ST. PAUL (KVRR) — Gov. Tim Walz has called another special election to fill another vacancy in the legislature which has put the balance of power in play. It will be held Tuesday, January 28 to fill the seat of Democrat Sen. Kari Dziedzic who died last Friday from ovarian cancer. She represented District 60 in Minneapolis. Dziedzic’s death leaves…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Essentia Health is sharing the top baby names picked at its hospitals in Fargo and Detroit Lakes for 2024. At Essentia Health-Fargo the top name for boys is Beau or Bo and Theodore with eight each. Seven baby boys were named Brooks while seven others were named Maverick. For the girls variations of Adaline topped the…
Spencer MoenFARGO (KVRR) – A West Fargo man who beat his wife to death has been sentenced to life in prison without parole. Spencer Moen was convicted of murder in the death of his wife, Sonja Moen. Members of Sonja Moen’s family made heart-breaking statements on how Sonja’s death has impacted them and the Moen’s three children. Each recommended the…
FARGO (KVRR) – A Fargo police officer is on paid administrative leave after being arrested for driving under the influence and other charges. Thirty-three-year-old Brandon Rittenour was arrested for DUI Actual Physical Control and DUI Refusal. He was also cited for failure to provide proof of insurance and received a warning for care required. Police received a call regarding a…
FARGO — Sometimes, after all the parties and presents of the winter holidays, from New Year’s Day onward, the rest of January can seem a little bit of a letdown. But this year, a group of volunteers in the metro is helping to keep the party going. Lunar New Year is just around the corner, and you’re invited to join….
(AP Photo/Jack Dura)STANTON, N.D. (AP) — The son of North Dakota Sen. Kevin Cramer was sentenced to 28 years in prison Monday in connection with a wild chase in which he fled from a hospital and drove into a deputy’s vehicle, killing the deputy. Ian Cramer, 43, pleaded guilty in September to all of the charges against him, including homicide while fleeing…
State Sen. Janne Myrdal, R-Edinburg, speaks on the House floor during a meeting of the Legislative Management Committee on Nov. 14, 2024. (Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)FARGO (KVRR-KFGO) – A northeast North Dakota man who saw his lawsuit against a state lawmaker thrown out earlier this year is accusing that same lawmaker of evidence tampering and obstruction. Mitchell Sanderson of Park…
Rudy / GoFundMeOTTER TAIL CO., Minn. (KVRR: 5PM Update 12/3024) — A young boy has died from an accidental self-inflicted gunshot wound in Otter Tail County. An online fundraiser started on behalf of Kaitlin Sweere identifies the boy as 3 1/2 year old Rudy. The sheriff’s office says the shooting happened around 5:40 p.m. Sunday in Oak Valley Township southeast…
Jordan Parisien / GoFundMeUPDATE: A GoFundMe account has identified the shooting victim as Jordan Parisien. The fundraiser was started by Ella Davis for her cousin, Linus Parisien, Jordan’s father. She writes, “Linus’ parents and siblings have passed away. He is the last member of his family, and he does not have the financial means in this economy to afford his…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The Fargo Public Library offered kids a chance to test their video game skills and maybe leave with some sweet prizes. The library hosted regular Mario Kart game nights over the summer, but slowed down when school started. Now that it’s winter break, though, event organizers decided it was high time for another tournament, and scheduled…
