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Grand Forks man charged with attempted murder after Valentine’s Day stabbing

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — A Grand Forks man is now charged with attempted murder for stabbing a former girlfriend on Valentine’s Day at the Lagrave Place Apartments. Court documents show 42-year-old Fernando Lucio arrived with Valentine’s gifts and then left to get the victim cough drops. Her kids reported that Lucio returned and told the woman “you don’t appreciate…

Sen. Amy Klobuchar encourages public to frequent businesses affected by recent ICE raids

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — As part of her campaign for governor of Minnesota, Sen. Amy Klobuchar checked in with local businesses to advocate for spending locally. The visit comes as Gov. Tim Walz announced his plans to allocate $10 million to local businesses that have been affected by the recent I.C.E. raids. Businesses will be able to apply for loans…

Moorhead brewery owner wants more stability, predictability amid rising tariffs

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Rising tariffs over the last year have affected how one brewery owner has run his business. And he says there needs to be more stability and predictability moving forward. “When we don’t have those things, it makes it a lot harder for us to make good, solid business decisions. We cannot absorb hits before taking risks…

North Dakota has an anti-mask law. Could it apply to ICE agents?

A masked U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent knocks on a car window in Minnesota on Jan. 12, 2026. (Photo by Nicole Neri/Minnesota Reformer)GRAND FORKS, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — Could a North Dakota law that makes it illegal for people to conceal their identities in certain situations also apply to masked immigration agents? One University of North Dakota School…

Fargo’s police chief to address city commission on immigration enforcement and use of force policies

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo Police Chief Dave Zibolski is going to update city commissioners on immigration related enforcement and the department’s use of force policies. Zibolski, in a notice sent to the commission, says the overview is being provided due to the recent increase in national I.C.E. operations and related protests across the country. He’ll give the overview and…

Fire destroys large feed mill in central Minnesota

fire destroys feed mill in Holdingford, Minn. (Stearns Co. Sheriff’s Office)HOLDINGFORD, Minn. (KVRR-KFGO) – A large fire destroyed the Holdingford Feed Mill Sunday night. The Stearns County Sheriff’s Office says multiple callers reported flames and explosions. Deputies found the building heavily involved with fire spreading throughout the feed mill. The Holdingford Fire Dept. called in assistance from several neighboring departments….