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Man sentenced in Pope County, MN for fatal overdose death

POPE CO., Minn. (KVRR) — A man who sold fentanyl that led to the overdose death of a Glenwood, Minnesota man is sentenced to over 11 years in prison. In October, Theoplus Richmond pled guilty to the third-degree murder of Tyler Kirckof. In February, 2021, Teresa Massey drove Richmond from Minneapolis to Glenwood, south of Alexandria, to deliver fentanyl to…

Fargo City Commission approves $13 million contract for police department technology

FARGO (KVRR-KFGO) – The Fargo Police Department has received approval from the city commission to extend a contract with Axon Enterprises for their body cameras and an enhanced drone program. The Fargo City Commission initially approved the Axon body cameras five years ago. The contract renewal is for ten more years. Assistant Police Chief Travis Stefanowicz says if they enter…

BLM makes more lands inhabited by greater sage-grouse available for energy development

WASHINGTON (North Dakota Monitor) — The Trump administration is planning on making more acres of public land available for energy and mineral development in eight Western states, a move worrying environmentalists watching for the declining population of greater sage-grouse. The Bureau of Land Management announced Monday plans to modify its greater sage-grouse land use plan on about 50 million acres…

Fargo Public Schools considering cuts to manage $4.5 million deficit

FARGO (KVRR-KFGO) – Fargo Public Schools superintendent Corey Steiner is asking staff for their input as the district looks to balance its budget. Fargo Public Schools says it ended the 2024-25 fiscal year with a $4.5 million deficit, and the School Board approved the following school year’s budget with a $2.5 million deficit. The administration is working to reduce the…

North Dakota oil production resilient even as prices have declined

A drilling rig is shown near Arnegard, North Dakota, in September 2024. Advancements in drilling technology are helping oil producers stay profitable despite low oil prices. (Photo by Kyle Martin/For the North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — North Dakota’s top oil regulator is pessimistic about oil prices for 2026 but says oil production should hold steady, due in…

Nearly $10,000 worth of goods distributed to those in need in Crookston, MN

CROOKSTON, Minn. (KVRR) — People in need in Crookston are going to have a much happier Christmas thanks to Crookston Area Community Fund. They donated close to $10,000 worth of essential items across the community. The fund provided winter clothing and necessities for many Crookston Public Schools students. Shelf-stable and kid-friendly food items were donated to support families experiencing food…

Nearly 100 Minnesota mayors raise concerns about fraud and unfunded mandates

ST. PAUL (KVRR/FOX9) — A group of 98 mayors from across Minnesota have sent a joint letter to state leaders raising concerns about widespread fraud. It includes the signature of mayors in our region from Hawley, Fergus Falls, Perham, Hitterdal, Barnesville, Thief River Falls, Mahnomen, Wadena, Roseau, Warroad and Breckenridge. They are also concerned about unfunded mandates and rising costs…

Grand Forks classroom specialist accused of soliciting sexually explicit images from students

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — A Valley Middle School classroom specialist has been arrested after attempting to solicit sexually explicit images from students. Grand Forks Police took 31-year-old Malaun Nelson of Grand Forks into custody this morning after serving a search warrant at his home. Grand Forks County States Attorney’s Office will consider a charge of promoting or directing an…