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Minnesota Democrat accused of telling Republican colleague to kill himself

May 15, 2026

KVRR Staff,

(screenshot of video posted to X by Rep. Drew Roach)ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR-KFGO) – Minnesota House Republicans are calling for the removal of a Democratic lawmaker as tax chair after she apparently told another lawmaker to go kill himself. It came after Democrats were unable to bring a gun violence package to the floor for a vote late Thursday night….

Becker County Sheriff's Office Releases Footage Of Pursuit That Led To Suspect's Death

Becker County Sheriff’s Office Releases Dashcam Footage of Pursuit

47-year-old Michael James Azure initially evaded the pursuing deputy, but was found deceased about ten minutes later.

May 14, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

BECKER COUNTY, MN (KVRR) – The incident in question took place at approximately 2:11 P.M. on May 8 in White Earth, Minnesota. The Becker County Sheriff’s Office says one of their deputies was on patrol when they spotted 47-year-old Michael James Azure driving an ATV. It also sounds like he is referred to by name multiple times by the deputy….

Legislative deal: hospital bailout, infrastructure bill, cuts to property taxes and car tab fees

May 14, 2026

KVRR Staff,

The Minnesota State Capitol, Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026. (Photo by Nicole Neri/Minnesota Reformer)ST. PAUL, Minn. (Minnesota Reformer) — Gov. Tim Walz and legislative leaders announced a deal late Wednesday on the big-ticket items the Legislature plans to pass this session, which ends on Sunday night. They provided few details, but Walz and some legislative leaders are holding press conferences Thursday….

White Earth Nation releases results of economic and social impact study for proposed Moorhead casino

May 14, 2026

TJ Nelson,

Proposed casino location near I-94 & Highway 336 OGEMA, Minn. (KVRR) — White Earth Nation is moving ahead with bringing a casino to Moorhead. The tribe has released the results of its economic and social impact study. They say the cost to construct the casino along I-94 and State Highway 336 is estimated at $176.8 million. The project will employ…

Online fundraisers started to help Moorhead couples recover from house fire

May 14, 2026

KVRR Staff,

MOORHEAD, Minn. – (KFGO-KVRR) – A longtime friend of a Moorhead couple who lost their home and all their belongings in a fire this week has launched a GoFundMe account on their behalf. Noel and Tanya Anderson’s home caught fire Monday morning. Joe Stadstad organized the fundraiser saying he’s watched the Anderson’s build a life centered around family, hard work and…

Walz, legislative leaders announce bipartisan agreement to end session

May 13, 2026

TJ Nelson,

ST. PAUL (KVRR) — Gov. Tim Walz and legislative leaders have reached a bipartisan agreement on the budget to end the session. “We are keeping a balanced budget, making targeted reductions, and focusing every dollar on core priorities: fiscal sustainability, critical infrastructure, and the health and wellbeing of our communities,” said Walz. It includes car tab relief, property tax cuts…

Trailer and log cabin lost to fire in rural Wadena, MN

May 13, 2026

TJ Nelson,

OTTER TAIL CO., Minn. (KVRR) — A residential trailer and attached log cabin are a complete loss after a fire in rural Wadena, Minnesota. Otter Tail County Dispatch received a call about the fire just after 3 p.m. on Wednesday. Fire departments from Wadena, Sebeka, Bluffton and New York Mills responded. An additional wood building sustained damage from the fire….

Former Gov. Tim Pawlenty to head solar industry group

May 13, 2026

KVRR Staff,

WASHINGTON (KVRR-KFGO) – Former Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty is heading back to the private sector as the new President and CEO of the Solar Energy Industries Association. The national trade organization represents the country’s solar and energy storage industry and promotes renewable energy growth. Pawlenty, a Republican, will begin the role on June 15. He served as governor from 2003…

Sky-Vu Drive-In Theatre screen damaged by wind, closed until repairs can be made

May 13, 2026

TJ Nelson,

Sky-Vu Drive-In Theatre / FacebookWARREN, Minn. (KVRR) — Those nasty winds yesterday did a number on the big screen at Sky-Vu Drive-In Theatre in Warren, Minnesota. They have announced that they will be closed until further notice. In a social media post, they also asked if anybody knows of a good handyman. They estimate that it will take a couple…

Fargo man to appear on Fox game show ‘The Floor’

May 13, 2026

Emily Welker,

FARGO — You could say one Fargo man is pretty floored at a recent opportunity. That’s because he was chosen from folks all around the country to compete in Wednesday’s episode of “The Floor,” on KVRR-TV. Dean Aamodt says he sent in his audition reel last year after having watched the show with his wife and becoming a fan. He…