BISMARCK, N.D.–A man who was convicted of murder 20 years ago is arguing that a life sentence discriminates against younger people. Shawn Helmenstein is seeking to clarify his parole eligibility date. The 42-year-old Helmenstein was sentenced in 2000 to life in prison with the possibility of parole for a deadly liquor store robbery. The Bismarck Tribune reports that South Central…
It seems like a long wait every year to get to our beloved summertime here in the Red River Valley region, and this year Mother Nature kept us waiting a bit longer. The wet weather kept the Red’s water levels higher than usual for a long time this summer. So time and time again, River Keepers needed to push back…
Fargo, N.D.–Vitalant will be hosting a “Not All Heroes Wear Capes” blood drive in support of Grantley Johnson on August 26, from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Grantley Johnson is currently battling Leukemia and spent his 7th birthday in the hospital because of it. Donors will be able to sign a “get well soon” cape for Grantley, who is a…
Fargo, N.D.–The City of Fargo has adopted a new policy intended to strengthen criminal prosecution of those who shoplift from retail stores in Fargo. The policy states that retail stores filing shoplifting reports must include the name of a witness or witnesses who can identify the suspect in a court of law and must provide any video evidence in a…
Becker County, MN–Two people were arrested in Becker County after fleeing authorities in a stolen vehicle on August 20. A United States Fish and Wildlife Service warden made brief contact with a vehicle and two occupants in the Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge. After leaving the vehicle, the warden discovered the license plate was not on file. The warden attempted to…
FARGO, N.D. — Fans and friends of the team packed Herd & Horns to help cheer the team on. Fargo quickly got on the board with two runs in the first inning before rain delayed the game. The increased exposure the Fargo Post 2 baseball team has received makes one coach excited for the future. “I mean it puts our…
FARGO, N.D. — Travis Hoeg wasn’t planning on becoming a teacher 25 years ago. “I was originally an accounting major in college and took a couple economics classes, and flowcharts and stuff went right over the head. I didn’t understand it, so, just by a whim, I took an introduction to education class and we had to spend 30 hours…
FARGO, N.D. — It wasn’t until after his father and grandfather passed in 2012 that Jon Bertsch decided to take over the family farm in Hillsboro. With it came the many challenges farmers face daily. “A lot of things are out of our control, mother nature, the trade war, different things in regards to the ethanol industry. It’s harder to…
FARGO, N.D. — The mission of the Power of 100 Red River Valley group is simple. Women from the Fargo–Moorhead area get together four times a year, donate 100 dollars each and collectively choose a nonprofit organization to give the funds to. This time around, they’re writing a $13,000 check to Justin’s Break the Silence Fund. It’s a foundation dedicated…
FARGO, N.D. — A fundraiser at the zoo makes a big splash. The Red River Zoo in Fargo recruited volunteers to take the plunge in the dunk tank. KVRR’s own Molly Fontaine who works behind the scenes even got in on the action. Nearly a dozen volunteers raised money before the big event. Kids at the zoo got to take…
