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Moorhead Police Chief Shannon Monroe retiring, confident Bearson case will be solved

MOORHEAD (KVRR-KFGO) – Change is coming to the Moorhead Police Department. Longtime Chief Shannon Monroe is retiring after 30 years. Monroe began his law enforcement career as a deputy with the Mahnomen County Sheriff’s Office. Monroe, 55, says he’s always tried to be honest with the public and take whatever action was needed to make adjustments when mistakes were made….

Greenpeace seeks court permission to research mailer critical of DAPL protests

BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — Environmental group Greenpeace has asked a judge for permission to collect evidence related to a conservative-leaning, pro-fossil fuel mailer it believes could taint the jury pool in its legal battle with Energy Transfer, the developer of the Dakota Access Pipeline. In October, some residents of Morton County received a 12-page direct mailer titled “Central…

Summit CO2 injection wells up for approval but court appeal already in the works

Attorney Derrick Braaten asks a question June 11, 2024, in Bismarck during a hearing on the Summit Carbon Solutions project. Braaten also represents landowners in a lawsuit that challenges state laws related to carbon dioxide storage. (Kyle Martin/For the North Dakota Monitor)BISMACK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — North Dakota is poised to allow millions of tons of carbon dioxide to…

“Operation Safe Fargo” Voted Down By City Commission, 3-2, New Plan Coming In 2 Weeks

Fargo City Commissioner Michelle TurnbergFARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — An urgent move by Fargo City Commissioner Michelle Turnberg to address the homeless situation as the temperatures drop is voted down by the commission. Turnberg’s proposal called “Operation Safe Fargo” was defeated 3-2, with her only support coming from Commissioner Dave Piepkorn. She proposed outlawing homeless camping on any city property and…

The Latest: Suspect in United Healthcare CEO’s killing charged with weapons, forgery, other charges

Police arrested a “strong person of interest” Monday in the brazen Manhattan killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO after a quick-thinking McDonald’s employee in Pennsylvania alerted authorities to a customer who was found with a weapon and writings linking him to the ambush. The 26-year-old man had a gun believed to be the one used in the killing and writings suggesting his anger with corporate America,…

Fargo City Commission Votes To Delay Debate on Hiring Community Integration Facilitator

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A proposal by Fargo City Commissioner Denise Kolpack to hire a Community Integration Facilitator to help new Americans has been tabled. Commissioners voted 4-1 to push the idea back a few months since there are new state and federal administrations taking over. Kolpack says the purpose of the position is to connect Fargo newcomers with programs…

UND To Offer Enhanced Air Traffic Control Program To Help Fill Jobs Nationwide

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — The FAA is taking steps to alleviate the lack of air traffic controllers and UND is a part of the solution. Aviation students will be able to participate in an enhanced air traffic control program in the spring semester. The FAA and UND signed a memorandum of understanding to officially establish the program which will…

KVRR Connections: Red River Valley Fair Introduces An All Access Pass For 2025 Fair

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) –Red River Valley Fair announces a new all-access ticket for the 2025 fair as a way to save some money. The ‘Blue Ribbon Pass’ will include pit entry to all concerts and general admission for all ten days. It’s priced at $150 and seats can be upgraded with a price adjustment. The pass comes after years…