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Bail set at $2 million for Wisconsin man accused of shooting officer during traffic stop Sunday

SUPERIOR, WI (KVRR/KQDS) — The man accused of shooting a police officer before ramming his vehicle into Superior Middle School has bail set at $2 million. 28-year-old Dylan Wallace of Solon Springs, Wisconsin appeared in court on charges of attempted first-degree intentional homicide, domestic abuse, damage to property, and discharging a firearm on school grounds. Wallace is accused of shooting…

Moorhead City Council passes resolution supporting immigrant and refugee communities

The possible passage of the resolution comes on the heels of Mayor Shelly Carlson making a public proclamation in support of the immigrant community.

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Tensions over the mere presence of Somalians in the United States are still elevated following Trump’s lambasting of the group and subsequent measures by ICE to crack down on the population. A Cinnabon employee in Wisconsin was fired after directing a racist rant at a customer they believed to be Somali, while video from the Twin…

Plains Art Museum Kicks Off Holiday Concert Series

The performance was preceded by an announcement that the museum will officially be partnering with the Smithsonian.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The Plains Art Museum kicked off a weeklong series today showcasing something other than visual pieces. It’s their annual free holiday concert series, where for one week there’s a different musical act performing in the museum’s main lobby at noon every day. First up were saxophonists from Concordia College, who performed classical standards for a large…

Reward offered for missing Fergus Falls man

Joshua Ard (Fergus Falls Police Dept.)FERGUS FALLS, Minn. (KVRR-KFGO) – Fergus Falls Police are offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to 44-year-old Joshua Ard, who is missing and considered endangered. Ard has not seen or heard from by his since late June. Anyone with information on Ard’s whereabouts is asked to call the Fergus Falls Police Department at 218-332-5555…

Concert series: Goo Goo Dolls and Alison Krauss set their sites on our area next summer

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Goo Goo Dolls have announced their next summer tour will take them to Grand Forks with opening act Neon Trees. The band with hits like “Iris”, “Slide” and “Feel The Silence” will be at Alerus Center on August 3. They will also make stops in our region at Mystic Lake Amphitheater, Canada Life Centre and Summit…

West Fargo officer arrested for DUI over the weekend

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A West Fargo police officer is arrested for DUI and now an internal investigation is underway. The department says 23-year-old Officer Luke Schany was arrested during the early Sunday morning by the Cass County Sheriff’s Office after responding toa single-vehicle accident. The report says the vehicle had veered off the road and slid into a…

Winter storm causing travel difficulties across region

FARGO (KVRR) – Numerous weather-related warnings and advisories are in effect for a large portion of eastern North Dakota and Western Minnesota The National Weather Service says a brief period of moderate to heavy snow will bring a quick 1 to 3 inches across northeastern North Dakota and northwest Minnesota this afternoon and evening. Very difficult travel conditions are expected…

Homeless man sentenced in Grand Forks beating death

Donald Bartlette and Nicholas Wride-ArnoldGRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR-KFGO) – A man convicted of beating another man to death in Grand Forks has been sentenced to ten years in prison. In August, Donald Bartlette was found guilty of manslaughter in the October 2024 death of Anthony Kiehl. He was given credit for 409 days already served in jail. Court records say Kiehl suffered…

Don’t Bring the “Sad” Indoors with You

When Seasonal Affective Disorder Strikes, You Can Fight Back

FARGO — It’s sad weather out there. And it’s bringing the “SAD” inside with you. That’s the acronym for “Seasonal Affective Disorder. ” And doctors say if you’re sensitive to seasonal changes that can bring your mood down, there are things you can do that can help. Essentia Health clinical psychologist Dr. Alexandra Kohlhase says the shorter days and colder…

DFL stands by Northland party official charged with vehicular homicide

A photo of Martin’s car taken by State Patrol troopers at her Grand Rapids home on July 4, 2024. Screenshot from court documents.ST. PAUL, Minn. (Minnesota Reformer) — An influential Democratic-Farmer-Labor official in northern Minnesota has roiled the party by declining to resign as chair of Congressional District 8 despite being charged with criminal vehicular homicide. The incident has split…