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Three People Hospitalized After Barnesville Stabbing

Reports indicate that this was a domestic dispute that escalated into serious violence.

BARNESVILLE, MN (KVRR) – Three people were hospitalized with stab wounds after a domestic incident in Barnesville on August 8. Barnesville Police Department says that they, alongside Clay County Sheriff’s Office, arrived at the scene in the 900 block of 2nd Avenue SE in Barnesville just after 6:00 P.M. to find that three people had been stabbed. One was flown…

Overnight Shooting Unrelated to Recent Violence, Police Say

The victim is said to be in critical but stable condition.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Another shooting incident took place in the early hours of a weekend in Fargo, continuing an unsettling recent trend of violence. This one did not occur downtown, but a few blocks north, near the intersection of 10th Street North and 6th Avenue North. The Fargo Police Department says they responded to the scene on Saturday, August…

Widespread storm damage, power outages in Steele County

SHARON, N.D. (KVRR) – There’s widespread storm damage being reported across Steele County. Sheriff Wayne Beckman said some of the worst damage appeared to be in Sharon, which took the brunt of the storm overnight, including toppled bins and roofs peeled from buildings. “It’s a mess, especially Sharon,” said Beckman. “Aside from the structural damage and downed trees, we’ve got…

Top Prosecutor Speaks Out On Downtown Fargo Violence

Cass County's top prosecutor weighs in on sentencing for violent offenders in light of downtown violence, and whether it's safe to be downtown

FARGO (KVRR) – Cass County’s top prosecutor is speaking out to address an ongoing controversy over this weekend’s outbreak of violence in the city that left two people dead and another in critical condition from an assault. Cass County State’s Attorney Kim Hegvik joined the Morning Show to talk about some of the public reaction her office is receiving as…

Storms topple trees, power lines in Jamestown

Jamestown storm damage. Courtesy, Steve UrnessJAMESTOWN, N.D. (KVRR) – Severe weather Friday morning caused multiple issues across the city of Jamestown, including the collapse of of an apartment building roof. Several trees and power lines were down. Jamestown residents were being asked to conserve water and limit use of the sanitary sewer system because a power outage caused lift stations…

Update: Evacuation order lifted following grain elevator fire in Shelly, Minnesota,

SHELLY, Minn. (KVRR) – A mandatory evacuation order has been lifted in Shelly, Minnesota, where a large fire broke out at a local grain elevator. Norman County Sheriff Ben Fall says early indication is that the fire may be due to lightning, though investigation will be ongoing. The evacuation order was lifted at 1:00 p.m. Friday. Air quality testing indicates…

Gov. Walz stops by Vikings training camp in Eagan

EAGAN, Minn. (KVRR) — In Eagan, Minnesota this week, KVRR’s Ryan Bowlin is at Vikings training camp. The Vikings are gearing up for their first preseason game on Saturday and the team had a special visitor… Minnesota Governor Tim Walz. Walz shared why he decided to come out. “The Vikings are a big part culturally, and just to be very…

North Dakota native who lives in Norway shares his expertise in researching family histories

Genealogist Johan Stenslie plays a church hymn on the accordion at the Sons of Norway. 8/7/25.FARGO — A North Dakota native who has spent years studying Norwegian history and genealogy, stopped at the Sons of Norway Thursday to share tips for those looking to learn more about their family history. Johan Stenslie grew up in Bismarck, and also taught history…