Local News

NDHP: Distracted driver injures 7 people in Cass County, including himself

LEONARD, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — A Friday night two-vehicle crash near Leonard has sent seven people to the hospital, according to North Dakota High Patrol. Authorities say at around 9:31 p.m. Friday, an SUV driven by 18-year-old Abraham Cruz of Melrose, Minnesota was carrying four passengers going southbound on North Dakota Highway 18. At the same time, 18-year-old Jaylin Parras from…

Grand Forks Police investigating threat against Central High School made via Snapchat

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — Grand Forks Police are investigating a Snapchat message threatening “acts of violence” at Central High School. Officers were informed of the message at 10:50 p.m. on Friday. Authorities say it appears that the message originated from another Central High School in another state, and that jurisdiction is aware of it. This is an ongoing investigation….

Aromatherapy spray linked to US deaths faces recall, one case reported in Minnesota

MINNESOTA (AP) – U.S. health officials may have solved the mystery of how four people in different states came down with a serious tropical disease, even though none had traveled internationally. The four people may have been infected by an aromatherapy spray imported from India. Two of them died. One was a child. The others were from Minnesota, Kansas and…

“I don’t have any idea why I was fired.” Fergus Falls surgeon issues statement after termination

FERGUS FALLS, Minn. (KVRR) — A  Fergus Falls surgeon who recently had his practice discontinued by the Lake Region Medical Board after comments he made at a school board meeting has issued a statement saying he does not know why he was fired but that he is thankful for the community’s support. Dr. Jeff Horak, who was contracted to practice…

Fergus Falls surgeon let go after speaking at school board meeting

A local surgeon Dr. Jeff Horak with Lake Region Medical Group Was Let Go After Comments Made At A Fergus Falls School Board Emergency Meeting About A Mask Mandate

Fergus Falls, N.D. (KVRR)- A local surgeon Dr. Jeff Horak has been relieved of duty by The  Lake Region Medical Group after comments made at a Fergus Falls school board emergency meeting  about a mask mandate for students in elementary school, who haven’t been added to the age group for vaccinations.  The board voted on a two-week mandate for elementary…

Glasser Images owner to be deposed under oath, AG’s office subpoenas documents

More than 500 complaints have been received from customers in several states

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) – The North Dakota Attorney General’s office has subpoenaed a Bismarck photography firm that suddenly closed, leaving customers with no way to get their money back. Parrell Grossman, the director of the Consumer Protection & Antitrust Division, says investigators are seeking relevant documents from Glasser Images and owner Jack Glasser. When Glasser Images closed in early October,…

Update: Body of missing Pembina County man found

Neil KiemelePEMBINA, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) – The search has ended for a missing 18-year-old man in northeastern North Dakota. The Pembina County Sheriff’s Office says the of 18-year-old Neil Kiemele was found Friday afternoon in the Tongue River, not far from his home. The man was autistic and there was concern he may not survive Thursday night in the cold. He…

Supreme Court declines to block Texas abortion law, sets hearing

WASHINGTON (AP) – The Supreme Court is not immediately blocking the Texas law that bans most abortions, but has agreed to hear arguments in the case in early November. The justices said Friday they will decide whether the federal government has the right to sue over the law. The court’s action leaves in place for the time being a law…

Minneapolis officer charged in pursuit that killed motorist

Leneal Frazier memorial (FOX 9)MINNEAPOLIS – A prosecutor says a Minneapolis police officer has been charged with manslaughter and vehicular homicide in a fatal crash in July that occurred while the officer was pursuing a stolen vehicle. Officer Brian Cummings was driving nearly 80 mph in Minneapolis with his siren and lights activated when his squad car slammed into a…