Author: TJ Nelson

Moorhead Homicide Victim: Receia Kollie, 56, Died of “Multiple Sharp Force Injuries”

Receia Kollie/FacebookMOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — A Moorhead woman killed by her own son last week died of “multiple sharp force injuries”. That’s according to Moorhead Police in the release of the preliminary autopsy for 56-year-old Receia Kollie. Her death on December 1 was confirmed as a homicide and her son, 29-year-old James Kollie Jr., is in custody. He was arrested…

Grants Awarded For Affordable Child Care in Minnesota

ST. PAUL (KVRR) — Money is headed to 17 organizations across Minnesota to boost access to affordable child care. Gov. Tim Walz announced the awarding of $2.5 million dollars in grants from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development. In our region, $160,000 is awarded to Otter Tail County with $120,000 going to Jasmin Child Care and Preschool in…

Four Dogs, Shop and Its Contents Lost to Fire Near Perham

OTTER TAIL CO., Minn. (KVRR) — Four yellow lab dogs are dead after fire spread through a shop southwest of Perham, Minnesota. A passing motorist spotted the flames around 11 a.m. and called authorities. Perham, Dent and Ottertail fire departments responded and found flames coming from the roof and eves of the building. The shop and all of its contents…

NDSU And Sisseton Wahpeton College Sign Agreement To Meet Needs of Native American Students

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Presidents of NDSU and Sisseton Wahpeton College sign an agreement aimed at strengthening the ability of both institutions to meet the needs of Native American students. The institutions are creating a “Social Science Career Pathway”. It’s expected to provide a way for Native American students from SWC to earn a four-year degree in emergency management, criminal…

Two Recounts Set For Minnesota House Districts 3A and 3B, Other Races Certified

ST. PAUL (KVRR) — Minnesota election officials will be conducting two recounts starting Monday. Contests in House Districts 3A and 3B fell within the limits for a publicly funded recount and candidates have filed for recounts. Election officials will conduct them in those races in Cook, Itasca, Koochiching, Lake, and St. Louis counties. The State Canvassing Board met Tuesday to…