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Jonas Brothers Postpone Grand Forks Show, Set To Perform On ‘College Gameday’ Hours Later

Just three days before showtime, the Alerus Center announces that a Jonas Brothers concert set for Friday night is called off

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) – Just three days before showtime, the Alerus Center announces that a Jonas Brothers concert set for Friday night is called off. They wrote on social media that the show will be rescheduled some time in 2024. Their website still lists shows in Winnipeg on Thursday and St. Paul on Sunday are still happening. The Jonas…

Traffic Diverted After Driver Hits Power Pole, Knocks Down Power Lines

Authorities say a driver likely fell asleep behind the wheel before a crash in Douglas County, Minnesota

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Minn. (KVRR) – Authorities say a driver likely fell asleep behind the wheel before a crash in Douglas County, Minnesota. That driver, 37-year-old Shane Hoemberg of Sauk Centre, called 911 after the crash. The Sheriff’s Office says he was driving on County Road 82 Southeast when he crossed over into the oncoming lane, went into a ditch and…

Alerus Center Announces Delay in Jonas Brothers Tour Stop to 2024

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — Jonas Brothers were supposed to be at Alerus Center in Grand Forks on Friday night. Now according to a social media post by Alerus Center, the show is being postponed. Due to logistical issues, Jonas Brothers’ show originally scheduled for November 17 has been postponed. The show will be rescheduled for a future date in…

Over 500 women raise support help those facing homelessness

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — As we head into the cold, winter months, the importance of helping those facing homelessness becomes more and more crucial. That’s why over 500 women along with the United Way held a silent auction. According to United Way, around 1,000 people in the local community experience homelessness, with 200 of them being children. With the first…

Chuck E. Cheese Getting A Renovation and Its Animatronic Band Is Going Away

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR/CNN) — Chuck E. Cheese is getting rid of its iconic animatronic band at all of its locations except for one. ‘Munch’s Make Believe Band’ will continue performing daily at the Chuck E. Cheese’s fun center in Northridge, California, near Los Angeles. The family entertainment and pizza chain is keeping the band at that location for nostalgic value….

UPDATE: North Dakota State Hospital Escapee in Jamestown Is Captured

JAMESTOWN, N.D. (KVRR) —  The search for a dangerous escapee in Jamestown has come to an end. 28-year-old Jeffrey Cofresi was taken into custody tonight in Jamestown with the help of local law enforcement. North Dakota Highway Patrol says Confresi escaped from the North Dakota State Hospital around 2 this afternoon. They alerted the public saying he had violent tendencies….

“Reimagine Romkey” project receives $5 million to build new city pool

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — The City of Moorhead is getting a new public swimming pool and Romkey Park is getting a makeover. The Department of the Interior-National Park Service has awarded $5 million to the project. It’s being made possible through the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership program. The current swimming pool was built in 1958 and city leaders say it…