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Two people sentenced for 2025 shooting death of Frazee, MN teen

Arthur CampbellBECKER CO., Minn. (KVRR) —  Two people are sentenced to long prison terms for shooting and killing a 19-year-old Frazee, Minnesota teen in December. 21-year-old Arthur Campbell was given 40 years in prison for second-degree murder, assault with a dangerous weapon and soliciting juveniles to commit a felony. 16-year-old Kayne Mackner was given over 31 years in prison for…

Candidates differ on whether Public Service Commission has done enough to keep energy affordable

An electric transmission substation in Bismarck on April 17, 2026. (Photo by Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — North Dakota electricity rates are the lowest in the country. The six candidates vying for two seats on the state agency that regulates utilities have different ideas on how to keep it that way. The two incumbents, Jill Kringstad…

Parents of student who brought THC-laced candy to Moorhead school charged with felonies

Martin Hulst, 44 and Amanda Hulst, 43. Courtesy Clay County Jail.MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Investigations are ongoing into what led twelve students at Horizon Middle School to become ill after they consumed what was described as candy. “School staff and emergency responders responded quickly to provide care. During the follow-up investigation, officers executed a search warrant in the 1100 block…

“People of Interest” identified in one of northeastern Minnesota’s wildfires

Tourist staple Betty's Pies reopens as the Stewart Trail Fire is 100% contained

CROW WING CO., Minn. (KVRR/FOX9) — Minnesota DNR says they have identified the origin of the Flanders Fire and have identified “people of interest” in connection to the fire. That is the wildfire burning near Breezy Point in Crow Wing County. Investigators say they have also identified the origin of the fire near the north shore of Flanders Lake. Now,…

Volunteers take to the phones as campaign for free school meals measure begins

FARGO (KVRR) — Supporters of the ballot measure that would offer free school meals to students gathered to remind people to vote ‘Yes’ this November. Volunteers first heard speakers from Together for School Meals coalition, who organized the event, as well as from the president of the AFL-CIO, who hosted it. President of North Dakota United Nick Archuleta also spoke…

Justice Theodora Gaïtas appointed next Chief Justice of Minnesota Supreme Court

ST. PAUL (KVRR) — There are some big moves underway for the Minnesota Supreme Court. Gov. Tim Walz has appointed Justice Theodora Gaïtas to Serve as Chief Justice when Natalie Hudson retires in September. Gaitas previously served as a judge on the Minnesota Court of Appeals and as a judge in the Fourth Judicial District. Three current members of the…

Fargo man tied to burglary and theft of nearly $20,000 in tools from Fargo North High School

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A Fargo man seen pushing two garbage bins full of tools is arrested for burglary and theft from Fargo North High School. Court documents show 36-year-old Joel Delonais took nail guns, drills, lights, batteries and chargers marked as property of the school. An investigation found two kicked in doors on a shop at Fargo North and…