Author: Jim Monk

Drive-thru mishap at Fargo Little Caesar’s

FARGO (KVRR) – A man who had just picked up some lunch in the drive-thru lane at Little Caesar’s in Fargo ended up crashing into the wall of the restaurant. It happened at the 45th St. location. An employee says the customer somehow lost control of his SUV and barreled into the building. Firefighters were called to inspect the damages. …

Prosecutors want more time for federal trial in Floyd death

Derek ChauvinMINNEAPOLIS – Prosecutors are asking a judge for more time to prepare for the federal trial of four former police officers facing civil rights charges in George Floyd’s death. They’re calling the case unusual and complex due in part to the sheer volume of evidence. Last month, a federal grand jury indicted Derek Chauvin, Thomas Lane, J. Kueng and…

Fugitive with ties to Detroit Lakes sought, last seen in California

ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR/KFGO) – The Minnesota Department of Corrections is requesting the public’s help in locating fugitive Robert Thomas Baca, who was last seen in California. Baca was released from a Minnesota prison in Oct. 2020. His supervision was transferred to the California Department of Corrections in San Bernardino where he has family. On May 11, Baca was released…

Minnesota settles with businesses in sexual harassment cases

ST. PAUL, Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Human Rights has reached settlements in sexual harassment cases with three businesses, including the group that runs the state’s Renaissance Fair. The state agency reached the settlements after finding that Mid-America Festivals Corporation, the Minnesota Sword Club in Minneapolis and Red Custard Cabin in Ely failed to provide a work environment free…

Fargo-Moorhead West Fargo Chamber asks Walz to scrap Minnesota’s ‘Clean Cars’ rules

FARGO (KVRR) – The Fargo-Moorhead West Fargo Chamber wants Gov. Tim Walz to stop, or at least delay his plan to impose new air emissions standards for Minnesota vehicles. The Chamber, along with about a dozen other border community business groups co-signed a May 25 letter to Walz outlining their concerns over his proposed “Clean Cars” policy. “The considerable price…