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Spirit Lake Casino Considering Alcohol Sales

A council vote scheduled Tuesday was postponed to provide time for additional review

May 18, 2017

TJ Nelson,

ST. MICHAEL, ND — The Spirit Lake Casino might soon be offering spirits. The Spirit Lake Tribal Council is considering allowing alcohol sales at the Sioux tribe’s casino, south of Devils Lake. Alcohol has been banned on the reservation for decades. But tribal leaders are considering allowing the casino to serve alcohol on the gambling floor and during events…

Three Men Sentenced in Grand Forks Meth Trafficking Case Tied to Murder

The drug trafficking came to light after the shooting death of Austin Forsman at the Flying J in Grand Forks in March 2016

May 18, 2017

Alison Voorhees,

GRAND FORKS, ND — Three men are headed to prison for meth trafficking in connection with a Grand Forks murder case. A judge sentenced 34-year-old Christopher Ringsrud-Knowles, of Arvilla, 26-year-old Daniel Rodriguez Jr. of Crookston and 27-year-old Aaron Morado of Grand Forks. Rodriguez is sentenced to seven years in prison, Morado is sentenced to 7 ½ years and Ringsrud-Knowles…

Rep. Cramer Concerned About Intelligence Leaks at the White House

Congressman Kevin Cramer is weighing in on the latest President Trump controversy

May 18, 2017

TJ Nelson,

WASHINGTON, D.C. — North Dakota Republican Congressman Kevin Cramer is weighing in on the latest President Trump controversy. He says he’s concerned about intelligence leaks and a lack of communication discipline coming out of the White House. “Regardless of whether it’s contrived, fake news, some truth, somewhere in the middle, whatever the case may be, it is becoming a distraction…

Fergus Falls Man Identified in Fatal Rollover Crash

The minivan went into the ditch, struck an embankment, and rolled onto its top

May 18, 2017

TJ Nelson,

OTTER TAIL COUNTY, Minn. — A Fergus Falls man has died after a rollover crash south of the city late Wednesday morning. The Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office says 67-year-old Thomas Milbrandt was southbound on Highway 1, about two miles south of I-94, when he apparently lost control. The minivan went into the ditch, struck an embankment, and rolled…

Fargo Marathon 2017: Youth Run Hits NDSU’s Campus

It's all part of the events leading up to the Fargo Marathon on Saturday

May 18, 2017

Site Staff,

FARGO, ND — Kids, parents and mascots are doing their stretches and getting ready for the Fargo Marathon Youth Run. It’s all part of the events leading up to the Fargo Marathon on Saturday. KVRR’s Nick Broadway talked with a local family about how running is being passed through the generations. NICK BROADWAY: I’m here with LaShai Pfeifer and I see…

Cass County Sheriff’s Office Searching for Missing Teen

She is currently under the care of Cass County Social Services

May 18, 2017

Alison Voorhees,

CASS COUNTY, ND — The Cass County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help looking for a missing teen. Fourteen-year-old Lena Deoliveira left Breckenridge on May 9th. She is described as a white female, 5′ 8″ tall, 145 pounds with brown eyes and currently, has bleached blonde hair. Deoliveira was seen in the Dilworth area on the 12th…

Pet Connection: Meet the Star Wars Gang

Luke, Leia, Chewbacca and Han(nah) Solo

May 18, 2017

Emily Welker,

With warm weather, the end of the school year and the premiere of much-awaited summer movie season, there’s another seasonal activity that comes around like clockwork: kitten season. That’s where Jill Lamp and this gang of fuzzy little stars comes in. Jill and the rest of the Star Wars “cast,” a group of 4-week-old sibling kittens, came in for a…

Fargo-Moorhead in Potential Worker Shortage?

A potential worker shortage could be harming our area's service industry

May 17, 2017

Site Staff,

RED RIVER VALLEY — Fargo-Moorhead is hiring, but who’s applying? A potential worker shortage could be harming our area’s service industry. Welcome to Fargo-Moorhead: Home to “now hiring” signs as far as the eye can see. It’s almost as if they never go away. This proves to be a problem for employers trying to fill service industry positions. “It’s a…

People “Walk and Roll” In Support of Veterans

This is the seventh annual VA2K Walk and Roll event for veterans

May 17, 2017

Site Staff,

FARGO, ND — The Fargo community came out to support area veterans in need. The VA hosted the seventh annual VA2K Walk and Roll. The VA2K Walk is a national event that takes place at VA locations all across the country. In spite of the weather, turnout was high. “This year’s event has been significant,” said Rachel Mustachia of the…

Fargo Man Accused of Two Murders Appears in Court

Ashley Hunter attended a pre-trial conference

May 17, 2017

Site Staff,

FARGO, ND — A man charged with killing two men in Fargo was back in court. Ashley Hunter attended a pre-trial conference. Lawyers from both sides were briefed on the rules moving forward in the trial, which is scheduled to begin on Monday and is expected to last two weeks. Attorneys agreed to last minute stipulations such as allowing…