MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Concordia College President Dr. William Craft says he plans to retire, effective June 30, 2023. Craft was appointed in 2011. During his tenure, several changes were made, including renovation and new construction of the Grant Center for the Offutt School of Business, the Integrated Science Center, the Jake Christiansen Athletic Complex, and the Center for Student…
Derek ChauvinST. PAUL, Minn. – Federal prosecutors are recommending a sentence of up to 25 years in prison for Derek Chauvin, who pleaded guilty Wednesday to federal civil rights charges in the death of George Floyd. The former Minneapolis police officer’s plea means he will not face a federal trial in January. Chauvin was convicted this spring of state murder…
courtesy, Red Lake Police Dept. RED LAKE, Minn. (KVRR) – Two fishermen were rescued after they became trapped on a piece of drifting ice on Red Lake, in northwestern Minnesota. The Red Lake Police Dept. says 62-year-old David Berrard of Red Lake and his son, 44-year-old Wilfred Berrard, of Blaine, Minn., were safely brought to shore by first responders Tuesday…
Kayla CrossMAPLETON, N.D. (KVRR) – The Mapleton City Council on Tuesday voted to delays a decision on whether to remove Fire Chief Kayla Cross until her DUI refusal case is finished. Mayor Andrew Draeger says the city council decided to wait until Cross’ criminal case is resolved before taking action. He says the council could remove Cross from the volunteer…
Ryan BaronKARLSTAD, Minn. (KVRR) – The Superintendent of Ulen-Hitterdal Public Schools has been charged with trespassing on school property in Karlstad, Minn. Court documents say 39-year-old Ryan Baron illegally entered Tri County School in Karlstad on Oct. 21. According to the citation, Baron was inside the school at approximately 1:00 a.m. The citation says Baron admitted he was inside the…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Police have released surveillance photos of a recent burglary at the KFC at 719 Main Ave. in Moorhead. On December 8, someone broke into the restaurant at approximately 5:30 am. Entry was gained by opening a window. Capt. Deric Swenson says the burglar was able to access the till and remove an undisclosed amount of cash. The…
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – The organizers of a fundraiser that featured teachers on their hands and knees grabbing for dollar bills at a junior hockey league game in South Dakota are apologizing after the event was criticized as demeaning. The “Dash For Cash” Saturday night at the Sioux Falls Stampede arena was a competition in which 10 local teachers were…
Christopher Paul James MorrisonFARGO (KVRR) – Police are searching for a high-risk sex offender who walked away from a Fargo halfway house. Twenty-one-year-old Christopher Paul James Morrison left Centre, Inc. at approximately 9:00 p.m. Monday. Morrison is on federal probation, but he is not an inmate and the incident is not considered an escape from custody. Morrison has active arrest warrants…
MINNEAPOLIS (KVRR) – Live coverage continues in day 5 of testimony in the Kim Potter trial. Categories: Minnesota News Tags: daunte wright, Kim Potter, manslaughter, trial
courtesy KDLM/Beth PriddayDETROIT LAKES (KVRR/KDLM) – A group of Lakes Area women surprised a Detroit Lakes server with a generous tip Monday. Eighteen women pitched in to surprise Darla Walker, a server at the Holiday Inn in Detroit Lakes. Beth Pridday, who gathered the group said the women each pitched in around $100 and after breakfast they were able to…
