The East Montana Detention Facility, the new ICE detention center being built to house up to 5,000 people, is located on the outskirts of El Paso and currently housing about 1,000 detainees while still under construction, at Fort Bliss in El Paso, Texas on Sunday, September 7, 2025.ST. PAUL, Minn. (Minnesota Reformer) — Most immigrants arrested in Operation Metro Surge…
BLACKDUCK, Minn. (KVRR-KFGO) — Blackduck in Beltrami County is the latest Minnesota city to shut down its Police Department, ending more than a century of local law enforcement. The Blackduck City Council made the decision citing ongoing staffing challenges and rising costs. The city of about 800 residents had been operating with a part-time police chief, one part-time officer, and…
Minnesota Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan Photographed by Glen Stubbe for Minnesota Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan February 16, 2025FARGO (KVRR-KFGO) – Minnesota Lieutenant Governor and Democrat endorsed candidate for U.S. Senate Peggy Flanagan says the state needs to move up it’s primary election. The primary election is August 11th, Flanagan says the turnaround to the November election can be difficult for…
Diana E. Murphy federal courthouse is shown in Minneapolis Friday, May 17, 2024.ST. PAUL, Minn. (Minnesota Reformer) — The U.S. Department of Justice charged 15 Minnesota anti-ICE protesters with conspiracy to impede or injure a federal agent, shortly after prosecutors dropped multiple similar cases for lack of evidence and prosecutorial misconduct. Four of the defendants are facing additional charges. Among the allegations: posting inflammatory videos on…
A Spuds Hockey helmut worn by Evan Wanner during their recent championship win rest on a quilt crafted during the pandemic. Both will be on display at “Americana: Objects that Reflect US” exhibt at the Hjemkomst Center starting in July. 6/15/26.MOORHEAD — With celebrations of America’s 250 birthday going on across the country, local groups are getting into the spirit….
WADENA, Minn. (KVRR) — A $25,000 reward is now being offered in a Wadena, Minnesota cold case involving 23-year-old Carla Anderson. She disappeared in 1987 sometime between 8 p.m on Friday, November 13 and noon on Saturday, November 14 from her Wadena apartment. She was slight in stature, just 4-feet-11-inches tall and 80 pounds. Anderson was last seen wearing a…
FARGO — Summer sports season is in full swing, and the 6th annual All-Star week is starting today in the metro. This year’s headliners include men’s figure skating great Scott Hamilton and former Vikings linebacker Chad Greenway, as well as former standout Bison coaches and talent. They also include Roger Maris Junior, the son of the late baseball star and…
BRANDON, Minn. (KVRR) — A man who died after being pinned under a tree in Brandon, Minnesota last week has been identified. Douglas County Sheriff’s Office says the victim is 78-year-old Robert Hinderscheid of Brandon. A preliminary summary from Midwest Medical Examiner’s Office was consistent with the investigation on scene, indicating that the manner of death was accidental. Categories: Local…
Blanca watches TV at home with her two young sons Wednesday, May 13, 2026. (Photo by Nicole Neri/Minnesota Reformer)BURNSVILLE, Minn. (Minnesota Reformer) — These days, Blanca Lara feels like crying most of the time. She struggles to sleep without her husband beside her. Her sons, 4 and 2, spend most of the day in front of the TV in their…
MOORHEAD, MN (KVRR) – Minnesota’s Lieutenant Governor stopped by Moorhead this weekend for some face time with local farmers – and prospective voters. Peggy Flanagan is running for U.S. Senate, and as part of her campaign, she visited Prairie Rose Farm to learn more about agricultural business and local food systems. Flanagan said it was very informative to hear from…
