Captain Bryan Niewind

Low visibility causes difficult driving conditions

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Drivers dealt with a tough morning commute as blowing and drifting snow reduced visibilities across the region. Low visibility on the roads led to the removal of snow crews until mid-afternoon. “So, it’s never an easy decision obviously when we are dealing with blizzard conditions to pull plows. We did send our drivers out at seven…

Shannon Brandt makes first court appearance in murder case

WAHPETON, N.D. (KVRR) — 41-year-old Shannon Brandt, who is accused of intentionally running down a teen following a street dance in McHenry, North Dakota, makes his first court appearance. He appeared by Zoom from the Stutsman County Jail. Southeast District Judge Bradley Cruff presided. Brandt’s attorney, Mark Friese, waived the reading of the charges and penalties in the case and…

There will be extra patrols on ND roads looking for impaired drivers

NORTH DAKOTA (KVRR) — Expect the North Dakota Highway Patrol and other law enforcement agencies to be doing extra patrols on the roads these next couple of weeks. The Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign aims to educate people about the dangers and consequences of driving under the influence. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, one person…

Fargo man charged with attempted murder for striking state trooper

26-year-old Andrew Booth tried striking a state trooper in his Honda Pilot. The trooper was able to get out of the way and sustained minor injuries.

FARGO, N.D. — A Fargo man is charged with attempted murder, reckless endangerment and fleeing after striking a state trooper with his vehicle. The officer tried to stop 26-year old Andrew Booth on I-94 Wednesday night around 8:30. Booth was driving 40 miles over the speed limit. That led to a pursuit that was stopped after it became dangerous. Two…

Teddy Bear Posse Collects a Record 4,500 Stuffed Animals for F-M Law Enforcement

3,000 of the bears were collected at Gate City Bank locations in the metro

FARGO, N.D. — After two months collecting stuffed animals, the Teddy Bear Posse has set a new record. In collaboration with Midwest Radio and Gate City Bank, the posse collected more than 4,500 teddy bears, eclipsing its record from last year. The bears will be donated to local law enforcement agencies, who give the stuffed animals to young children in the…