PERHAM, Minn. (KVRR) — SWAT was used to make an arrest in Perham this afternoon. Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office says 48-year-old Cleveland Mingo of Louisiana was wanted for several outstanding warrants. Authorities used a search warrant to make the arrest at an apartment on 911 Jenny Avenue around 1:00p.m. The SWAT team had help from the Perham Police Department…
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (KVRR) — A man from the Red Lake Reservation has been sentenced to five years and two years supervised release for one count of felony child neglect after the death of a child. According to court documents, 41-year-old Julius Fineday deprived the child of necessary food, clothing, shelter, health care, and supervision. The U.S. Attorney says the neglect…
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — Former Grand Forks Mayor Pat Owens has died at 83. She was forced into the national spotlight during the destructive flooding of Grand Forks and East Grand Forks in 1997. Damages in the Red River region hit $3.5 billion. In a statement, Mayor Brandon Bochenski offered thoughts and prayers to the Owens family and expressed…
FILE – Sen. J.D. Vance, R-Ohio, right, points toward Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump at a campaign rally, March 16, 2024, in Vandalia, Ohio. Vance is a top contender to be selected as Trump’s running mate. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean, File)Former President Donald Trump and his running mate Sen. J.D. Vance will hold a presidential campaign rally Saturday in…
(UPDATE 2:45pm 07/24/24) — Christopher Kvatum has been located and is safe. Roberts County Sheriff’s Office says he is being provided with help and support. (UPDATE 8PM 07/23/24) — An update from the sheriff’s office in Roberts County, South Dakota as they search for Christopher Kvatum. As of 8 p.m. Tuesday deputies say they have located his vehicle however he…
Courtesy, KFGOFARGO, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — A Fargo man arrested after a high-speed chase will serve one year of probation after pleading guilty to fleeing and DUI. A judge gave Jens Tinjum a suspended sentence of 360 days in jail for fleeing and 30 days for drunken driving. He was arrested on May 5 after a Cass County deputy clocked him…
FARGO — Did you know the Navy’s in show business now? You probably didn’t, and according to a number of the professional musicians of the Navy Band Great Lakes, they didn’t either once upon a time. They’re in town this week for Fargo’s third Navy Week, and they’re giving a series of free performances all through the metro all week…
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) – A Fort Totten man who had been wanted for several state and federal warrants was arrested following a standoff in Grand Forks Monday. Police say at approximately 4:34 p.m., officers and the FBI were searching for 32-year-old Collin Posey, when Posey jumped through the open window of a nearby apartment at 1923 12th Ave. N….
Shawn SchweigertGRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR-KFGO) – A Grand Forks man is facing a number of felonies after police say he led officers on a chase through Grand Forks Saturday night. Officers tried to stop Shawn Schweigert, 32, after noticing his car had two different license plates. Schweigert sped off even though the patrol vehicle’s lights and siren were activated. Schweigert…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — There is a growing frustration among some city leaders about the inability to crack down on nuisance vehicles and their drivers. They say the city continues to be limited by current state laws. The goal now is to work with state lawmakers to make changes including increased fines for racing and exhibition driving and increased fines…
