FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Just before his trial was set to begin Wednesday morning in Fargo Municipal Court, activist Wes Philome pled guilty to a misdemeanor charge of criminal mischief. Philome had been charged for painting graffiti on a BNSF railroad structure in August 18th last year. Philome was painting on the structure when motorist Joy Mohelski pulled her vehicle…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — To celebrate 75 years in business, the Historic Moorhead Dairy Queen wants to raise $75,000. It’s part of their Miracle Maker event that starts this week and runs through July 25th. The money raised will go towards the Children’s Hospital at Sanford. The store’s owners are challenging 75 people to purchase bundles of 100 small blizzard…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Moorhead Police are asking for help locating the person or people responsible for damaging four windows at American Federal Bank on Center Avenue. According to surveillance, this vehicle drove by around midnight Monday, seconds before the damage happened. Police say the damage was caused by a small projectile, such as a BB or pellet gun. The…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – A new sales tax is being discussed in the Minnesota legislature, it could impact many cities across the state. One of the biggest highlights of this new bill is the proposed 3.2% e-waste tax increase. And the difference between border states will be significant. For example, Fargo has a 7.5% sales tax, and with the new…
ST. PAUL (KVRR/AP) — Minnesota’s Democratic Party chairman says the party is disavowing the endorsement of state House candidate Judd Hoff. “I’m Judd Hoff and I’m running for the 12B state representative seat against ineffective minority member Ms. Mary Franson,” said Hoff in a YouTube post. Hoff was endorsed by Democrats in District 12 to run against Republican Rep. Mary…
BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) -North Dakota voters may see a ballot measure in November related to legalizing marijuana for adults 21 and older. Supporters submitted a petition on Tuesday to get a measure placed on the ballot that would allow adults to use marijuana at home. Secretary of State Michael Howe confirmed his office received the petition. If the secretary of…
WRIGHT COUNTY, Minn. (KVRR/FOX 9) — An armed man was shot by a deputy outside the Montrose Dollar General, west of the Twin Cities. The Wright County Sheriff’s Office says deputies responded to the store to arrest the man on a warrant. Deputies attempted to arrest him, but say he resisted and showed his gun. The sheriff’s office says less…
CLAY COUNTY, Minn. (KVRR) — A man has died after a crash northwest of Ulen, Minnesota in rural Clay County. Sheriff Mark Empting says the victim is 43-year-old Sonny Syverson, of Ulen. Fifty-three-year-old Dean Thompson, from Lake Park, was arrested for Felony 1st Degree DWI. First responders were dispatched to the area around 11:45 Saturday night. Ulen Rescue and Ulen…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — She is one of the best selling female country music artists from the 90s and now Lorrie Morgan is coming to Fargo. You can catch the singer of such hits as “Five Minutes”, “Something In Red” and “Watch Me” at Fargo Theatre on Friday, August 9. Tickets for the event range from $49.50 up to $79.50…
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KVRR) –A Lakeville toddler has died after falling from a third story hotel room window. It happened while the family was staying in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. According to the GoFundMe set up for the family, the 19-month-old boy was taken to a local hospital where he was hospitalized. He died two days later. His family says…
