Paul Jurgens

News Director at KFGO-AM (Fargo, ND)

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Native of Barnesville killed in van-bike collision near Willmar

3 weeks ago | kfgo.com | Paul Jurgens

WILLMAR, Minn. (KFGO) – A Barnesville native is dead after a minivan hit him while he was riding his bicycle last Sunday evening in west central Minnesota. The crash happened shortly after 7:30 about 10 miles south of Willmar. Timothy Cayler, 54, of Lake Lillian, was killed when the passing van struck his bike. Cayler died at the scene. Cayler was the Director of Music Ministry at the Church of St. Mary’s in Willmar.
Trash fire spreads to shop near Dent, woman treated for smoke inhalation

3 weeks ago | kfgo.com | Paul Jurgens

DENT, Minn. (KFGO KBRF) – A trash fire turned into a larger shop fire in rural Dent late Thursday night. Otter Tail County Deputies responded to the home of Shirley and Robert Bush after Shirley Bush reported that the shop next to their home was on fire at about 10:45. The Dent, Vergas, and Pelican Rapids Fire Departments responded. Dent Rescue and Pelican Rapids Ambulance also responded to treat Shirley Bush for smoke inhalation before transporting her to a hospital.
TSA seizes two handguns at MSP airport

3 weeks ago | kfgo.com | Paul Jurgens

MINNEAPOLIS – Transportation Security Administration officers at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport seized two loaded handguns on Tuesday. Both weapons were loaded and discovered when passengers presented their carry-on bags for screening. Airport Police were alerted, responded to the checkpoint, and confiscated the weapons.
Minnesota warns of vehicle registration scam

3 weeks ago | kfgo.com | Paul Jurgens

ST. PAUL, Minn. – The Department of Public Safety (DPS) is alerting Minnesotans to beware of fake messages claiming to be from the “Minnesota Department of Motor Vehicles” or “DPSMN” and requesting payment. The widespread messages are creating alarm among residents by making false claims and requesting payment for false traffic tickets and threatening action if the recipient doesn’t pay.
Selection committee choses Grand Forks chief as new Fargo fire chief

3 weeks ago | kfgo.com | Paul Jurgens

FARGO (KFGO) – A selection committee is recommending that the Fargo City Commission name Grand Forks Fire Chief Gary Lorenz as Fargo fire chief. The city launched a national search for a new chief in anticipation of Chief Steven Dirksen’s retirement on May 16. The city received 15 applications for the position, and the selection committee conducted virtual interviews with six applicants. Three candidates were designated as finalists: Tim Binfet, Lorenz, and Craig Nelson.
Holmberg transferred to federal prison

3 weeks ago | kfgo.com | Paul Jurgens

ROCHESTER, Minn. (KFGO) – Former state senator Ray Holmberg is now in prison. He’s been transferred to the Federal Medical Center in Rochester, Minnesota. Holmberg had been in the Sherburne County Jail in Elk River, Minnesota prior to and following his sentencing in U.S District Court in Fargo in late March when he was sentenced to 10 years in prison for traveling to Europe more than a dozen times to have sex with underage boys.
Travel agent charged with theft, accused of stealing money from customers

3 weeks ago | kfgo.com | Paul Jurgens

WATERTOWN, S.D. (KFGO KWAT) – A Watertown travel agent has been indicted on one count of grand theft for taking money from 16 different clients that had a combined value of between $100,000 and $500,000. 76-year-old Margaret Spears-Pederson was indicted by a Codington County Grand Jury. The alleged theft occurred over a two-year period, beginning in January 1, 2023. Court documents indicate the alleged thefts were committed through Pederson Travel Service. Bond was set at $50,000.
Criminal complaint details rape charge against former NDSCS football player

3 weeks ago | kfgo.com | Paul Jurgens

WAHPETON, N.D. (KFGO KVRR) – A former North Dakota State College of Science football player remains at large after was charged with raping an unconscious woman at his apartment last fall. A Richland County District Court judge has issued an arrest warrant for Raymond Ruschel. Ruschel gained nationwide fame after suiting up for the NDSCS college football team in 2022 as a 49-year-old.
BREAKING NEWS - Semi leaves I-94 near Fergus Falls, landing on County road

3 weeks ago | kfgo.com | Paul Jurgens

FERGUS FALLS, Minn. (KFGO) – The State Patrol, Otter Tail County Sheriff’s deputies and other first responders are at the scene of a semi crash on I-94 northwest of Fergus Falls. Patrol Sergeant Jesse Grabow says it happened shortly before 10:30 a.m. Wedneday in the westbound lane of the interstate near mile marker 47. Pictures from the scene show a semi pulling a trailer left the road or went over the bridge rail onto County Road 10. The county road is blocked.
Patrol releases name of Gardner man killed in Dunn County motorcycle crash

3 weeks ago | kfgo.com | Paul Jurgens

KILLDEER, N.D. (KFGO) – The Highway Patrol has released the name of a man from Gardner who died in a weekend motorcycle crash in Dunn County in western North Dakota. He was Gene Schepp, 71. Schepp failed to negotiate a curve on State Highway 22 north of Killdeer Saturday afternoon. His motorcycle overturned. The patrol says Schepp was wearing a helmet. The crash remains under investigation.