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State Trooper charged in May death of Owatonna teen

ROCHESTER, Minn. (KVRR/FOX 9) — A Minnesota state trooper is now charged with manslaughter after a deadly crash in Rochester, Minnesota, in May that claimed the life of an Owatonna teen. Trooper Shane Roper, 32, is charged with manslaughter, criminal vehicular homicide, criminal vehicular operation, careless driving, and reckless driving for the May 18 crash that left 18-year-old Olivia Flores…

First human case of West Nile virus confirmed in North Dakota

MORTON COUNTY, N.D. (KVRR) — North Dakota has its first human case of West Nile virus this season. The state’s Health and Human Services says the person lives in Morton County and was hospitalized Most people infected with West Nile virus experience no symptoms. Those who develop symptoms will commonly report fever, headache, body/joint aches or rash. Categories: Health, Local…

Truck driver accused of bribing Grand Forks police officer

Demetria ClaytonGRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR-KFGO) – An Alabama woman arrested for DUI is also facing a bribery charge after she allegedly offered to pay a Grand Forks Police officer if he let her go. According to court records, the officer arrested 34-year-old Demetria Clayton of Birmingham, Alabama after a report of a possible drunk driver in downtown Grand Forks. The…

Concerns grow over homeless camps in Fargo

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — People speak up at Fargo’s City Commission meeting over concerns of homeless camps growing in popularity along the river. The commission is considering an ordinance and have looked into the legality in their discussions. The Supreme Court determined it is not cruel and unusual punishment to not allow camping on public property. Commissioner Dave Piepkorn says…

Turnberg, Strand sworn-in to Fargo City Commission; Kolpack selected Deputy Mayor

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Two Fargo City Commissioners take the Oath of Office as they begin their new four-year-terms. Newly elected Michelle Turnberg and re-relected John Strand take the Oath of Office, administered by Municipal Judge Steve Dawson. Fargo voters elected the two on June 11 to the open seats on the city commission. Turnberg and Strand each began their…

Epic Companies declares bankruptcy

FARGO (KVRR) – North Dakota-based Epic Companies has filed for bankruptcy. The Minot-based business filed for Chapter 11, which involves the reorganization of debts and assets.  The reorganization would allow Epic to continue operating under supervision of the court. In court documents, Epic is declaring assets and liabilities of between $10 million and $50 million. The company is listing between 50…

Two arrested for murder in the death of 3-year-old Moorhead boy

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR/KFGO) — Two caregivers have been arrested on murder charges in the March death of a three-year-old Moorhead boy. Shiann Erickson, 21, and Rosa Garza, 24, are in the Clay County Correctional Center on charges of second-degree murder without intent. Police began investigating the death Eastyn Deronjic after a medical call for a child not breathing in the…

Tires slashed on multiple vehicles in downtown Fargo

FARGO (KVRR) – Vandals have been slashing tires on vehicles in downtown Fargo. Fargo police say officers responded to a report of vandalism at a parking ramp in the 600 block of 2nd Ave. N. When police arrived, they found that tires were slashed on “multiple vehicles.” Police say no arrests have been made and the incidents remain under investigation….