MAPLETON, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) – A semi driver is dead after crashing his rig into another semi and bursting into flames on I-94 near Mapleton. Capt. Bryan Niewind says the crash happend around 1:45. The first semi was either stopped or driving slowly in the driving lane. The second semi was unable to avoid it and crashed. The driver was unable…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – In 2006, Rodriguez was sentenced to death by U.S. District Judge Ralph Erickson. However, federal prosecutors have made a decision to no longer seek the death penalty against the man convicted of kidnapping and killing UND Student Dru Sjodin. U.S. Attorney Mac Schneider assures Rodriguez will remain behind bars for the rest of his life. “Well,…
ST. PAUL — Ten more people are charged in the $250 million “Feeding Our Future” fraud scheme in Minnesota. Nearly all of the defendants are from the Twin Cities metro. There are now 60 people tied to the Minneapolis-St. Paul nonprofit that are facing charges. The money was meant to feed low-income kids during the pandemic. U.S. Attorney Andrew Lugar…
MOORHEAD (KFGO) – Moorhead police have released the name of a man who they say was murdered late last Thursday night. He was Dustin Momerak. The Ramsey County Medical Examiner’s Office in St. Paul says Momerak died of multiple sharp and blunt force injuries. 25-year-old Douglas Swenson II of Moorhead was arrested. Officers responded to a disturbance call at an…
MOORETON, N.D. (KVRR-KFGO:UPDATE 3:20 PM 3/13/23) — Two people are dead after a multi-vehicle crash in Richland County shortly before 6 this morning, while it was still dark. Highway Patrol says a 51-year-old man from Mantador stopped to help a 45-year-old man from Wahpeton who was stuck in snow drifts on Highway 13, about a quarter mile from I-29. While…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Snow removal crews were in action on Sunday helping to clean-up from the aftermath from the winter storm. Many of them waited until the storm to pass to complete the bulk of their work. “We ended up being a little shorter on Saturday, just because we wanted the wind to get all the snow and get…
ST. PAUL (KFGO) — The Minnesota House is sending a bill backers say will reduce the rash of catalytic converter thefts in the state to the desk of Gov. Tim Walz. It prohibits scrap metal dealers from buying any catalytic converter without a marking that ties it to the original vehicle. The House agreed to minor changes the Senate made…
ST. PAUL — A bill advancing in the Minnesota Legislature would eliminate out-of-pocket costs for advanced breast cancer screenings following a mammogram, in a move supporters say will expand access to preventative care that can save lives. The proposal says that if a doctor determines a patient needs additional testing—like an MRI or ultrasound—health insurance plans must cover the services…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Heavy snowfall combined with high winds reduced visibility and caused difficulty for travelers. Snow covered roads and driveways forced people to bring out their shovels once again. “Snow is coming down and is kind of refilling as I am shoveling, but it is how it goes around here. But, I have been out here for around…
MINNEAPOLIS – Bud Grant, the stoic and demanding Hall of Fame coach who took the Minnesota Vikings and their mighty Purple People Eaters defense to four Super Bowls in eight years and lost all of them, died Saturday. He was 95. The Vikings announced Grant’s death on social media. “We are absolutely devastated to announce legendary Minnesota Vikings head coach…
