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Woman Hit While Walking Thursday in Wahpeton Dies From Her Injuries, Charges Upgraded

WAHPETON, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) —  A woman hit by a pickup while walking Thursday night in Wahpeton has died from her injuries and charges against the driver have been upgraded. North Dakota Highway Patrol says 20-year-old Bailey Bernstein died Saturday at Sanford Medical Center. 52-year-old Chad Olson of Wahpeton was behind the wheel and fled the crash scene. Bernstein’s mom was…

Comedian Charlie Berens announces Fargo Theatre show

Two nights of performances are scheduled

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Comedian Charlie Berens is bringing his Good Old Fashioned Tour to Fargo Theatre. He grew up in Wisconsin and focuses his act on his Midwest lifestyle. He’ll be here January 12th and 13th. Both shows start at 9 p.m. with doors opening at 8. Tickets go on sale Friday, October 20 at 10 a.m. There’s a…

Fargo woman arrested after chase in vehicle stolen from Dilworth

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Authorities say a Fargo woman was arrested after leading Clay County deputies on a chase in a stolen vehicle. Sheriff Mark Empting says on Saturday night, the Red River Regional Dispatch Center informed officers of a vehicle that was stolen from Casey’s Convenience Store in Dilworth. The vehicle was located a short time later and deputies…

Semi rolls over east of Moorhead on I-94

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR-KFGO) – A semi carrying lumber crashed east of Moorhead Monday morning, closing the left lanes of both east- and westbound Interstate 94 for over two hours. The crash happened just after 6:30 a.m. at mile marker 7, three miles east of Moorhead. The Minnesota State Patrol says the eastbound semi-truck ran off the road into the median…

48th year of ValleyCon

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The people of Fargo dressed up as their favorite characters for the 48th year of ValleyCon this weekend. Valley con 48 let the people of Fargo escape reality for the weekend. As best in film, television, books, video games, comics, toys, and more packed the holiday inn. Chairman of ValleyCon Tony Tilton says, “The whole point…

Concordia College inaugurates 12th president

MOORHEAD, MINN. (KVRR) – Members of the Concordia college community came to show their support for the school’s new president, Dr. Colin Irvine. The prayer filled ceremony had musical performances by the Concordia Band and Choir. Irvine mentioned his commitment to institutional growth, program development, and promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion. Irvine said, “I believe our future is full of…

Send-Off Ceremony Held For N.D. National Guard Unit Headed to Southern Border

JAMESTOWN, N.D. (KVRR) — Around 125 members of North Dakota National Guards 817th Engineer Company are headed south. A send-off ceremony was held in Jamestown as the soldiers deploy for a year-long mission to help U.S. Customs and Border Protection at the border with Mexico. Texas Governor Greg Abbot asked states to send available resources to help combat illegal activity…

Suzanne Somers, of ‘Three’s Company,’ dies at 76

Suzanne Somers, the effervescent blonde actor known for playing Chrissy Snow on the television show “Three’s Company” as well as her business endeavors, has died. She was 76. Somers had breast cancer for over 23 years and died Sunday morning, her family said in a statement provided by her longtime publicist, R. Couri Hay. Her husband Alan Hamel, her son…