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Sen. Mitchell returns to work at the legislature as Republicans move to stop her votes

ST. PAUL (KVRR/CNN) — Sen. Nicole Mitchell is spotted returning to work at the Capitol after she was arrested and charged with burglary last week in Detroit Lakes. The Democrat from Woodbury, a Twin Cities suburb, is accused of breaking into her stepmother’s home to retrieve some of her late father’s belongings including his ashes. Mitchell claims she was simply…

Former Bouncers Sentenced for Assault at Old Broadway Last Summer

Jeremy Dalton and Jalal BucknerFARGO, N.D. (KVRR) —  Two former bouncers at Old Broadway in downtown Fargo are sentenced for an assault outside the bar last July. Jalal Buckner of Fargo pleaded guilty to accomplice to aggravated assault. A charge of aggravated assault was dismissed. The judge sentenced Buckner to year one in jail and two years of probation. Jeremy…

Pilot Injured After Small Plane Crashes In Clearbrook, Minnesota

CLEARBROOK, Minn. (KFGO) — The pilot of a small plane was flown to a Fargo hospital after crashing early this morning in Clearbrook, northwest of Bemidji. Clearbrook-Gonvick Police Chief Ryan Solee says it happened at about 1:40 a.m. The pilot was outside the plane when first responders arrived. Solee says the initial investigation shows that the plane experienced mechanical failure….

Second suspect arrested for bar burglary in Vergas

Donald Merrill, Sr.FERGUS FALLS, Minn. (KVRR-KFGO) – Investigators have made another arrest in a recent burglary at Billy’s Corner Bar & Grill in Vergas, Minnesota. In March, the Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office took a report that a handgun to be given away in a raffle had been stolen. Deputies arrested 24-year-old Donald Merrill Jr. for burglary and being a felon…

MSUM hosts event for immigrant and refugee students

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — MSUM held their first Pathways to MSUM event on Saturday to help immigrant and refugee families learn about their options for education at the school. The event was held in partnership with the Immigrant Development Center, and aimed to help students learn about their options at MSUM. According to the IDC many of students from immigrant…

Sen. Nicole Mitchell Pulled From Committees After Arrest in Detroit Lakes

State Sen. Nicole Mitchell (D) Woodbury, Minn.ST. PAUL (KVRR/FOX9) — State Senator Nicole Mitchell of Woodbury, Minnesota is being relieved of her committee assignments and removed from caucus meetings following her arrest for suspected burglary in Detroit Lakes. Senate Majority Leader Erin Murphy made the announcement in a statement. She says the case has been sent to the Senate Subcommittee…

Klobuchar, local law enforcement discuss new FEND off Fentanyl Act

MINNEAPOLIS (KVRR) — Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar and members of law enforcement held a press conference Friday to discuss the new FEND off Fentanyl Act. The act places sanctions on cartels and companies that manufacture precursor chemicals used in the production of fentanyl. It also requires social media companies to report any drug deals on their platforms to local law…

Native, Faith, and Environmental Groups submit letter of support for Minnesota Land Return bills

LEECH LAKE, Minn. (KVRR) — Several Native, Faith, and Environmental groups have submitted a letter of support for five “Land Return” bills in the Minnesota Legislature. The bills would return state-owned land that was taken from the tribes in violation of their treaty agreements. These bills would see land around White Earth, Red Lake, Cloquet, and Mille Lacs County returned…