Minnesota News

State trooper captures semi pileup on I-94 east of Moorhead on Tuesday afternoon

CLAY CO., Minn. (KVRR) — Winter weather driving skills are being put to the test across our region. Minnesota State Patrol Sgt. Jesse Grabow sharing this video of numerous semi’s piled up on I-94 westbound just east of Moorhead. Traffic was being diverted at Exit 15, the Downer exit. No life threatening injuries are reported. We have numerous other reports…

School bus collides with truck in Moorhead, no serious injuries

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Two drivers sustained minor injuries when a truck collided with a school bus Tuesday in south Moorhead. Police say the crash happened around 11:09 a.m. in the 2400-block of 28th Ave. S. No students were aboard the school bus. Officers determined the truck driver lost control while navigating a curve in the road. Both drivers declined…

U.S. Attorney expects law enforcement along northern border to intensify

North Dakota U.S. Attorney Nick ChaseFARGO (KVRR) – Federal prosecutors in North Dakota expect to file more immigration and border-related cases next year. U.S. Attorney Nick Chase says because more federal resources are being dedicated to border-related issues, law enforcement operations are being stepped up. Chase says smugglers and traffickers who believe it’s too risky to operate along the southern…

Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office investigate Rothsay burglary

Courtesy: Otter Tail County Sheriff’s OfficeROTHSAY, Minn. (KVRR) — Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office is searching for the suspects in a burglary at Rothsay Powerhouse. Officials got the report after 5:00 this morning that a burglary was in progress. Members of the Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office and the Wilkin County Sheriff’s Office responded and were unable to find the…

Another charged in Feeding Our Future fraud scheme, involving Moorhead & Pelican Rapids sites

Documents seized as part of investigation. (FBI)ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR) — Another person is charged in the Feeding Our Future fraud scheme. Abdirashid Dool, 36, is charged in a seven-count indictment with wire fraud and money laundering. Dool and another co-operated two food sites, the MRC food site in Moorhead and the Bilaal food site in Pelican Rapids. They falsely…

Avoiding a Holiday Financial Headache

FARGO — We’ve almost hit Thanksgiving and the biggest holiday shopping event of the year — Black Friday. And financial experts say if you want to save yourself a holiday financial headache, it’s time to start setting your holiday budget. Whether you do your shopping online or hit the stores in person, Northwestern Mutual’s Korina Holte says you need to…

Buffalo River State Park swimming pond to close, more campsites and amphitheater proposed

Buffalo River State Park swimming area.GLYNDON, Minn. (KVRR-KFGO) – A 20-year strategic plan for Buffalo River State Park in Clay County is revealing what the future could hold for park visitors. The Buffalo River State Park Management Plan is used to guide the management of park resources and development of facilities and programs for public use. A draft plan released…

Community Gathers to Mourn Loss of Officer Bradley Schenck

His funeral, held at Hope Lutheran's South Campus in Fargo, attracted hundreds who will miss his contributions to the community.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – There was hardly a dry eye inside Hope Lutheran on November 23, as hundreds gathered to say goodbye to a brave man. “He carried himself with courage and grace,” said Bradly Schenck’s eldest son, Colby, in his eulogy. Officer Schenck – who spent 16 years with the Moorhead Police Department – was diagnosed with brain cancer…

Fosston ignites new effort to take control of First Care Medical Services from Essentia Health

FOSSTON, Minn. (KVRR) — The City of Fosston is once again trying to terminate its agreement with Essentia Health for services at First Care Medical Services. In a statement, city leaders say they haveĀ filed a motion in Polk County District Court to compel Essentia Health to arbitrate, after they were unsuccessful in resolving the dispute by more informal means. Last…