Author: KVRR Staff

Complaint alleges ‘straw donor’ contributed to Burgum presidential bid

BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) – A campaign finance watchdog organization on Tuesday filed a Federal Election Commission complaint against a North Dakota business for allegedly being a “straw donor” to a super PAC that backed Gov. Doug Burgum’s bid for U.S. president. The complaint — filed by Washington, D.C., nonprofit Campaign Legal Center  — centers on a $150,000 contribution…

VIDEO: Fire Destroys Historic Minnesota North Shore Lodge in Lutsen

LUTSEN, Minn. (KVRR/KQDS) — A devastating fire destroys the historic Lutsen Resort Lodge in Lutsen, Minnesota. Cook County Sheriff’s Office was notified of a fire alarm at the resort along the North Shore after midnight. Staff at Minnesota’s oldest resort reported smoke coming from the floor in the lobby, just above the boiler/basement area. The flames quickly grew to engulf…

Dylan Haar

Meteorologist

Dylan was born and raised in Oakhurst, New Jersey. He attended Iowa State University and graduated with a bachelors in Meteorology. Dylan was interested in weather since he was a child from watching shows on the weather channel. Dylan is also an avid sports fan of mainly Hockey and Footfall. Dylan played Hockey at Ocean Township High school and in…

Aaron Walling

KVRR Sports Director

Aaron Walling is an award-winning journalist from Fairbanks, Alaska. Aaron graduated from the University of Alaska Fairbanks with a journalism degree. Aaron has been reporter/anchor in the Red River Valley since February of 2021. Categories: Meet The KVRR Team, Sports Reporters and Anchors

Crookston Man Reaches Plea Deal In Stabbing of his Mother

CROOKSTON, Minn. (KVRR/KFGO) — A Crookston man reaches a plea deal in the stabbing of his mother last March. 37-year-old Kevin Corona entered a guilty plea to second-degree attempted intentional murder in Polk County District Court. Several other counts were dropped including attempted first-degree premeditated murder. Corona says he was using meth when he stabbed and choked his mother. Crookston…

Sioux Falls man charged with murder in death of Moody County chief deputy

FLANDREAU, S.D. (KFGO) – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley says 40-year-old Joseph Hoek of Sioux Falls has been charged with first-degree murder and aggravated eluding for the death of Moody County Chief Deputy Sheriff Ken Prorok last Friday afternoon. Prorok was killed when when he was struck by a car driven by Hoek. Prorok was attempting to put down…