Author: Alison Voorhees

Fergus Falls woman identified in fatal Highway 210 crash

BRECKENRIDGE, Minn. (KVRR) — Authorities identify the woman killed in a head-on crash near Breckenridge. Minnesota State Patrol says 83-year-old Gisela Tervola, of Fergus Falls, died in the crash. Her vehicle collided with a truck about three miles east of Breckenridge on Highway 210 around 3:00 Monday. The truck’s driver was 30-year-old Dillon Church from Parkers Prairie, Minnesota. He has…

Student arrested after threats at Fertile-Beltrami School

POLK COUNTY, Minn. (KVRR) — A student is arrested after another school threat is made. Polk County Sheriff’s Office says they received a report regarding threats of school violence at the Fertile-Beltrami School. The juvenile student was arrested. They say there is no immediate threat at this time and the investigation is ongoing. Polk County Sheriff’s Office is working closely…

State Fire Marshal releases preliminary findings in deadly wildfires

Courtesy: Gov. Burgum/FacebookBISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — North Dakota’s State Fire Marshal releases preliminary findings of the deadly wildfires in northwestern North Dakota The investigations are in the early stages but so far, there’s no evidence that the fires were intentionally set. The team looked at New Town/Dinwoodie, Keene Township, and Williams County fires, specifically the fires near Ray and Highway…

Red Lake woman sentenced for the death of a child

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (KVRR) — A Red Lake woman has been sentenced to 15 months in prison following the death of a child in her care. The trial evidence showed Sharon Rosebear, 64, intentionally deprived a child of necessary food and health care over the course of 2022. The child died from the combined effects of starvation and infection. Julius Fineday, Sr….

Resources available for families without child care after Dilworth daycare abruptly closes

ABC123, DilworthCLAY COUNTY, Minn. (KVRR) –After the recent closure of a Dilworth daycare, Clay County leaders want to remind people of the resources that are out there during times like these. Information of openings and available child care can be found at www.parentaware.org. There are also services available for family or friends that may be stepping in to help those…

Felony assault charge against Roseau daycare provider dismissed

ROSEAU, Minn. (KVRR) — A felony assault charge against a Roseau daycare provider who admitted to spanking a child out of frustration has been dismissed. Arrial Lovelace, 34, was convicted of Malicious Punishment. In May, authorities were contacted by a social worker after a parent reported their child was assaulted. The mother of the victim showed photos of an adult…

Federal judge rules Catholic employers can reject regulations that protect workers seeking an abortion, fertility care

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR/AP) — More than 8,000 Catholic employers across the country are allowed to reject government regulations that protect workers seeking abortions and fertility care, according to a federal judge. U.S. District Judge Daniel Traynor, of Bismarck, granted a preliminary injunction, ruling that the Catholic Benefits Association and the Diocese of Bismarck were likely to succeed in proving that…