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Former Pelican Rapids woman who killed child sentenced

Suad AliFERGUS FALLS, Minn. (KVRR-Daily Journal Media) – A former Pelican Rapids woman who suffocated her three year old female child out of anger, was sentenced in Otter Tail County District Court on June 23. Suad Mohamed Ali, 29, pleaded guilty to second degree murder without intent and was sentenced to 150 months or 12 1/2 years. Judge Sharon Grewell…

Breckenridge motorcycle rider seriously injured in I-94 crash

MONTICELLO, Minn. (KVRR-KFGO) – A Breckenridge, Minnesota, motorcyclist was seriously injured in a crash on I-94 in Monticello, Minnesota. The State Patrol says the incident happened Sunday around 5 p.m. Forty-four-year-old Nicholas Opatz of Breckenridge, Minnesota, was traveling east when he lost control and was tossed from the bike. Opatz was taken to an area hospital with life-threatening injuries Troopers…

One injured in Moorhead shooting

MOORHEAD (KVRR-KFGO) – Moorhead Police are investigating a shooting that left one person injured. Police were called to the 700 block of 15th Street N. around 11 p.m. Sunday on a report of multiple gunshots. Officers spoke with multiple witnesses and found multiple spent cartridges. Later, officers were called to a hospital for a male with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound….

Ponzi scheme beef company ordered to pay $103 million

A box used by Agridime, now known as American Grazed Beef, to ship frozen meat products to consumers. (Jeff Beach/North Dakota Monitor)KILLDEER, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — A court has ordered the cattle and beef marketing company Agridime to pay $103 million in restitution after operating as a Ponzi scheme that cost North Dakota investors an estimated $40 million. Meanwhile,…

Power outage update in North Dakota and Minnesota

Minnkota Power (Facebook)FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Thousands of people remain without power but numerous crews are cutting into those numbers. Otter Tail Power Company says around 2,500 customers are still without power in the northwest part of Jamestown. Crews will continue to isolate damaged areas and restore power when possible. Restoration in the Sheldon area is expected Monday evening. They…

Art Fair at Parachigo Celebrates Queer Creators for Pride Month

The fair was followed by a concert.

FARGO, N.D. – We’re nearing the end of Pride Month, and a local art space decided to host a fair celebrating queer creators in the area. Parachigo held the “Big Gay Art Fair” on Saturday the 21st. The event got underway at 3 P.M. and featured 18 different vendors showcasing their original creations. Event staff said the event had a…

The Longest Open House Raises Money for Alzheimer’s Research

Kyle Olson was inspired to start the event after losing his father to the disease.

FRONTIER, N.D. (KVRR) – A home in Frontier, North Dakota had its doors open all weekend to raise money for Alzheimer’s disease research. It’s the Longest Open House event, which was started by local realtor Kyle Olson in 2021 after he lost his father to the disease. The three-day event kicked off Friday evening with a concert, then had tons…

Enderlin Still in Shock After Lethal Tornado

The Cass County Sheriff's Office released the names of the deceased on the afternoon of June 22.

Russell Myhre points out the destruction in his yard.ENDERLIN, N.D. – (KVRR) – Chief Meteorologist Max Mueller was on the ground Friday night, so, thanks to him we know what the tornado looked like as it caused devastation in and around Enderlin. In a matter of one to two minutes, the storm went from harmless to deadly. Russell Myhre lives…

Valley City crews still working to restore power

VALLEY CITY, N.D. (KVRR/FACEBOOK) — update on the power outage in Valley City as of Sunday morning: Our crews continue to be out working tirelessly to restore power house by house. We understand the frustration and truly appreciate your continued patience. Please know we’re doing everything we can to get everyone back on as quickly and safely as possible. Categories:…