ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — A Minnesota Senate ethics panel deferred further action Tuesday night on a complaint against a lawmaker who’s charged with burglary for allegedly breaking into her estranged stepmother’s house until after her next court date. Democratic Sen. Nicole Mitchell, of Woodbury, told police she broke in last month because her stepmother refused to give her items of sentimental value from…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The Fargo Police Department responded to a medical emergency in the 3300 block of 17th Avenue South around 5 a.m. Tuesday. When officers arrived, a three-month-old infant was found not breathing and not responsive. Life-saving efforts were performed but were unsuccessful. The child was pronounced dead. Initial investigations have found no immediate signs of suspicious activity…
PRINCETON, Minn. (KVRR/FOX 9) — A fatal home explosion in Princeton Tuesday morning is under investigation. Chief Deputy Sheriff Aaron Evenson, with the Mille Lacs County Sheriff’s Office, says emergency dispatch received multiple 911 calls just before 4 a.m. of a possible explosion. When deputies arrived, they found a “large debris field” on fire. A search of the debris turned…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — With the recent rain in the area, River Keepers are helping people harness the rain. River Keepers partnered with Moorhead Parks and Recreation to host a ‘Make Your Own Rain Barrel’ workshop. At the event people, created a 55 gallon rain barrel for their own use, as well as, watching a presentation on storm runoff and water…
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — If you live in Grand Forks and want to do some spring cleaning, your city’s clean up week is coming up. The annual Spring Clean Up Week will take place the week of May 13th – 17th Your pickup day will follow the street maintenance schedule. You are asked to place all of their extra…
PARKERS PRAIRIE, Minn. (KVRR) — A man is killed in a farm accident in Otter Tail County. The sheriff’s office says it happened north of Parkers Prairie around 1:30 this afternoon. A 28-year-old man was working with others to fix a piece of tillage equipment when part of it fell on top of him. Life saving efforts were performed but…
Attorney General Drew WrigleyBISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — Attorney General Drew Wrigley joins the fight against the U.S. Department of Education over its new rule interpreting Title IX. The lawsuit includes the attorneys general from Arkansas Missouri, Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota along with an Arkansas high school athlete. Title IX protects and promote opportunities for women and girls in education…
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (KVRR) — Governor Tim Walz signs a bill that strengthen protections for ticket buyers into law. The signing taking place at First Avenue in Minneapolis. It reforms the processes related to the sale, advertisement, and resale of tickets for concerts, sports, and cultural events. Walz says, “Whether Minnesotans are selling out Target Center to cheer the Timberwolves on…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Moorhead Area Public Schools is awarded a $100,000 grant from the Minnesota Department of Labor & Industry’s Youth Skills Training program. This grant allows Moorhead to establish a program for students over 16 with work experience in five specific industries: advanced manufacturing, agriculture, automotive, healthcare and information technology. Superintendent Dr. Brandon Lunak says the program aligns…
FARGO — Summer is almost about to start and one of downtown Fargo’s most popular dining destinations is getting ready. Rosewild is setting up their outdoor patio space for restaurant patrons ahead of the Mother’s Day weekend. Rosewild’s Jack Lingle says reservations for brunch are filling up fast. They’re launching a couple of signature warm-weather cocktails, including a strawberry rhubarb…
