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Tribal Leaders Claim They Have Been Threatened On White Earth Reservation

Secretary-Treasurer Alan Roy says he and his family have been threatened by four men

December 3, 2018

TJ Nelson,

MAHNOMEN, Minn. — White Earth Reservation Business Committee members say they have received threats since being seated earlier this year. Secretary-Treasurer Alan Roy says he and his family have been threatened by four men. One of the men, Michael Keezer, has been charged with felony terroristic threats by the Mahnomen County attorney. He claims another man harassed his wife and…

Greenbush School Custodian Arrested In Social Media Sex Sting

Authorities say 34-year-old Anthony Brazier was actually talking to an undercover officer

December 3, 2018

TJ Nelson,

GREENBUSH, MN — A Greenbush, Minnesota school custodian has been arrested for trying to set up a sexual encounter with a 15-year-old girl. Authorities say 34-year-old Anthony Brazier was actually talking to an undercover officer on Facebook. After two days of conversation involving explicit, sexual acts, Brazier agreed to meet with the “teen” at the Greenbush school. Officers placed him under…

Man Charged With Attempted Murder & Assault in Moorhead Hornbacher’s Shooting Investigation

Police were called to Hornbacher's at Azool about 5:30 p.m. Sunday

December 3, 2018

KVRR Staff,

UPDATE – A New Brighton man faces serious charges in an investigation into a shooting in the parking lot of the Azool Hornbacher’s in Moorhead on Sunday. 23-year-old Kevin Blocker has been charged with two counts of first degree attempted murder, first degree assault, two counts of second degree assault, attempted aggravated robbery, felon in possession of a firearm and…

Otter Tail County Investigating Baby Death

At this time they believe the death is accidental, however the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension has joined the investigation.

December 3, 2018

Site Staff,

UNDERWOOD, MN — The Otter Tail County Sheriff is investigating the death of a one month old baby in Underwood, Minnesota. At this time they believe the death is accidental, however the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension has joined the investigation. At 5:07 a.m. on Saturday, December 1, the Otter Tail County Sheriff’s office received a 911 call reporting a…

Moorhead Police Investigate Report Of Shooting

Police responded to the call shortly before 5:30 p.m. on reports a car window was shot out.

December 3, 2018

Site Staff,

MOORHEAD, MN – Moorhead police continue their search for a suspect in a shooting incident Sunday evening in the parking lot of the Azool Hornbachers at 950 40th Avenue South. Police responded to the call shortly before 5:30 p.m. on reports a car window was shot out. Lt. Mike Detloff says A group of people sitting in the car were…

What a National Christmas Tree Shortage Means for Fargo-Moorhead

Part of the shortage is because less people were planting trees during the 2008 recession

December 2, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — A national tree shortage means a real Christmas tree could be harder to come by in parts of the U.S. this year. KVRR’s Danielle Church tells us what it means for both sellers and shoppers in the metro who are looking to bring the outdoors inside this holiday season. For some Christmas tree shoppers, buying a real…

Faith United Methodist Celebrates Beginning of Advent with Live Nativity Scene

The church has put the production on for 25 years

December 2, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — The season of advent begins with a live nativity show at Faith United Methodist Church in Fargo. The 25 year tradition is one churchgoers get so excited about that organizers say they call two to three weeks before the show even begins to ask about it. Fargo North’s Jazz choir also made a special appearance. Because…

Governor-Elect Tim Walz Stops in Moorhead on Statewide Listening Tour

He's visiting 24 communities across the state

December 1, 2018

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — Governor–Elect Tim Walz is visiting 24 communities around the state to learn more about what citizens are concerned about. Walz drew a packed crowd at the Fryn’ Pan in Moorhead, with people overflowing from the room. “It was an incredibly respectful and it was across the political spectrum. Those for diversion, those against diversion… it’s about making sure…

Church Puts On “Holiday Collections” Craft and Vendor Show

This is the largest church-held craft show in the region

December 1, 2018

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WEST FARGO, N.D. — The Holy Cross Catholic Church held their ninth annual “Holiday Collections” Craft and Vendor Show. Over 80 vendors were there, compared to just over 20 when it first started almost a decade ago. Organizers highlight unique, one–of–a–kind items from around the region. They say hundreds of people go every year, and it’s the largest church–held craft show…

ND & MN Governor’s Order Flags At Half Staff To Honor Passing Of President George H.W. Bush

All U.S. and North Dakota flags are to be flown at half-staff immediately, pursuant to U.S. Code (4 U.S.C. 7m), which states the flag shall be flown at half-staff for 30 days from the death of a president or former president.

December 1, 2018

Site Staff,

BISMARCK, ND — Gov. Doug Burgum released the following statement on the passing of President George H.W. Bush, who died Friday, Nov. 30, at the age of 94. “Few Americans in our nation’s history can match the more than five decades of public service that President George H.W. Bush assembled as a decorated World War II Navy pilot and icon…