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Suspect Involved in Chase and Officer Involved Shooting South of Crookston Is Identified

April 8, 2025

TJ Nelson,

POLK CO., Minn. (KVRR) — The man involved in a chase and officer involved shooting on Monday has been identified as 34-year-old Caleb Coffey of Oklahoma. Polk County Sheriff’s Office says the chase started at the Pembina Port of Entry when Coffey was confronted by U.S. Customs and Border Protection. The chase eventually went through downtown Crookston and ended on…

Concert Series: Cole Swindell To Bring “Happy Hour Sad Tour” To Alerus Center

April 7, 2025

TJ Nelson,

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — Country music star Cole Swindell is bringing his “Happy Hour Sad Tour” to Grand Forks. Swindell will play Alerus Center on Saturday, September 27. He’s bringing with some rising country stars including Priscilla Block and Greylan James. Tickets start at $39.50 plus fees. A presale will be held Tuesday starting at 10 a.m. with regular…

MN BCA Investigating Officer Involved Shooting in Rural Polk County

April 7, 2025

TJ Nelson, KVRR Staff,

POLK CO., Minn. (KVRR/KFGO) — Minnesota BCA is investigating an officer involved shooting following a pursuit this morning south of Crookston. It involved a man wanted for illegally crossing the US-Canadian border. The border patrol has not released any information on where the pursuit began. Polk County Sheriff’s Office says the chase ended around 10 a.m. on County Road 9, west…

National Weather Service Presents Spring and Summer Outlook

March 25, 2025

Juliana Pelaez,

(KVRR) — National Weather Service in Grand Forks presented its spring and summer outlook with concerns about drought conditions persisting through the next several months. The concerns come up after the cold winter months failed to produce much moisture in the form of snow. With the temperatures also being above normal in previous years, drought has increased throughout the state….

East Grand Forks Man Enters Not Guilty Plea In His Father’s 2020 Shooting Death

March 24, 2025

TJ Nelson,

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — An East Grand Forks man has waived his preliminary hearing and entered a not guilty plea in the shooting death of his father in 2020. 32-year-old Vincent Villarreal is charged with murder for the shooting death of his father. 55-year-old Jeffrey Shulzitski was found dead on December 5, 2020 at Budget Inn Express in Grand…

UPDATE: UND Police identify owner of pickup involved in hit-and-run of child near elementary school

March 24, 2025

KVRR Staff,

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR: UPDATE 5PM) — UND Police have identified the owner of a pickup involved in a hit and run but are still seeking witnesses. They say an elementary-age kid was hit near Lake Agassiz Elementary on 39th Street and 6th Avenue North. The pickup could be seen fleeing the scene. Police have not given any update on…

Nichole Rice On Trial in G.F. For Murder of Roommate, Anita Knutson, In Minot in 2007

The prosecution is still in the midst of calling witnesses in an attempt to prove Rice's guilt.

March 20, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — Nichole Rice stands accused of murdering her roommate, Anita Knutson, in a fit of rage in their apartment near Minot State University back in 2007. The trial has been moved to Grand Forks, where the prosecution focuses on eliminating other suspects, saying only Rice had the motive and the opportunity, while the defense tries to…

Witness: Man Had Gun And Threatened To “Kill People”, Arrested After SWAT Standoff in Grand Forks

March 17, 2025

TJ Nelson,

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — A man is arrested in Grand Forks after a 45 minute SWAT standoff. 54-year-old Elroy Thomas was taken into custody on a warrant. Earlier, witnesses reported that Thomas had a gun in the hallway of the apartment building at 1706 Continental Drive and saying he was going to kill people. Several apartments were evacuated while…

Judge: Chemical DUI Test Was “Coerced”, Tossed Out of Travis Bell Criminal Vehicular Homicide Case

March 9, 2025

KVRR Staff,

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — A judge has decided that a chemical DUI test taken after a crash west of Grand Forks that seriously injured a woman and led to the death of her 6-year-old daughter cannot be used in court. 44-year-old Travis Bell of Fordville, North Dakota is charged with criminal vehicular homicide and injury after running a red…

Molly Yeh will speak at Greater Grand Forks Young Professionals’ Annual Launch

March 4, 2025

Alison Voorhees,

Molly YehGRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — A regional celebrity known for her role on the Food Network and the owner of Bernie’s is chosen by the Greater Grand Forks Young Professionals to speak at their upcoming Annual Launch. Molly Yeh, of rural East Grand Forks, is the keynote speaker. It is the group’s signature event that celebrates the achievements of…