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Moorhead man who participated in riot will serve 2 years in prison

April 5, 2021

Jim Monk,

Jonathan MontanezFARGO (KVRR) – A Moorhead, Minn. man has been sentenced to two years in federal prison for participating in the May, 2020 riots in downtown Fargo. Acting U.S. Attorney Nick Chase says 31-year-old Jonathan Montanez jumped on top of an occupied Fargo Police vehicle and slammed his fists on the police vehicle causing extensive damage. Chase says Montanez also…

Local business encourages COVID-19 vaccinations by offering shoppers discounts

"We encourage everyone to get vaccinated so they don't have to go through what our family has gone through and at the same time to help our business community to get back to business as usual."

April 3, 2021

Aaron Walling,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Due to the pandemic, one local business owner is facing even tougher challenges after losing a family member to COVID-19. After taking full ownership of his family’s record store, Brady Bredell, Owner of Mother’s in Moorhead is encouraging people in the community to follow COVID-19 guidelines and to get vaccinated. “My dad recently passed away from…

Three people survive cold waters of Lake Marquette after canoe capsizes

April 3, 2021

Site Staff,

BEMIDJI, Minn. (KVRR) — Three people were treated for hypothermia at the Sanford Emergency Department Friday afternoon after they capsized their canoe on Lake Marquette. Authorities say after the canoe capsized, all three made it safely back to shore. They were all wearing life jackets. Authorities warn that while this scenario ended well, others may not. The full statement from…

Police supervisor says kneeling on Floyd’s neck ‘totally unnecessary’

April 2, 2021

Jim Monk,

MINNEAPOLIS – The head of the Minneapolis Police Department’s homicide division has testified that kneeling on the neck of someone who is handcuffed and in the prone position is “top-tier, deadly” force and “totally unnecessary.” Lt. Richard Zimmerman testified Friday at the trial of Officer Derek Chauvin, who is charged with killing George Floyd last year. His testimony came a…

Two more arrested in West Fargo shooting

April 2, 2021

Jim Monk,

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Two more people have been arrested in connection to the March 21 shooting in West Fargo that occurred in the 1500 block of 11th Avenue E. Jahmond Walker, of Glyndon, Minn. was arrested in Hibbing, Minn. on charges of aggravated assault. Twenty-one-year-old Leotis McGee Jr. of Fargo was arrested by the Marshals Service in Minneapolis…

CDC says fully vaccinated can travel, no need to quarantine

April 2, 2021

Jim Monk,

NEW YORK – Add travel to the activities vaccinated Americans can enjoy again. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated its guidance Friday to say fully vaccinated people can travel within the U.S. without getting a COVID-19 test or going into quarantine. The agency previously cautioned against unnecessary travel even for vaccinated people. Vaccinated people should still wear a…

Strong economic growth continues in the region

April 2, 2021

Jim Monk,

OMAHA, Neb. – A new monthly survey of business leaders suggests that strong economic growth will continue over the next few months in nine Midwest and Plains states as businesses continue to recover from the pandemic. Creighton University economist Ernie Goss, who oversees the survey, said businesses in the area have recovered about half of the roughly 120,000 jobs lost…

Thursday is National Wear Blue Day to Prevent Child Abuse and Neglect

April 1st marks the first day of National Child Abuse Prevention Month

April 1, 2021

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FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Many people around the country are standing together for National Wear Blue Day. April 1st marks the first day of National Child Abuse Prevention Month. Wearing blue signifies the pinwheel, which is a statewide symbol for supporting the effort of keeping children in the community safe. Prevent Child Abuse North Dakota Project Manager, Mary Lizakowski explains…

Large Grass Fire Near Mentor, Minnesota 90% Contained

A Red Flag Warning is in effect until 10 p.m. Thursday for all of North Dakota and northwestern Minnesota

April 1, 2021

TJ Nelson,

MENTOR, Minn. — A grass fire near Mentor, Minnesota which started Monday is now 90% contained and authorities say it was “human-caused”. Minnesota Incident Command reports the “Oxcart Fire” had no new fire growth overnight. Calmer weather helped keep the fire activity minimal within the perimeter of the 13,000 acre fire. Firefighters are working on mopping up smoldering hot spots…

Six apply to fill vacant Moorhead City Council seat

April 1, 2021

Jim Monk,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Six residents have applied to fill the ward 2 City Council seat. The opening was created after former Mayor Johnathon Judd was appointed to a district court judge position in January by Governor Tim Walz. The City Council later appointed Ward 2 Council Member Shelly Carlson to be mayor. The applicants for the Ward 2 City…