Local News Archives - Page 621 of 2802

Fargo Man Sentenced for Sexual Abuse of a Minor

July 24, 2023

KVRR Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A Fargo man is sentenced in Cass County District Court for sexually abusing a minor. The judge gave 49-year-old Marc Leslie 20 years in prison for gross sexual imposition with a victim under 15 and 5 years for solicitation of a minor victim under 15. The terms will be served concurrently and he’ll be eligible for…

Adam’s Ribs: Judging The Devils Lake Ribfest

I had an opportunity this weekend that not many get. I got to eat 14 different ribs for free. Sometimes this job opens amazing doors for you.

July 24, 2023

Site Staff,

I had an opportunity this weekend that not many get. I got to eat 14 different ribs for free. Sometimes this job opens amazing doors for you. The Devils Lake Chamber invited me to be a judge for their 8th annual Ribfest competition. Thank you for the opportunity. It’s always fun to head back to the city where I…

Fire At Crooked Pint Ale House In Grand Forks

Firefighters responded to the Crooked Pint Ale House around 10:45 Sunday night

July 24, 2023

Site Staff,

UPDATE: Fire ruled accidental. An electrical malfunction in the freezer equipment produced excessive heat and started nearby items on fire. GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) – A restaurant catches fire overnight in Grand Forks. Firefighters responded to the Crooked Pint Ale House around 10:45 Sunday night. There was a report of a fire alarm and smoke coming from the back of…

Eight People Apply To Fill Vacated Ward 4 City Council Seat in Moorhead

July 23, 2023

TJ Nelson,

Moorhead City Council Member Steve LindaasMOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — There are eight people who want to become the next Ward 4 City Council Member in Moorhead. The period to apply ended late Friday afternoon. They include: Delores Gabbard, Trenton Gerads, Ryan Larson, Zachariah Lorsung, Sebastian McDougall, Darren Opsahl, Andrew Rockhold and Dorothy Suomala. The applicants will be interviewed at Monday night’s…

Image and Public Tips Help Valley City Police Identify Man Pulled from River

July 23, 2023

KVRR Staff,

VALLEY CITY, N.D. — This image from a security camera at a Valley City business has helped police learn his identity. They got several tips from the public. The man’s body was pulled from the Sheyenne River last Monday and police tried to learn his identity for days. Police Chief Phil Hatcher says his name will be released once family…

Calling Officer Robinson a “Hero”, Woman Starts GoFundMe To Honor His Actions

July 23, 2023

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A woman wants to honor Fargo Police Officer Zach Robinson and she has started a GoFundMe to do it. Rebecca Folden calls Robinson a hero and says he saved Fargo from a mass shooting event. He is the officer who shot and killed 37-year-old Mohamad Barakat after he ambushed officers attending to a crash on Friday,…

UPDATE: Silver Alert Issued for Missing Valley City Man Canceled

July 23, 2023

TJ Nelson,

UPDATE: The Silver Alert issued by NDHP and NDBCI on July 23rd has been canceled. Rory Rupp has been safely located in Valley City. VALLEY CITY, N.D. (KVRR) — Police in Valley City are looking for a man who walked away from the Sheyenne Saint Raphael Care facility around 5 a.m. A Silver Alert was issued for 56-year-old Rory Rupp…

Binary triggers and how it works

July 22, 2023

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (AP) – Sitting in a parked car with an arsenal of weapons and ammunition, the man who fired on police officers in Fargo last Friday chose to use the one gun in his vehicle that was modified with a binary trigger. The device allowed the gun to fire so rapidly that it sounded like an automatic weapon. The…

Wrigley releases new details regarding last Friday’s deadly shooting

July 21, 2023

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – In his most detailed update yet, North Dakota Attorney General Drew Wrigley released more details into the investigation of last week’s shooting that killed FPD officer Jake Wallin and the 37-year-old suspect, Mohamed Barakat. Wrigley says he believes the violence we saw last Friday could have been part of a bigger attack. Although Barakat had little…

LIVE: Zoo Brew Lets People Enjoy Red River Zoo In New Light

Beer and animals, a wonderful combination to help conservation efforts in our community

July 21, 2023

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Beer and animals, a wonderful combination to help conservation efforts in our community. The annual Zoo Brew at the Red River Zoo will bring about two dozen different brewers out to the zoo Friday night. There will be food, a concert, and the chance to meet some of the zoo’s animals, including a ferret who…