Author: TJ Nelson

Thief River Falls man killed in snowmobile crash Saturday afternoon in Polk County, MN

POLK CO., Minn. (KVRR) — A Thief River Falls man is dead after a snowmobile crash northeast of Gentilly in Polk County. The sheriff’s office says 33-year-old Cody Teie was pronounced dead at the scene. They responded Saturday afternoon along with Crookston Area Ambulance and tried life saving measures. They say Teie was wearing a helmet at the time of…

Red Lake, MN woman found guilty of killing her two young sons on Red Lake Indian Reservation in 2024

MINNEAPOLIS (KVRR) — A Red Lake, Minnesota woman has been found guilty of killing her two sons in 2024. Jennifer Stately was convicted in Federal Court in Minneapolis for the stabbing deaths of 5-year-old Tristan and 6-year-old Remi. Court records say that on March 15, 2024 the then 35-year-old attacked and killed the two boys. She then set fire to…

Rural Park Rapids man arrested after making threats against lawmakers over lost money during COVID

HUBBARD CO., Minn. (KVRR) — A rural Park Rapids, Minnesota man is arrested after threatening to kill State Sen. Glenn Gruenhagen and everyone in the state capitol for money lost during the COVID shutdown. Hubbard County Sheriff’s Office says 58-year-old John Tobias was arrested Tuesday. Investigators say Tobias made the threats against Gruenhagen on Facebook. He also called Minnesota Attorney…

Fundraiser grows for family of Isadora Wengel as they turn to looking for her remains

GoFundMeFARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A GoFundMe account was started earlier this month for the family of Isadora Wengel. They have been searching for her since she was last seen on New Year’s Eve. The family has now turned its attention to finding her remains and planning a funeral. The fundraiser will help with those costs as well as the cost…

Moorhead mayor to announce ad hoc committee to look into I.C.E. concerns

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Moorhead Mayor Shelly Carlson plans to announce the members of an ad hoc committee this week to look into possible actions the city can take on concerns about immigration enforcement, according to city manager Dan Mahli. It follows a workshop on the topic attended by city leaders last week. During Monday night’s city council meeting, council…

USDA announces $150 million in assistance for sugar producers

WASHINGTON, D.C. (KVRR) — Some relief is on the way for sugar producers. USDA has announced the availability of $150 million of assistance. Sugar beet and sugar cane farmers across the country are facing market disruptions, increased production costs and tight margins. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins calls the funding a “bridge” to recently improved U.S. sugar program loan rates. Sen….