstate Love Song.” Black Stone Cherry is known for songs…

Greta Van Fleet Puts Fargodome On The Tour Schedule

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Grammy-award winning rock band Greta Van Fleet announces new arena shows this fall including a stop in Fargo. The band will take the stage at the Fargodome on Friday, September 23. It is just one of 42 stops planned across the U.S. and Canada. A fan presale begins Wednesday with general ticket sales starting Friday at…

Nosh Kitchen will close downtown Fargo shop

The store will stay open until March 31.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A downtown business announces it will soon close. Nosh Kitchen opened in early December in the former Twist location. The shop sells baked goods and take & bake meals. In a post to Facebook, owners of Nosh say the last day of business will be March 31st. They plan is to return to being an at-home…

Barber supports colleague who broke her leg

A barber saw his friend needed a helping hand and took over her clients while she recovers.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – A barber saw his friend needed a helping hand and took over her clients while she recovers. “Branden stepped in and said that he would take on my clients for me in this time of healing and what not, and so he’s just kind of been like an angel. I don’t know what to say, so…