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LIVE: Pet Connection: Meet Karlach

FARGO — She’s a Halloween treat sweeter than anything you’ll pick up trick-or-treating, and that’s because at 10 years old, Karlach is ready to make the most of her time as a senior pooch. The labrador/springer spaniel cross came in to the 4 Luv of Dog rescue after being discovered in a hoarding situation. She had a lot of fairly…

Woman injured, horse dead after crash in Polk County

WINGER, Minn. (KVRR-KFGO) – A woman was injured and a horse was killed in a crash in Polk County. The crash happened Wednesday shortly after 8:30 p.m. According to the State Patrol, 67-year-old Peggy Dammen of Thief River Falls was driving on Highway 59 about 4 miles north of Winger when she hit the horse with her SUV. Dammen suffered…

Judge dismisses federal civil lawsuit against state trooper who shot Ricky Cobb II

MINNEAPOLIS (KVRR-KFGO) – A federal judge is dismissing a civil lawsuit filed by the family of Ricky Cobb II against Minnesota State Trooper Ryan Londregan for Cobb’s fatal shooting. U.S. District Judge Nancy Brasel granted Londregan’s motion to dismiss, saying he acted “reasonably” when he shot Cobb who was trying to pull away from a traffic stop on Interstate 94…

Minnesota Lottery Returns $4 Billion To Minnesota Over Nearly 35 Years

ROSEVILLE, Minn. (KVRR) — Minnesota Lottery has reached a major milestone. It has now returned $4 billion to the state to help expand outdoor recreation, support local agriculture, restore wildlife habitats and protect water quality. In fiscal year 2024 a record payout of $196.5 million was returned to lottery beneficiaries who serve each of Minnesota’s 87 counties. Players cashed in…

Mysterious, Macabre, and Moving: The Art of the Lunatique Boutique

FARGO — If you’re looking to set a special spooky mood with a piece of original art, a local artist’s space in downtown might be just what you need. Deanna Dahlsad is the driving creative force behind Lunatique Boutique. Her work is influence by the Victorian era. She uses sustainably and ethically sourced insects, animal bones, feathers and other parts,…

Harris leads Trump in Minnesota according to new poll

ST. PAUL, Minn. (KFGO) – The final KSTP/Survey USA poll before the election shows Vice President Kamala Harris with an eight-point lead over former President Donald Trump in Minnesota. 51% of respondents support Harris while 43% back Trump. 3% are undecided and 2% prefer another candidate. The survey indicates Harris and Trump are now tied at 48% among men and…

Fergus Falls Brothers Accused of Assault in Alleged Attack

FERGUS FALLS, Minn. (KVRR/KFGO) — Two brothers from Fergus Falls face assault charges for an alleged attack. The victims told police that 46-year-old Eric Jacobson and 47-year-old Olaf Jacobson came at them Saturday with a knife. The brothers reportedly grabbed a metal bat and Eric lunged at one of the victims and continued to advance at another victim. Officers used…