Author: Alison Voorhees

Human remains identified as missing Winona mother

WINONA, Minn. (KVRR) — Winona Police Chief Tom Williams confirms that the remains found in southern Minnesota are that of Madeline Kingsbury. Kingsbury has been missing since March 31st. At a news conference, Williams said this discovery is not what they were hoping for but are thankful to be able to bring Maddi home to her family. Remains were found…

Detroit Lakes man dies in central Minnesota crash

STEARNS COUNTY, Minn. (KVRR) — A Detroit Lakes man dies after crashing his vehicle in central Minnesota. The Stearns County Sheriff’s Office says the crash was reported around 1:30 a.m. Sunday on a county road near Sauk Centre. The driver, 24-year-old Collin Flynn, rolled an SUV several times. The sheriff’s office says he was found lying unresponsive on the road…

Gov. Walz signs largest infrastructure bill in state history

ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR) — Governor Tim Walz signs a $2.6 billion infrastructure bill into law. It’s the largest one in state history. The money will to repairing roads and bridges, creating jobs, and investing in infrastructure across Minnesota. Over $500 million will go to water projects in the state. He signed the bill along the Mississippi River near the…

Gov. Walz announces $5 Million to Support 22 Small Businesses

ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR) — Governor Tim Walz and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development is giving nearly $5 million in loans for 22 small businesses across the state. It’s part of the state’s new $100 million State Small Business Credit Initiative. One of the chosen businesses in our area is Industrial Finishing Services, Inc. in Perham. That…

Train derails in Kittson County, Minnesota

KITTSON COUNTY, Minn. (KVRR) — There is a trail derailment in Kittson County in northwestern Minnesota. Highway 59 is closed between Lancaster and Lake Bronson. According to the Minnesota Department of Transportation, there is a detour in place for traffic.   Categories: Local News, Minnesota News Tags: derail, KITTSON COUNTY, minnesota department of transportation, train derailment

Locations announced for Youth Summer Meals program

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Great Plains Food Bank announces 15 sites across the state to help keep kids fed this summer. The program allows kids up to the age of 17 to get a boxed meal during each hand-out event. Last year, over 5,000 meals were given out to nearly 300 kids. 2023 Youth Summer Meals sites and locations Cannon Ball…