BISMARCK, N.D. – A Bismarck father accused of abusing his infant son has been sentenced to probation after pleading guilty to a reduced charge. Twenty-five-year-old Harley Peltier was charged in August with child abuse after authorities responded to a call from a babysitter who said the baby wasn’t breathing. The boy was resuscitated and eventually was taken to a Fargo…
MINNEAPOLIS – Minnesota public health officials are asking families to get tested for the coronavirus every two weeks from now until the end of the school year, in an effort to limit impact of the disease. The state Department of Health Campaign is asking families, health professionals, schools and youth organizations to help encourage regular COVID-19 testing. State officials say…
WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A former West Fargo and Sheyenne high schools teacher, who recently resigned amid a police investigation, is accused of soliciting a minor online. Fifty-eight-year-old Ron Thompson faces a charge of Luring a Minor by Computer or other Electronic Means. “It is a Class B Felony. As a Class B Felony, that is something that has…
FARGO, N.D. — For the second year, the Downtown Community Partnership is hosting the FM St. Patrick’s Parade. It’ll be the 24th annual St. Patty’s parade to hit downtown streets. The parade will start at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 20 from the Moorhead Center Mall. It’ll will make its way across the Red River into Fargo and down Broadway….
ST. PAUL, Minn. — Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will announce Thursday the next priority groups to get the COVID-19 vaccine. According to health officials, nearly 42% of Minnesota seniors have had at least the first dose. Walz will wait until 70% of senior citizens get the COVID-19 vaccine before expanding eligibility. Earlier this week, Walz said he was considering whether…
GRAND FORKS, N.D. — A teen is seriously hurt after losing control of their Jeep and crashing into a tree. It happened in the noon hour on the 1500 block of Rider Road in Grand Forks. Police say the 16-year-old driver was taken by ambulance to Altru with life threatening injuries. The impact caused significant damage to the driver’s side…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — This summer, Fargo will host a fitness competition our region has never seen before. The Fargo ABLE Games is the Midwest’s first inclusive fitness contest where people of all abilities can show off their talents and strength. To celebrate inclusivity, highly skilled athletes and those with special needs will compete on the floor at the same…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A few people came together Wednesday afternoon to voice their displeasure with the changes planned for Fargo’s Lindenwood Park. The Fargo Park District wants to move Lindenwood’s road loop to a higher location, away from the Red River and remove up to 82 trees. Opponents of the plan met at Rheault Farm, where the Fargo Park…
Ronald ThompsonWEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – A former West Fargo teacher who suddenly resigned earlier this month is accused of soliciting a minor by computer. Fifty-eight-year-old Ronald Thompson has been charged with one count of luring a minor by computer or other electronic means. West Fargo Police Chief Denis Otterness says investigators received a tip from an out-of-state investigator on…
FARGO – Federal authorities say they are investigating a drug pipeline that involves moving the powerful opioid fentanyl and other painkillers from the Detroit area to three Native American reservations in North Dakota. U.S. Attorney Drew Wrigley says the operation involves “tens of millions of dollars” of narcotics and thus far has targeted 22 defendants from Michigan and eight from…
