FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — In texts obtained by KVRR Local News, former Executive Director of the Metro Flood Diversion Authority Joel Paulsen said he believes that Board Chair Shelly Carlson and Chief Counsel John Shockley violated the Joint Powers Agreement, governance policies, and North Dakota law when they attempted to place him on administrative leave prior to his resignation. In…
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KFGO/KVRR) – A Grand Forks man has been charged with attempted murder after allegedly strangling a co-worker twice, once with an extension cord. Court records show Alexander Thompson, 27, got into a fight with a co-worker while at work Monday. During the fight, Thompson choked his co-worker with his hands until other co-workers separated the two. After…
GRIGGS CO., N.D. (KVRR) — Two people face charges after a rollover crash in Griggs County, one mile south of Hannaford, North Dakota. Highway Patrol says 44-year-old Jesse Pierce of Napoleon drove off of Highway 1 around 1 a.m. The pickup overturned and landed on the passenger side. Pierce and his passenger, 54-year-old Tasha Courtade of Napoleon, were taken to…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Don’t be alarmed when you hear tornado sirens sounding. Many cities and counties are taking part in a tornado drill as part of North Dakota Severe Weather Awareness Week. A full-system test of the outdoor siren warning system in Fargo and Grand Forks will start at 11:15 a.m. on Wednesday. People are encouraged to conduct a…
Rep. Kelly Armstrong/Lt. Gov. Tammy Miller Courtesy: Prairie PublicFARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Viewers found little disagreement between the Republican candidates for governor of North Dakota during tonight’s debate on Prairie Public. Rep. Kelly Armstrong and Lt. Gov. Tammy Miller both agree with North Dakota’s 6-week abortion ban and in local control for education. They talked about regulations having a negative…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Area fourth graders get a taste of the symphony at Concordia College. Memorial Auditorium hosting three “Young People’s Concerts” performed by the Fargo-Moorhead Symphony Orchestra. For many of these kids, it’s their first experience hearing a live symphony orchestra. It’s also the age when kids are choosing which instrument they will play in their school music…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo city leaders are looking into cracking down on loud vehicles and other amplified sound issues. During last week’s city commission meeting, Commissioner Arlette Preston asked the police chief and city attorney to research what would be required to enforce the laws against illegally altered vehicles. Preston says she has heard complaints from a number of people…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A singer who rose to fame through covers of his favorite songs on his YouTube channel is now on tour and coming to The Lights. Teddy Swims will hit the stage in West Fargo on Friday, September 13. The stop will be a part of his North American tour called “I’ve Tried Everything But Therapy Part…
Charlee Fugleberg and Karl LeclairNORMAN CO., Minn. (KVRR) — Two men are arrested after one of them sold 75 M30 fentanyl pills to an undercover officer in Halstad, Minnesota. Pine to Prairie Drug Task Force arrested Charlee Fugleberg last Thursday on drug charges. They also arrested his driver, Karl Leclair, who admitted to smoking fentanyl on the way to the…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – With the warmer temperatures hitting the Red River Valley, that means more and more people are going to hit the gardens. But gardening can be taxing on the body, especially if you don’t do it properly. Medical experts say getting in a stretch before you are gardening can help avoid those injuries that can keep you…
