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Shooter In Taxi Driver Killing in Moorhead Sentenced to Prison

November 7, 2022

TJ Nelson,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — The man who admitted killing a taxi driver in Moorhead is sentenced to 12 1/2 years in prison. 19-year-old Willie Sparkman Jr. pleaded guilty in September in Clay County District Court to the second-degree murder of 24 year old Abdullahi Mohamed Abdullahi. Court documents show Sparkman and Kristy Vo attempted to rob Abdullahi for rent money…

MATBUS Offering Free Rides To The Polls On Election Day

November 7, 2022

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — If you need a ride to a polling place in Fargo, Moorhead, West Fargo or Dilworth on Tuesday, you can rely on MATBUS. Riders who board the bus and tell the driver they are going to or from a polling location will get a free ride. Rides are also free to and from polling sites when…

North Dakota high court to weigh judge’s abortion ban ruling

November 3, 2022

KVRR Staff,

BISMARCK, N.D. (KFGO) — North Dakota’s Supreme Court will hear arguments later this month on the state’s abortion ban after the attorney general appealed a judge’s ruling that kept it from taking effect. The high court on Wednesday scheduled oral arguments for Nov. 29 on South Central District Judge Bruce Romanick’s opinion that there’s a “substantial probability” a constitutional challenge…

Gov. Walz Attends “Farmers for Walz” Campaign Event in Moorhead

Walz talked about unifying Minnesota's bigger cities with rural areas, and how low the employment rate is compared to past years.

November 1, 2022

Site Staff,

MOORHEAD, M.N. (KVRR) – Minnesota Governor Tim Walz talked about unifying Minnesota’s bigger cities with rural areas. Local unions and workers are with him and say he has their best interest in mind. “This is particularly true on important issues like education, healthcare and our freedom to join together in our unions. After talking to hundreds of union members in…

Reese Jr. Changes Course, Wants Trial For Factory Killings in Fargo

October 31, 2022

KVRR Staff,

Anthony Reese Jr.FARGO, N.D. (KFGO) — A man charged with three counts of murder in the shooting deaths of two co-workers and their unborn child at a Fargo factory last year has changed course and wants to proceed with a trial, the defense said during a change of plea hearing Monday. Anthony Reese Jr., of Moorhead dropped a plan to…

Total of Four Arrests Made During Tuesday Raid and Searches in F-M

October 27, 2022

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A total of four arrests were made following a SWAT raid on an apartment building in south Fargo and two searches carried out in Moorhead on Tuesday. People were targeted by multiple agencies for selling M30 Fentanyl pills in the metro. 33-year-old Rickey Walker, 22-year-old Shermaine Lewis and 33-year-old Aaron Bennett, all of Fargo, were arrested…

Cadets graduate from Minnesota State Patrol’s 65th Training Academy

October 25, 2022

Site Staff,

MINNESOTA (KVRR) — Thirty-five troopers are sworn in after successfully completing the 65th Training Academy for the Minnesota State Patrol. The graduating class has a mix of people from a traditional law enforcement background to those with a military, healthcare, real estate, sales and finance backgrounds. Representing our region is Garrett Erickson of Menahga, Mason Turman of Moorhead and Bailey…

Man To Change Plea In Shooting of Co-workers in 2021

October 19, 2022

TJ Nelson,

Anthony Reese Jr.FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The Moorhead man accused of killing two co-workers at a Fargo manufacturing company in 2021 is expected to change his plea on Halloween. Anthony Reese Jr. had pleaded not guilty last month to three counts of murder, including of an unborn child. He is charged with killing 43-year-old Richard Pittman and his pregnant girlfriend…

Conservative talk show host Candace Owens takes her tour to NDSU

October 17, 2022

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Conservative speaker Candace Owens took her Live Free Tour to North Dakota State University. Owens often spoke about ideologues during her speech which was sponsored by Turning Point NDSU. The term means an often blindly partisan advocate. Owens believes the left often labels people too much. “If you don’t agree with me, then that’s sexism, that’s…

Neck Injury For Bemidji State Football Player During MSUM Game Saturday

October 17, 2022

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A football player with Bemidji State is being treated for a neck injury at a trauma center in Fargo after being injured during Saturday’s game with MSUM. Twenty-two year old senior tight end/fullback Bryce Duffy was taken off of the field at Nemzek Stadium on a stretcher after a hit in the second quarter. Duffy’s mother,…