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UPDATE: Lockdown Lifted at Grand Forks Air Force Base After Report of Gunshot Fired

GRAND FORKS AIR FORCE BASE (4:40 PM UPDATE) – Grand Forks Air Force Base lockdown has been lifted as of 4:35 p.m. local time and normal operations have resumed. Just after 1:00 p.m., security forces personnel received a report of a single gunshot near the medical clinic and base exchange. Out of an abundance of caution, they issued lockdown procedures…

Man Confesses To Numerous Elevator Burglaries in Cass, Clay and Otter Tail Counties

CASS COUNTY, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — Cass County Sheriff Jesse Jahner says a man arrested for theft and drugs in Otter Tail County has admitted to thefts in Cass and Clay Counties. 33-year-old Wyatt Johnson of Hankinson, North Dakota was arrested at Harvest States French Elevator west of Fergus Falls on March 2nd. Jahner says elevators in Cass County were hit…

Senator’s son pleads not guilty to charges from crash that killed North Dakota sheriff’s deputy

Ian Cramer listens to state District Judge Bobbi Weiler during his court appearance on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at the McLean County Courthouse in Washburn, N.D. Cramer waived his preliminary hearing and pleaded not guilty to homicide while fleeing a peace officer and other felony and misdemeanor charges in connection with the pursuit and crash that resulted in the death…

Fargo activist pleads guilty to criminal mischief

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 Dairy Queen’s “Miracle Maker” event gives back to Sanford Children’s Hospital

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…

Bank windows damaged: Moorhead Police want help identifying vehicle

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…

State Democrats Disavow Endorsement of Judd Hoff in Alexandria

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…

Supporters Submit Legal Marijuana Petition in North Dakota

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…