Anders OdegaardGRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR-KNOX) – A judge has accepted a plea agreement from a Warren, Minn. man charged in the 2022 murder of his wife. According to the agreement, Anders Odegaard will plead guilty to second-degree murder without intent while committing a felony. In exchange, the state will dismiss a separate count of second-degree murder and Odegaard will be…
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR-KNOX) – A Grand Forks apartment building was heavily damaged by fire early Friday. Grand Forks firefighters were called to the blaze at 1111 22nd Ave. S. at around 3:10 a.m. Crews arrived to find heavy smoke and flames coming from a four-plex. No one was injured, but three residents were displaced. One pet was also displaced….
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The holidays are right around the corner, and with that comes last minute holiday shopping for family, friends, and loved ones. Local businesses say the number of shoppers is up compared to previous years. Richard Early, Owner of Paradox Comic-N-Cards, said “Thanks to the weather especially, we got hit by a blizzard at this exact time…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – We are days away from Christmas, which means holiday travel is going to be extremely busy this weekend. Despite those challenges, it is important to remember safety and guidelines to make your travels much better this upcoming weekend. “With more people being on the road. You’re sharing the roadways with more people,” said Sgt. Jesse Grabow…
BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) – Gov. Doug Burgum says the Census Bureau estimates North Dakota’s population reached a record high of 783,926 people in July. Burgum says the estimate represents an increase of 4,665 residents from last year and is 4,847 residents more than the 2020 census. North Dakota was one of 42 states that saw their population estimates increase this…
FARGO (KVRR-KFGO) – The Cass County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a series of recent business burglaries. Sheriff Jesse Jahner said the break-ins were in Alice, Leonard, and Hunter. He said, in one case, electronic gambling machines were broken into. The Sheriff’s Department is working with state and other local police agencies in the investigation. Anyone with information on the crimes…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — It’s national Christmas Caroling Day and Sanford is embracing the day. At the location on Broadway, the Sanford staff sang Christmas carols throughout the halls. The staff was complete with a guitarist and bells for everyone, and patients were able to request specific songs. This tradition has been going on for years and the members love this…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — At West Acres Mall, Santa made an appearance to read to the kids. Just before Christmas, Santa read his two favorite stories in the Aquarium court, “The Night Before Christmas” and “How to Catch an Elf.” After the reading, there were cookies available for the children with icing and sprinkles for decorating them. Santa also walked around…
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) – A tradition in Grand Forks continues, with the LEGO version of the city being displayed at the public library. The LEGO user group for the town put together a creative design that shows off different parts of Grand Forks, but in LEGO format. As one kid exclaimed, there’s even a Happy Harry’s. According to the…
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) – An animal shelter in Grand Forks is fighting to keep the doors open as they face financial stress. The Circle of Friends Animal Shelter has been raising money for the past 32 days, staying overnight, braving the elements and being at the adoption center to help these animals. “We took time to care and we…
