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Former Clay County correctional officer accused of sexual conduct with inmate

MOORHEAD, Minn.  (KVRR-KFGO) – A former Clay County correctional officer charged with criminal sexual conduct is accused of having a sexual relationship with an inmate while working at the jail. According to prosecutors, 23-year-old Chloe Nord of Fargo became romantically involved with the inmate between November of last year and her last day of work in January. Nord is accused…

Former Nurse Charged 7 Years After Death of Hardel Sherrell at Beltrami County Jail

ST. PAUL (KVRR/FOX9) — Former Beltrami County jail nurse Michelle Skroch is charged with second-degree manslaughter and criminal neglect, seven years after Hardel Sherrell died while in custody. The criminal complaint, filed by Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison on Friday, alleges Skroch failed to properly care for Sherrell and that her negligent mistreatment resulted in his death. The complaint says…

Hope Inc. Hosts Sled Hockey Jamboree

The Hope Hurricanes are preparing to defend their National Championship that they won back in 2024.

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) —  The action started at the Moorhead Youth Hockey facility on the evening of Friday, March 7 and didn’t let up until the afternoon of Sunday, March 9. Hope Inc, an organization dedicated to putting on engaging events for those with mobility issues, hosted this Sled Hockey Jamboree, and teams turned up from all over the place….

International Women’s Day Celebration

This is the fifth year Kondial Kel International has hosted an event commemorating the day.

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR)  – Saturday was International Women’s Day, and the strong ladies of the area hosted an event that’s been growing in popularity every year. Kondial Kel International put on their annual celebration for the day, this year at Armory Events Center in Moorhead. There wre booths helmed by organizations like League of Women Voters and Planned Parenthood. There…

LIVE: Wild About Spring

FARGO — When spring finally hits here in the upper Midwest we’re usually more than ready to cut loose and get a little wild. And this weekend, they’ve got all the things you need to launch yourself into outdoor recreation season at the annual Sportsmen’s Show at the Fargodome. Not only do they have the ever-popular trout pond back so…

North Dakota border cities expect confusion if time change bill passes

FARGO (North Dakota Monitor) – What if North Dakotans quit changing their clocks twice a year? “Chaos might be too strong a word,” said Charley Johnson, president and CEO of the Fargo-Moorhead Convention and Visitors Bureau. “But certainly confusing.” As most Americans prepare to spring forward into daylight saving time this weekend, the North Dakota Legislature is considering a bill…

Minnesota Wants To Hire Fired Federal Workers

ST. PAUL (KVRR/CNN) — Minnesota is looking to hire some of the federal workers laid off by DOGE and the Trump Administration. The state is directing people to visit the Minnesota Careers Website to learn about available resources. That includes open jobs, in-person and online workshops, resume reviews, and networking opportunities and resources for veterans. There are also instructions to…

Mahnomen, MN Man Indicted for Illegal Possession of Firearms

MINNEAPOLIS (KVRR) — A Mahnomen, Minnesota man has been indicted for illegal possession of firearms. Acting Minnesota U.S. Attorney Lisa Kirkpatrick says 23-year-old Adam Webster was found in possession of a Remington rifle and 12 gauge shotgun in July 2023. Since Webster has a prior felony conviction in Mahnomen County for third degree assault, he is prohibited from possessing firearms…

Tariffs Spark Worries About Decrease in Canadian Tourism

Experts say it's too soon to calculate the monetary value of lost revenue, but there has been anecdotal evidence that Canadians will choose not to spend money in America.

FARGO, N.D. – Local leaders are raising concerns that the tariffs imposed by the Trump administration may put a damper on Canadian tourism in North Dakota. Experts believe that tourism generates over $300 million a year in tax revenue for the Fargo-Moorhead area. However, the U.S. Travel Association estimates a 10% reduction in Canadian tourist visits in the wake of…