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Update: Justice Department subpoenas Walz, 5 other Minnesota officials

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Federal prosecutors served six grand jury subpoenas Tuesday to Minnesota officials as part of an investigation into whether they obstructed or impeded federal law enforcement during a sweeping immigration operation in Minneapolis-St. Paul area, a person familiar with the matter said. The subpoenas, which seek records, were sent to the offices of Gov. Tim Walz, Attorney General…

Commissioners give green light to Clay County Sheriff’s cadet program

Clay County Sheriff Mark EmptingMOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR-KFGO) – The Clay County Commission has unanimously approved a cadet program for the Clay County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Mark Empting presented the idea to the commission on Tuesday, Jan. 20. He says cadets must be 18 or older, and are typically college students in law enforcement or criminal justice programs who could be…

Federal charges filed against man in deadly casino stabbing

BELCOURT, N.D. (KVRR-KFGO) – Federal charges have been filed against a man accused of stabbing a woman to death at a casino and hotel on the Turtle Mountain Indian Reservation in north central North Dakota. Rigoberto Mendez-Morales is charged with 2nd degree murder within Indian Country. He was previously charged with one count of Felony AA murder in Rolette County….

Allegiant Air puts flights from Grand Forks to Las Vegas and Phoenix on seasonal hiatus in May

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — Allegiant Air is taking a pause in providing flights to two popular destinations out of Grand Forks International Airport. Hector Mejia with Allegiant Media Relations says the airline will place routes to Las Vegas and Phoenix on seasonal hiatus beginning in May. The last direct Allegiant Air flight customers can book on the airline’s website is…

North Dakota Grain Dealers Association holds 113th convention

The 113th North Dakota Grain Dealers Association Convention at Holiday Inn. 1-19-26MOORHEAD, MINN. (KVRR) — The two-day, 113th North Dakota Grain Dealers Association Convention is underway with vendors showcasing the latest technology. In addition to the exhibits, there are breakout sessions, a merger vote and entertainment including Cash vs. The King. The convention will feature speakers such as Dr. Frayne…

Concordia College celebrates MLK Jr. Day

Dr. Wylin Wilson speaks at Concordia College on MLK Jr Day. 1-19-26MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Concordia College celebrates Martin Luther King Jr. Day with a series of campus events. The theme for the event is “A dream bigger than him, bigger than us.” Activities of the day included coffee hour, a church service, discussion sessions, and a keynote address. Dr….

Two-vehicle crash involving West Fargo Fire rescue truck sends one person to the hospital

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A crash between a vehicle and a West Fargo Fire Department rescue truck sends one person to the hospital with injuries. The two-vehicle crash happened around 3:23 p.m. at the intersection of 32nd Avenue East and Sheyenne Street while the department was responding to a call for service. There were no injuries to those on…

Local restaurant owner passes down a tasty family tradition of the art of making tamales

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — For many families, the winter season is the time to gather for presents and food. But for many Latino and Hispanic families, it’s a time to come together to celebrate with tamales. “You’re unwrapping a gift, it’s a present. And sometimes that’s all there was to give besides materialistic stuff, you gave food,” said Maria Carpenter…