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Grand Forks Man Sentenced in Fargo for Federal Crimes

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A Grand Forks man is sentenced in federal court for possession of stolen firearms and assaulting a federal agent. The judge gave 45-year-old Michael Otto 13 years in federal prison. He’ll have to pay restitution for damaged vehicles totaling over $2,700. Two stolen firearms were found in Otto’s vehicle after a high speed chase in September…

Clay County’s Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has officially moved

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR-KFGO) – Clay County has officially opened its new Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) facility and will continue operating during its regular business hours, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The newly designed facility located at 3300 15th Ave N, open today, emphasizes efficiency and accessibility, with additional space allocated for a future State of Minnesota…

Moorhead Man Arrested for Overnight Business Burglary

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — A Moorhead man is arrested for burglary after officers say he got into a business in the 2900 block of 11th Street South just after midnight. Police responded to an alarm call and found 29-year-old Destin Jefferson of Moorhead. An employee at the business gave police his description after Jefferson was caught on video surveilance inside…

Texas Man Killed In Head-On Crash North of Grandin, ND

GRANDIN, N.D. (KVRR) — A 40-year-old Texas man is dead after a head-on crash on County Road 81 north of Grandin, North Dakota. The highway patrol says the man from Rio Grande City, whose name hasn’t been released, crossed the centerline and crashed into a pickup pulling a trailer. It happened just after 4 a.m. The Texas man died at…

Fargo Police Sergeant receives the IACP/Axon Police Officer of the Year Award

Fargo Police Sergeant Zachary Robinson (4th from right)FARGO – Fargo Police Sgt. Zachary Robinson was recognized with the prestigious IACP/Axon Police Officer of the Year Award at the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) during the annual conference in Boston, Massachusetts today. Robinson was recognized for his heroic actions during a tragic incident on July 14, 2023, when a…

State superintendent says school choice should supplement, not replace education funding

Clockwise from bottom left, Sen. Michelle Axtman, R-Bismarck, Superintendent Kirsten Baesler, Rep. Pat Heinert, R-Bismarck, and Shane Goettle participate in a work group during a meeting of the North Dakota Educational Opportunities Task Force on Sept. 26, 2024. (Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (Mary Steurer – North Dakota Monitor) The state should not fund school choice programs at the expense…

Lawmakers to propose Legacy Fund Transparency Act

From left, state Reps. Bernie Satrom and Mitch Ostlie and state Sen. Cole Conley, all Republicans of Jamestown. (Photos provided by the Legislative Assembly)BISMARCK, N.D. (Mary Steurer – North Dakota Monitor) Three Republican lawmakers from District 12 plan to bring legislation during the 2025 legislation session to require the state to publish all investments of Legacy Fund money online. The…

2 Hurt in 3-Vehicle Crash

MILNOR, N.D. — Two people are seriously hurt, one with Life-threatening injuries, after a three-vehicle crash in Sargent County, North Dakota Sunday night. The Highway Patrol says the crash happened seven miles east of Milnor, shortly before 8 p.m. A Toyota Avalon and a GMC Terrain were eastbound on Highway 13 when a Nissan Altima coming the other way pulled…

“Goth Market” offers spooky pieces from local artists

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – As Halloween approaches, people came out to support local artists offering up some spooky pieces. Parachigo and Lunatique Boutique partnered to put on their “Goth Market” in downtown Fargo Sunday, offering up a haunting atmosphere to accompany the artists’ ghostly works. They had paintings featuring horror icons, custom jewelry and even tarot card readings on offer….