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Reckless Firearm Discharge Leads to Arrest in Otter Tail County

The Otter Tail County Sheriff's Office says the Otter Tail County SWAT team was utilized to help arrest the suspect.

13 hours ago

Gabriel Ostler,

BATTLE LAKE, MN (KVRR) – A Battle Lake man is in custody at the Otter Tail County Jail after law enforcement says he recklessly discharged a firearm in a Battle Lake trailer park. The Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office says that they responded to a call coming from that trailer park just after 4:30 P.M. on April 17. Upon investigation,…

Lipps Case Causes State Lawmakers to Consider Incarceration Levels

Sen. Tim Mathern believes the state should spend less money on imprisoning people and more on resources that would strengthen social safety nets.

March 17, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

Sen. Tim Mathern, D-Fargo, speaks on the Senate floor during the organizational session on Dec. 4, 2024. (Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The Lipps case is spurring reactions from state lawmakers, some of whom believe the role that A.I. plays in law enforcement should be considered. The ACLU has also spoken about this issue. They say that false…

Sheriff Jesse Jahner Discusses Angela Lipps Situation

Cass County Sheriff Discusses Public Backlash to Angela Lipps Situation

The sheriff says despite the way the narrative has been portrayed in the public, deputies would never force somebody out of jail into inclement weather without proper clothing or an opportunity to contact resources for assistance.

March 17, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Sheriff Jesse Jahner is one of many law enforcement officials in Fargo who have been hearing criticism in recent days regarding the treatment of Angela Lipps. Lipps’ GoFundMe paints a vivid picture, claiming she was essentially pushed out of the Cass County Jail on Christmas Eve in 2025 with no shoes, no cell phone, and no…

GoFundMe Created for Angela Lipps raises nearly $20,000

The 50-year-old grandmother from Tennessee says she's trying to put her life back together after being jailed for 6 months for a crime she did not commit.

March 14, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – A GoFundMe account set up on behalf of Angela Lipps, the grandmother from Tennessee who was charged in a bank fraud case and held in custody for months, has reached nearly $20,000. Lipps was arrested on July 14, 2025, in Tennessee, and was eventually transferred to the Cass County Jail. She was released on Christmas Eve…

Man Arrested in North Fargo Shooting

The victim did not provide any details of who had shot them or why, but a witness to the incident provided information that led to the arrest.

January 25, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – A Fargo man is in custody after authorities were contacted by a witness to a shooting in North Fargo. The situation began just after 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, January 24, when a man arrived at a local medical facility for treatment of a non-life-threatening gunshot wound. The victim told police officers that when he was leaving…

Fargo Man Makes Threats Towards Local Hotel, Arrested by Red River SWAT Team

Authorities say 45-year-old Luther Brewington made multiple threats towards the hotel and the guests inside.

January 3, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – A Fargo man is in custody after making threats authorities deemed credible due to his criminal history. Officials say that calls regarding the behavior of 45-year-old Luther Brewington began to pour in just before 10:00 P.M. on January 2. Brewington was allegedly making threats regarding a local hotel and the people inside. Police officers later located…

Red River SWAT Helps Arrest Fargo Man After Domestic Violence Incident

28-year-old Ethan Erickson refused to exit his residence, leading to the SWAT team being activated.

December 13, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – A Fargo man is in custody after a domestic violence incident at his residence in northwest Fargo, a few blocks from Madison-Unicorn Park. The Fargo Police Department says they responded to a report of domestic violence in the 2700 block of 10th Avenue North just after 1:00 A.M. on December 13. Once they assessed the situation,…

Tyrque Jones Arrested After Four Month Search

Fargo Police Department Holds News Conference Regarding Arrest of Tyrque Jones

The department says the arrest was made possible thanks to cooperation with a variety of agencies, including the U.S. Marshals Service North Star Task Force based in Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota.

December 3, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Four months to the day that 19-year-old Azeem Holmes was killed in a shooting outside District 64 in Downtown Fargo, wanted suspect Tyrque Jones was finally apprehended – in somewhat anticlimactic fashion. “It was without incident. The only thing I can say is I think he tried to give a fake name when they dealt with…

Man Shot in Foot in North Fargo Incident

Three teens are now in custody in relation to the shooting.

November 16, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The Fargo Police Department says they have taken three teens into custody following an early morning incident that left one man with a gunshot wound in his foot. FPD says they received reports of a shooting in the 1100 block of 3rd Street North just before 2:00 A.M. on Sunday, November 16. Witnesses claimed several people…

Moorhead Woman Arrested for Domestic Assault

The victim of the attack was taken to a hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.

November 15, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

MOORHEAD, MN (KVRR) – The Moorhead Police Department says they have made an arrest in connection with an assault that led to the hospitalization of a 53-year-old woman. Authorities say they responded to the 1800 block of 20th Street South to assist Sanford Ambulance with a medical call. Officers on scene determined there was evidence of an assault taking place….