Three-month-old Amur tiger cubs Amaliya and Andrei explored their outdoor enclosure for the first time with their mother Dari at the Minnesota Zoo in Apple Valley, Minn. on Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024. (AP photo/Mark Vancleave)APPLE VALLEY, Minn. (AP) — A pair of rare Amur tiger cubs are making their public debut at the Minnesota Zoo, raising hopes for preserving an…
Dru SjodinDru SjodinST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — A Minnesota medical examiner who prosecutors say has a history of delivering false or misleading reports may have mishandled at least seven murder cases in which his testimony helped send people to prison, attorneys announced Wednesday. The announcement followed a sprawling review of cases, some dating back decades, handled by Dr. Michael McGee,…
MIDDLE RIVER, Minn. (KVRR) — A Middle River, Minnesota man is accused of touching a child inappropriately multiple times. 50-year-old Calvin Rybakowski is charged with criminal sexual conduct. Court records reveal the 8-year-old victim told authorities that Rybakowski had touched her numerous times since she was six. While being interviewed, Rybakowski didn’t recall what happened and claimed he was high…
09/11/24 AirNow.govFARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Throughout the past week we have been seeing a lot of smoke around the region once again. It has been coming from wildfires in South Dakota and Montana, blowing east due to the flow of air in the upper atmosphere. The smoke has covered the skies and led to poor air quality that can lead…
FARGO (KVRR) – It was one of the most hotly anticipated TV moments of the year. And after the fireworks in Philadelphia, political scientists in our region are sharing their takes on the first and perhaps only presidential debate of 2024. Local political analysts say Vice President Kamala Harris had a standout night. Her technique of pushing former President Donald…
FOSSTON, Minn. (KVRR-KFGO) – An arbitration panel has ruled in favor of Essentia Health in a dispute with the city of Fosston. Essentia has run the hospital for the past 15 years. The city sought to end its agreement with the healthcare provider after it decided to close labor and delivery services in 2022, forcing people to drive to Grand…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — Essentia Health will no longer accept Medicare Advantage insurance plans administered by United Healthcare and Humana. Essentia has started to inform patients that, due to excessive prior authorization requirements and denial of care, it will no longer serve as an in-network provider effective January 1. They say UHC and Humana delay and deny approval of care…
FARGO — September is Suicide Prevention Month, and local Essentia Health experts want you to check on your loved ones. There can be signs they’re showing that they may be significantly depressed and thinking about ending their lives. They include changes in hygiene, eating or sleeping patterns, and withdrawing from social activities or engagement. They may also display a preoccupation…
FARGO (KVRR) – The American Red Cross is teaming up again with Gate City Bank for the “Quilts for Veterans” project. From Sept. 11 until Nov. 11, quiltmakers and donors can bring new quilts and blankets to any Gate City Bank location for drop-off. The Red Cross and partners will distribute the quilts to VA hospitals, homes and stand-down events…
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (KVRR) — Three people from the Red Lake Indian Reservation have been sentenced for child neglect and endangerment. Between February 2022 and January 2023, 55-year-old Robin Roy, 29-year-old Nicole Roy, and 36-year-old Harrison Dudley Sr., willfully deprived minor victims of necessary food, health care, and supervision. One of the victims suffered from severe anemia as a result of…
