GWINNER, ND (KFGO) – The pilot of crop sprayer has died in an airplane crash in Sargent County. Sheriff Travis Paeper tells KFGO News that the crash happened around 7:45 am Thursday, about 8 miles west of Gwinner. Paeper says a farmer who lives nearby witnessed the crash from his home, about 500 yards away. He says dense fog in the…
FARGO — The Fargo Fire Department is involved in a water rescue along the Red River near 310 4th Street South. A call came in around 7:15 a.m. about a person who may have gone into the water, and did not come out. Fargo Fire says three friends were playing in the water around 5:00 a.m., Thursday. One of the…
HALSTAD, Minn. — Family members of Pedro Ruiz III tell us the shooting was an accident. “He said he had practiced it,” said his aunt, Claudia Ruiz. “It’s just sad.” Relatives said Pedro Ruiz III was a family man, a hard worker and a thrill seeker. They do not think the fatal shooting was intentional. “They would do anything for…
WASHINGTON D.C. — One St. Paul woman traveled all the way to Washington, D.C. to protest Trump administration policies on deportation. She hopes her story can make a difference. “My dad was actually affected by deportation,” said Yingya Vang, of St. Paul. “In 2012, he was detained.” Vang has seen deportation first hand. “At that time, my brother was five-years-old and…
HALSTAD, Minn. — A Halstad woman charged in the fatal shooting of her boyfriend is out of jail on $7,000 bail, with conditions. She told authorities it was a YouTube stunt gone wrong. Monalisa Perez, 19, will have to wear a GPS monitor and have no access to firearms. Perez has been charged with second-degree manslaughter in the death of Pedro…
FARGO, ND — A substance the FDA tried banning last year is being used the F-M area. But one woman says it can be the key to recovering from deadly opioid addictions. A Fargo woman claims Kratom can help opioid addicts. Although it’s legal in the United States, the FDA is concerned of its potential for abuse. Opioid addiction is…
MOORHEAD, Minn. — Superheroes are known for battling villains and breaking down barriers. For one Moorhead organization, the bad guy worth fighting is the idea that those with disabilities can’t live a full life. Heroes come in all different shapes and sizes “I think the youngest person we support right now is 18-months-old and our oldest is 86,” said CCRI’s…
FARGO, ND — It’s a Fargo Police Department tradition and a community favorite. The department celebrated its 23rd annual community picnic at Island Park. People had the opportunity to visit with local enforcement officers including K9s. Stations at the event highlighted the importance of driving sober and wearing a seat belt. What better way to bond with those on the…
FARGO, ND — A local business helped raise over $100,000 for hospice care by going Hawaiian. Choice Financial is teaming up with Hospice of the Red River Valley to make lives better for people in the final stage of their life. Last time we checked in, the fifth annual luau lunch had a goal of raising $125,000. With more than…
MOORHEAD, Minn. — Super Heroes are known for battling villains and breaking down barriers. For one Moorhead organization, the bad guy worth fighting is the idea that those with disabilities can’t live a full life. KVRR’s Shiina LoSciuto joins us live from CCRI’s annual Super Hero and Side Kick run. Categories: Business, Community, Health, Local News, Minnesota News, News Landing…
