Local News Archives - Page 975 of 2856

Pennington County, Minnesota Sheriff To Retire At End of Current Term

May 11, 2022

TJ Nelson,

THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minn. (KVRR) — The sheriff of Pennington County, Minnesota will not seek re-election and announces his retirement. Ray Kuznia has served as sheriff for 12 years. His term is up on January 3, 2023. The Pennington County Board Tuesday morning accepting Kuznia’s retirement at its meeting. He says he is looking forward to spending more time with…

Wilco Brings “Cruel Country Tour” to Fargo Brewing in September

May 11, 2022

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Wilco has a new album out and you’ll be able to hear it in person at Fargo Brewing. The band brings its “Cruel Country Tour” to the brewery for an outdoor concert on Sunday, September 11. Wilco’s new album is called “Cruel Country” and it comes out May 27 and features current single “Falling Apart (Right…

Mosquito Count Very Low, But Standing Water Will Be A Problem

May 11, 2022

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. (KFGO/KVRR) — Cass County Vector Control Director Ben Prather says the prolonged spring chill has kept the mosquitoes at bay…for now. The question now is when and how many of the pests we’ll be slapping and swatting this summer. Prather says there shouldn’t be any problems for the next two to three weeks, but after that, it’s still…

Former Moorhead Teacher Jailed in Fargo on Child Porn Charges

May 11, 2022

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A former teacher at Moorhead Alternative Learning Center is jailed on child porn charges. 25-year-old Caleb Brush of Fargo was arrested earlier this month and is charged with two felonies in Cass County District Court. The counts against Brush include: promoting or directing an obscene sexual performance by a minor and possession of certain prohibited materials….

Fallen Lt. Adam Gustafson To Be Honored At Peace Officer Memorial in Bismarck

May 11, 2022

TJ Nelson,

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — West Fargo Police Department Lieutenant Adam Gustafson will be honored Thursday at the North Dakota Peace Officer Memorial in Bismarck. Gustafson died on duty last May from a heart attack while at the police station. He had been with the department since 2009. Gustafson’s name will be added to the Peace Officer Memorial alongside the…

Abortion rights activists to rally in Fargo, Bismarck, Grand Forks, Minot

May 11, 2022

Jim Monk,

FARGO (KVRR) – Abortion rights activists are planning demonstrations across North Dakota on Saturday. The “Bans Off Our Bodies” rallies will be held in Fargo, Grand Forks, Bismarck and Minot. Similar events are scheduled across the country. Organizers say the rallies are part of what they call a “national day of action to demonstrate deep support for access to safe,…

From Minnesota to New Mexico: Firefighter Brings Decades Of Experience to Save Their Region

Unprecedented winds, extreme dryness.... all starting to sound very familiar to Bemidji-based Chris Weir-Koetter.

May 11, 2022

Emily Welker,

We used to think of wildfires as a phenomenon of the Western states. But after last year’s fires devastated some of the most beautiful parts of Minnesota, that is all changing. One person who’s known for a long time how dangerous wildfire can be is Bemidji’s Chris Weir-Koetter She’s been fighting fires for more than three decades, for the state…

Police investigate threats to Minnesota congressional candidate

May 11, 2022

Jim Monk,

Jennifer CarnahanFARIBAULT, Minn. – Congressional candidate Jennifer Carnahan says a man threatened her and swerved his car toward her while she was campaigning in Faribault. Carnahan called police after the run-in Tuesday while she was going door-to-door. Police Chief John Sherwin said they are looking for the man or anyone who may have witnessed the incident. Carnahan is a former…

LIVE: West Fargo’s Newest K9 Officer

He may not have his own movie coming out, but he sure can make for some good TV.

May 11, 2022

Emily Welker,

The Morning Show got to see some major action this time. Thor is the 19-month-old newest K9 member of the department, who’s taking to the streets of West Fargo to fight crime along with his partner, Officer Matthew Oldham. Oldham says Thor is an American-bred cross between a German Shepherd and Belgian Malinois, two of the most popular breeds for…

LIVE: How To Identify And Treat Postpartum Depression

Postpartum Depression Affects About 1 In 7 New Mothers

May 11, 2022

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – About one in seven women who have a child suffer from postpartum depression according to Essentia Health. They want more people talking about the issue to make sure new mothers don’t suffer in silence. Certified Nurse Midwife Tessa Hand says many new mothers get the baby blues. Postpartum Depression is more severe. It can keep…