Minnesota News

Attorney General Ellison joins antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation

ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR/FOX) — Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has joined 30 other attorneys general in the fight against live entertainment costs. Attorney General Ellison said, “One of the major drivers of inflation in this country is corporate greed and illegal behavior and Live Nation and Ticketmaster are prime examples.” The Justice Department announces it has filed an antitrust…

Roseau Daycare Provider Charged After Spanking Child And Leaving Bruises

ROSEAU, Minn. (KVRR) — A daycare provider in Roseau, Minnesota faces felony charges after deputies say she admitted to spanking a child out of frustration. 33-year-old Arrial Lovelace is charged with 3rd degree assault and malicious punishment of a child. Authorities were contacted Wednesday by a social worker with Roseau County Social Services after a parent reported that their child…

MN And ND Senators Seek Improvements in Newspaper Deliveries By USPS

WASHINGTON, D.C. (KVRR) — Senators from North Dakota and Minnesota are pushing the U.S. Postal Service to improve its delivery of newspapers and limit rate increases. Senators Hoeven, Cramer, Klobuchar and Smith are all part of the Deliver for Democracy Act. Hoeven says the legislation is about ensuring the postal service follows through on its commitment to improve newspaper delivery….

House Judiciary Subcommittee to Hold Field Hearing in Grand Forks on Border Issues

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR/FOX) — Senate Democrats plan to force a vote Thursday on new border legislation. The bipartisan Border Security Package negotiated by Republican and Democratic senators is aimed at reducing border crossings, making it tougher for migrants to qualify for asylum and quickly turn away those who fail to meet it. It was defeated once before after former President…

Final Two Suspects Arrested in Downtown Fargo Beating in Early April

Esiquio Hernandez (L), John Hernandez (R) FARGO, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — The final two suspects wanted in a brutal downtown Fargo assault last month have been arrested. 26-year-old Esiquio Hernandez of Moorhead was arrested for robbery, aggravated assault, and accomplice to aggravated assault. 48-year-old John Hernandez of Moorhead was arrested for aggravated assault, accomplice to aggravated assault, and possession of drug…

Honor Flight Veterans Return to Fargo From Washington, D.C.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — They might be a little tired but around 100 veterans from our region will never forget their Honor Flight trip to Washington, D.C. The flight landed at Hector International Airport a little after 7 o’clock this evening. People filled the terminal to welcome back all 103 veterans along with dozens of volunteers who helped keep the…

New Community Center and Library Groundbreaking Set for June 5 in Moorhead

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Moorhead is inviting everyone to help them kickoff a transformative project for the city. A groundbreaking will be held on Wednesday, June 5 for the new Moorhead Community Center and Public Library. It’ll be held at the former US Bank Building lot across from Moorhead Center Mall. City leaders say the state-of-the-art community center and 21st…

Willie Nelson concert in Moorhead rescheduled for Wednesday

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) —  Willie Nelson & Family Show is being rescheduled. Due to recent heavy rain, tonight’s concert at Bluestem Amphitheater is moving to tomorrow, Wednesday, May 22. Gates will still open at 5 p.m., and the show will start at 7 p.m. All tickets purchased for the original date will be honored for the new date. Refund Information:…

Judge considers release of video from State Sen. Nicole Mitchell’s arrest

State Sen. Nicole Mitchell (D) Woodbury, Minn.ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR/FOX 9) — A judge in Minnesota is weighing whether or not to release body camera video of when State Senator Nicole Mitchell was arrested. The democrat was caught breaking into her stepmother’s home in Detroit Lakes in April. Mitchell told police she was trying to retrieve some of her late…