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Man Dies After Being Electrocuted in Becker County

May 6, 2019

TJ Nelson,

NEAR FRAZEE, Minn. – The Becker County Sheriff’s Office says 25-year-old Dillon Wilson was electrocuted Monday morning in rural Frazee. Friends performed CPR on Wilson but he was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities say a long pole he was using while finishing a cement pouring job touched an overhead power line Categories: Local News, Minnesota News Tags: Becker County,…

Riverzen Providing “Plants to Patients” at RRV Women’s Clinic With Help From Herbs

The salon and art studio has been getting involved with plants for patients since is began in 2012

May 6, 2019

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — A Moorhead salon and art studio tries to spread a little cheer at the Red River Women’s Clinic with a little help from herbs. Riverzen will sell the plants through May 17. All the proceeds will go to Plants for Patients, an organization giving planted pots and handwritten notes to people who need a little extra kindness. All…

Additional Multi-Million Dollar Investment In UAS Program In North Dakota

It includes $28 million in funding for a statewide network that will support drone flights beyond visual line of sight

May 6, 2019

TJ Nelson,

GRAND FORKS, ND — Lt. Gov. Brent Sanford unveils a $33 million investment in UAS technology and infrastructure in North Dakota. He made the presentation at the Northern Plains UAS Test Site. It includes $28 million in funding for a statewide network that will support drone flights beyond visual line of sight. An additional $2 million of this funding will provide…

State Representative Was Drunk And Unable To Answer Questions Before Trespassing Arrest

State Rep. Matt Grossell of Clearbrook, Minnesota was arrested for trespassing at a St. Paul hospital

May 6, 2019

TJ Nelson,

ST. PAUL, MN — We are learning new information about the arrest of a Minnesota legislator in St. Paul early Saturday morning. State Rep. Matt Grossell of Clearbrook was arrested for trespassing at a St. Paul hospital after a drunken night at a downtown hotel according to police. They say Grossell was drunk and pushed security guards at the Best Western…

Young Boy Dies In Hot SUV In St. Paul, Father Was Working At Grillfest

Kristopher Taylor of Apple Valley is charged with second-degree manslaughter

May 6, 2019

TJ Nelson,

ST. PAUL, MN — A 4-year-old is dead after his father left him in a hot SUV for hours while he worked the Grillfest event at CHS Field in St. Paul on Saturday. 26-year-old Kristopher Taylor of Apple Valley is charged with second-degree manslaughter. Authorities say Taylor left the window open a crack and gave the boy a hand-held video game…

Police: Man Involved in Moorhead Standoff Sunday Used Fake Gun

this is the second one within the week

May 6, 2019

KVRR Staff,

UPDATE: A Moorhead man is facing several charges after assaulting a woman and a brief standoff with police on Sunday. 52-year-old Terry York is accused of felony domestic assault and false imprisonment. Moorhead Police called Red River SWAT to assist in the standoff Sunday morning at the Terrace on the Green apartment complex. Someone called 911 to report that a woman…

Semi Driver Nearly Hits School Bus in Polk County, Later Pronounced Dead

May 6, 2019

Site Staff,

FARLEY TOWNSHIP, Minn. – Authorities say a semi driver died after his semi went into the ditch and nearly hit a school bus in Polk County on Friday. It happened near the intersection of county roads 67 and 20 in Farley Township around 3:30 PM. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office says the semi driver, 64-year-old Lawrence Haddaway of Daytona Beach, Florida,…

Officers Shoot, Kill Motorcyclist Near Duluth After Chase

The Midwest Medical Examiner's Office says 37-year-old Timothy Majchrzak was shot multiple times and died at the scene Saturday afternoon.

May 6, 2019

Site Staff,

HERMANTOWN, Minn. – A motorcyclist who allegedly fled from police in Hermantown was shot and killed by officers who also struck him with a squad car. The Midwest Medical Examiner’s Office says 37-year-old Timothy Majchrzak was shot multiple times and died at the scene Saturday afternoon. A gun was found near him, but authorities haven’t said whether he threatened officers….

NICU Nurses Reunite With Babies Who Left the Hospital One Year Later

This is the second year Essentia has held the reunion

May 5, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — Most parents only have one child in Essentia’s NICU. But for the Vanbruggen’s, giving birth at only 33 weeks into the pregnancy meant putting triplets into intensive care. “They had to spend about a month in the NICU mainly just learning how to drink and how to keep themselves warm and kind of basic things that full–term…

People in the Metro Get Ready to Dump Their Junk for Cleanup Week

They're throwing away extra garbage that isn't usually picked up during regular garbage collecting

May 5, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — When driving around the streets of the metro this week, you may see a few unusual things sitting on the curbs. Laundry baskets, boogie boards, and even toilets are lining the streets as people are planning for the start of the metro-wide Cleanup Week. People say they’re happy they get to throw away things that can’t fit in…