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Grand Forks Structure Fire Shuts Down Part of University Avenue

According to the media release received at 12:05 P.M. on January 17, the fire is not yet fully extinguished.

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) – The Grand Forks Fire Department is working to extinguish a structure fire at 1323 University Avenue. According to a media release from the department, the fire broke out just after 7:00 A.M. on January 17. Crews arrived at 1323 to find smoke and fire coming from a multi-story building at that address. They were quickly…

Department of Justice Reportedly Launching Investigations into Walz, Frey

Sources tell CNN that the investigation is into "possible obstruction of federal law enforcement". Neither Walz nor Frey have confirmed the existence of the investigation.

Gov. Tim Walz/01-08-26WASHINGTON, D.C. (KVRR/CNN) – Sources are reporting that the Department of Justice is investigating Minnesota governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey. It’s reportedly over what the DOJ is calling possible obstruction of federal law enforcement. The alleged probe comes after Walz and Frey spoke out against the recent actions of Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in…

Moorhead Police Department announces arrests made as part of multi-agency narcotics investigation

Malcolm Parker (left) and Harold Bowen Jr. (right) (Photo / Clay County Jail)MOORHEAD — The Moorhead Police Department announced on Friday, Jan. 16, the arrest of two individuals on drug charges. Moorhead police worked in coordinated the investigation with the Cass County Drug Task Force, Clay County Sheriff’s Office, and the local DEA Office. According to Moorhead police, authorities executed…

A Liberian man has now been released twice after his dramatic battering-ram arrest in Minneapolis

A man becomes emotional as he is arrested by federal immigration officers Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/John Locher)MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A Liberian man who has been shuttled in and out of custody since immigration agents in Minnesota broke down his door with a battering ram was released again Friday, hours after a routine check-in with authorities led…

Minnesota State Patrol advises drivers to drive with caution as high winds and low visibility continue

MINNESOTA (KVRR) — Driving may have been difficult, but while the snow has let up, Minnesota State Patrol Sgt. Jesse Grabow says this isn’t nearly the end of what’s to come. “When the sun starts getting out, it almost creates a false security, the illusion that hey things are improving out here. But on the grand scheme of things, when…

Wrigley issues Cease & Desist Order against Fargo-based Prairie Abortion Fund

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) – North Dakota Attorney General Drew Wrigley has issued a Cease & Desist Order against Prairie Abortion Fund, a non-profit corporation in Fargo, that Wrigley says is “actively promoting and facilitating the unlawful sale of abortion pills in North Dakota.” Wrigley says Prairie Abortion Fund violated the North Dakota Consumer Fraud Law by promoting and facilitating “the…

Barnes County man charged with construction theft

ORISKA, N.D. (KVRR-KFGO) – A Barnes County man is facing charges for accepting payment but failing to do work on construction projects. Tyler Vance is charged with felony construction fraud and misdemeanor contracting without a license. According to court documents, in December 2024 Vance agreed to do construction work on a home in Oriska. The homeowner said Vance would provide…

Big Minnesota companies keep quiet as Trump’s immigration crackdown squeezes the state

Employees restock groceries at a Target store in Minnesota. Photo by Max Nesterak/Minnesota Reformer.MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (Minnesota Reformer) — More than 100 Twin Cities clergy gathered at the skyway entrance to Target’s downtown Minneapolis headquarters Thursday to sing, pray and demand the retailer take a stronger stand against federal law enforcement activity in the metro and prevent agents from using its…