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Man Arrested After Trying To Sell Cut Up Pieces Of F. Scott Fitzgerald Statue in St. Paul

February 16, 2025

TJ Nelson,

ST. PAUL (KVRR) — A St. Paul man has been arrested and charged for the theft of a bronze statue of a young F. Scott Fitzgerald two weeks ago. The statue of the Minnesota native sat outside his former school building on Dale Street. Police say 37-year-old Dustan Schmitt attempted to sell the statue, which had been cut up into…

New Target coming to south Fargo

February 16, 2025

Alison Voorhees,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Get ready Target shoppers; there’s another store coming to south Fargo. According to the company’s website, a new store will be built at the northwest quadrant of I-29 and 52nd Avenue South. There’s no other details on whether or not the store will be a Super Target or when construction will begin. The website listed that…

U.S. Attorney for North Dakota Mac Schneider Resigns

February 16, 2025

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — U.S. Attorney for North Dakota Mac Schneider has announced his resignation. In a social media post, Schneider wrote: “I submitted my resignation as U.S. Att’y this morning. Grateful to the point of near disbelief to do such meaningful work with such incredible people. I’ll be cheering on my successors and former colleagues in the months and…

Man Arrested After Pursuit On Roads and Multiple Fields Near Rothsay, MN

February 16, 2025

TJ Nelson,

OTTER TAIL CO., Minn. (KVRR) — A man is arrested after a pursuit through multiple fields and roads northeast of Rothsay, Minnesota. Otter Tail County Sheriff’s deputies were trying to arrest 33-year-old Levi Barry of Pelican Rapids on Saturday afternoon. Barry was wanted on multiple arrest warrants. Officers were finally able to stop him and make the arrest. No injuries…

Man Killed After Crashing His Snowmobile Into Ice Castle Fish House in Becker County, MN

February 16, 2025

TJ Nelson,

UPDATE (5PM 02/16/25) The victim’s name is Benjamin Hellerman, 39, of Sauk Centre, Minnesota. BECKER CO., Minn. (KVRR) — A man has died after crashing his snowmobile into an unoccupied fish house on Two Inlets Lake in Becker County, Minnesota. The sheriff’s office was notified last night around 9:30. They say two men were snowmobiling across the lake when one…

Man Shot in Cass County, Minnesota

There were multiple witnesses to the shooting, and the primary suspect was apprehended shortly afterwards as a result.

February 16, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

POWERS TOWNSHIP, MN – A man from Hackensack, Minnesota is in custody after allegedly shooting an acquaintance late Thursday night. Cass County Sheriff Bryan Welk says that at 11:26 PM the Sheriff’s Office received 911 calls reporting that a someone had been shot in Powers Township. Deputies and responders arrived and learned that an adult male, age 34, of Pine…

Two Arrested After Traffic Stop in West Fargo

The suspects briefly attempted to flee, but were cornered after a short pursuit.

February 16, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

WEST FARGO, N.D. – A pursuit in West Fargo has led to two people landing in custody. The West Fargo Police Department says that at 11:17 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 13, they attempted to stop a vehicle for a traffic violation in the 200 block of 5th Street E. The suspect vehicle fled south towards a parking lot in the…

North Dakota Educator Wins Milken Award

The highly prestigious honor is referred to by many as the Oscar of teaching.

February 16, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. – A Northern Cass elementary school teacher got quite a surprise Friday morning. Milken Educator Awards Vice President Jennifer Fuller made a special stop at Northern Cass to announce that the school did indeed have a 2024-2025 award winner. That would be second grade teacher Jessica Stoen, who received a check for $25,000. Stoen was in shock and…

Convention Center Planning Committee Hosted First Meeting After Measure Passed By Fargo Voters

February 14, 2025

Juliana Pelaez,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) –Members of the Convention Center Project Committee introduced their anticipated square footage requirements. “When I talk to them about the 50,000 square foot room they get kind of depressed and say well we have to call it a multipurpose room. And but it’s ballroom space and exhibit space, he says yeah it’s really a multipurpose room. So…

Williston man accused of impersonating ICE officer, jail staff released inmate to him

February 14, 2025

KVRR Staff,

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A Williston, North Dakota man was arrested after authorities say he impersonated an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer and walked an inmate out of a county jail. The local sheriff said the episode on Tuesday resulted from complacency and human error and won’t happen again. Shane Al Randall is charged with impersonating officials, a misdemeanor. Court…