Minnesota News

State Senator Releases Statement After Being Charged With Breaking Into Stepmother’s Detroit Lakes House

State Sen. Nicole Mitchell (D) Woodbury, Minn.DETROIT LAKES, Minn. (KVRR) — State Senator Nicole Mitchell of Woodbury, Minnesota has been charged with burglary for breaking into her stepmother’s house in Detroit Lakes and made her first appearance. She was released without bail on terms of having no contact with her stepmother and obeying a restraining order. Mitchell told police she…

Governor Walz Appoints Two New Justices to the Minnesota Supreme Court

Theodora Gaïtas and Sarah HennesyST. PAUL (KVRR) — Gov. Tim Walz announces the appointments of two new justices to the Minnesota Supreme Court. Theodora Gaïtas will replace the Honorable Margaret H. Chutich who announced her retirement in January. Sara Hennesy will be replacing the Honorable G. Barry Anderson who announced his retirement earlier this year. She is currently the chief…

LIVE: Potluck and Poetry

FARGO — It’s food for thought. International Potluck is serving up delicious food with a side of poetry this time around. The 8-year-old organization formed to bring people together across cultures to share a dish from someone’s family background and learn about its roots, its preparation, and its role in our neighbors’ lives is trying something different this time around….

State senator from Woodbury arrested for burglary in Detroit Lakes

State Sen. Nicole Mitchell (D) Woodbury, Minn.MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A state senator and former broadcast meteorologist was arrested on suspicion of burglary early Monday in the northwestern Minnesota city of Detroit Lakes, police said. Democratic Sen. Nicole Mitchell, 49, of Woodbury, was being held in the Becker County Jail on suspicion of first-degree burglary. Formal charges were still pending Monday…

Update: Arrest made in connection to severe beating in downtown Fargo

FARGO (KVRR-KFGO) – A man has been arrested for aggravated assault and robbery after a Fargo man says he was severely beaten while trying to stop an assault in downtown Fargo. Police say 36-year-old Travice Ledoux was arrested Friday.  He has no permanent address. Sam Pikula suffered multiple broken bones in his face, including both orbital bones, his nose in…

EPA is again allowing summer sales of higher ethanol gasoline blend, citing global conflicts

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The Environmental Protection Agency cleared the way Friday for a higher blend of ethanol to be sold nationwide for the third summer in a row, citing global conflicts that it says are putting pressure on the world’s fuel supply. The agency announced an emergency waiver that will exempt gasoline blended with 15% ethanol from an existing summertime ban. Gasoline…

Hawley’s Whistle Stop Café has been sold

HAWLEY, Minn. (KVRR) – The Whistle Stop Café in Hawley has been sold. The restaurant announced the sale on their Facebook page Sunday. The restaurant was originally put up for sale a year ago through Vision Realty. It is unknown at this time if the restaurant will remain open under the new ownership. The change in ownership will officially take…

LIVE: Getting The Red, White and Blues

FARGO — Just in time for the 100th anniversary of the creation of George Gershwin’s beloved “Rhapsody in Blue,” a new homage by a modern-day American composer is coming for the first time to North Dakota. And this weekend, you can hear it for yourself, thanks to the FM Symphony Orchestra and this week’s guest artist. Guest artist Jeffrey Biegel…

Open Records Request Reveals FM Diversion Project Leader Was To Be Put On Leave

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — An open records request by KVRR Local News has revealed a letter that indicates former Metro Diversion Executive Director Joel Paulsen was placed on administrative leave shortly before he resigned. That letter was never signed by Paulsen, who resigned shortly after. The notice, which is signed by Metro Flood Diversion Authority Board Chair Shelly Carlson, lists…