FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Hundreds of people lined up for a blue porch light bulb from Big 98.7 at Cashwise on 13th Avenue South in Fargo. Two thousand light bulbs were given to the public on a first come first serve basis. They were free of charge, but a donation of five dollars was recommended. All proceeds from the event…
THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minn. (KVRR) — The man accused in a gruesome workplace killing at Digi-Key in Thief River Falls is indicted by a grand jury. 32-year-old Jorge Benitez-Estremera has been indicted on first degree murder premeditated and second degree murder intent. Estremera is charged in the fatal beating death of 61-year-old Steven Opdahl of Oklee in the designated smoking…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Lee Brice is the first artist announced for this year’s Sister Cities Smokeout. The smokeout is billed as the “home of Hot BBQ, Live Tunes and Cold Beer”. It’s happening Friday, September 1 at Bluestem Amphitheater in Moorhead. There is a range of ticket prices depending on your preferred level of access, food and drink. You…
FARGO (KFGO) – Family members of the woman hit by gunfire in Friday’s deadly shooting are telling East Coast news outlets that Karlee Koswick, 25, is in fair condition. Koswick was caught in the crossfire of the shooting that left Jake Wallin, and the gunman dead, and two other officers in critical condition. The family said Koswick was hit in…
OTTER TAIL CO., Minn. (KVRR) — Authorities in Otter Tail County identify the woman who was found dead and the man who was arrested after a standoff Monday on Big Pine Lake near Perham. The victim is 77-year-old Jean Mart. The suspect, who remains in custody, is 79-year-old Paul Mart. They lived on the south end of the lake, east…
FARGO — Are you struggling to juggle all your responsibilities? Are you looking for help keeping all those balls in the air? Or maybe you’re just looking to let loose and have some fun? Professional juggler Lukas Brandon can help with that. He makes appearances at the Night Bazaar to perform his juggling, body juggling, and other incredible feats, but…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A funeral has been set for Fargo Police Officer Jake Wallin who was killed in the line of duty on Friday, July 14. According to his obituary, a funeral service will take place at Pequot Lakes High School at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 22, at 30805 Olson Street, Pequot Lakes, MN. A private service will…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Friday is still fresh in the minds of everyone in the Fargo-Moorhead area, where one officer was shot and killed off of 25th St. S. in Fargo, ND. This incident also left two officers in critical condition and bystander with serious injuries. This situation will stick with local law enforcement and the community for years to…
ST. MICHAEL, Minn. (KMSP) — St. Michael, Minnesota is rallying around Fallen officer Jake Wallin’s family. Many are turning their porch lights blue in honor of the officer, just a small gesture people there are making to honor the fallen hero. Flags lowered to half staff at St. Michael Albertville High School just beyond the field where slain Fargo Police…
EAGAN, Minn. (FOX 9) — Officer Tyler Hawes is one of the two Fargo officers in the hospital. Hawes is from Eagan, Minnesota, near the Twin Cities. “Putting himself before everyone else is just really who Ty’s always been,” Steve Butler spent two years coaching Ty Hawes in Eagan varsity baseball. Hawes was the starting catcher his senior year in…
