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American believed to be last person to see missing US student left the Dominican Republic

March 20, 2025

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SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (AP) — Joshua Riibe, a senior at St. Cloud State University in Minnesota who is believed to be the last person to see missing University of Pittsburgh student Sudiksha Konanki in the Dominican Republic, left the Caribbean country on Wednesday, his lawyers said. Following a trial exceeding five hours, Judge Edwin Rijo ruled Wednesday that Riibe, classified as…

Vergas Man Saved by Critical Medical Intervention

Arden Shulstad went into his doctor seeking aid for abdominal pain - soon, he was being flown to Fargo for emergency surgery.

March 19, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – 67-year-old Arden Shulstad had never been hospitalized and had no issues aside from mild arthritis and needing blood pressure medication. So, even though he was constipated and had abdominal pain, he put off going to see his primary care physician, Garrett Penton of Essentia Health in Detroit Lakes, until his sister-in-law insisted he make an appointment….

MATBUS Riders Can Now Track Bus Routes Live With New Technology

March 19, 2025

Juliana Pelaez,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — MATBUS riders will now be able to track down the next bus on new technology. The live bus tracker updates every second giving riders a choice between looking at a map or arrival times. The display shows all the routes, capacity of the bus, and when it should be arriving at its next stop. MATBUS hopes…

Vikings committed to J.J. McCarthy as starting QB after considering Aaron Rodgers, AP source says

March 19, 2025

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FILE – Minnesota Vikings quarterback JJ McCarthy stands before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams Oct. 24, 2024, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun, File)MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings have committed to moving forward with J.J. McCarthy as their starting quarterback this season after deciding not to offer Aaron Rodgers a contract, a person with knowledge of the decision said…

Federal prosecutors charge GOP Minnesota state senator with soliciting a minor for prostitution

March 19, 2025

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Justin Eichorn, of Grand RapidsST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — A Minnesota state senator who was caught in a sting operation was charged with soliciting a minor for prostitution Wednesday, a day after his fellow Republicans called on him to resign. GOP Sen. Justin Eichorn, 40, of Grand Rapids, was arrested in Bloomington on Monday in an undercover operation targeting commercial sex involving…

Minnesota jury convicts alleged ringleader of massive pandemic food fraud scheme on all counts

March 19, 2025

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Aimee Bock (center)MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A jury found the alleged ringleader of a massive pandemic fraud case in Minnesota guilty on all counts Wednesday for her role in a scheme that federal prosecutors say stole $250 million from a program meant to feed children in need. Aimee Bock — the founder of Feeding our Future, the group that prosecutors say was at the…

Tough Economy To Blame For Closure of Family Store in Fergus Falls After 60 Years

March 19, 2025

TJ Nelson,

FERGUS FALLS, Minn. (KVRR) — The Salvation Army Family Store in Fergus Falls is closing after over 60 years in business. In a social media post, they point to a tough economy and increased competition as reasons for their financial struggles. They say it is unsustainable to keep the thrift store open. Family Store will be closing for good on…

Judge grants Minnesota college student’s release from custody in Dominican Republic

March 19, 2025

KVRR Staff,

PUNTA CANA, Dominican Republic (KFGO/CBS) – A judge in the Dominican Republic ruled on Tuesday a Minnesota college student, who is presumed to be the last person to see missing Pitt student Sudiksha Konanki alive, should be freed from police surveillance. However, 22-year-old Joshua Riibe’s return to the U.S. remains unclear as there was no immediate decision about returning his…

Moorhead Businesses Concerned For Charitable Gaming After Tribal Land Purchase

March 18, 2025

Juliana Pelaez,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — The recent purchase of 280 acres of land by the White Earth Band of Chippewa have many business leaders concerned about what may be built and where the money will go. “It’s not going to go back to the community, it’s not going to help the community as such. I mean without paying taxes and without…

Concert Series: Clint Black & Home Free For Country Fans | CLUTCH & Blacktop Mojo For Rock Fans

March 18, 2025

TJ Nelson,

Clint Black / Home FreeMOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — He rose to fame as part of the fabled Class of ’89 and he’s still touring. Clint Black brings his “Back on the Blacktop Tour” to Bluestem Amphitheater in Moorhead on Thursday, May 29. Hear all the hits from “A Better Man” to “Nothin’ But the Taillights”. Opening for Black is all-vocal…