Minnesota News

State Trooper charged in May death of Owatonna teen

ROCHESTER, Minn. (KVRR/FOX 9) — A Minnesota state trooper is now charged with manslaughter after a deadly crash in Rochester, Minnesota, in May that claimed the life of an Owatonna teen. Trooper Shane Roper, 32, is charged with manslaughter, criminal vehicular homicide, criminal vehicular operation, careless driving, and reckless driving for the May 18 crash that left 18-year-old Olivia Flores…

Two arrested for murder in the death of 3-year-old Moorhead boy

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR/KFGO) — Two caregivers have been arrested on murder charges in the March death of a three-year-old Moorhead boy. Shiann Erickson, 21, and Rosa Garza, 24, are in the Clay County Correctional Center on charges of second-degree murder without intent. Police began investigating the death Eastyn Deronjic after a medical call for a child not breathing in the…

Moorhead assisted living facility fined second time since March

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR-KFGO) – A Moorhead assisted living facility that was sanctioned by the Minnesota Department of Health earlier this year has been fined again. In March, Farmstead Care was fined $1,000 and given a conditional 90-day license after a resident fell multiple times and suffered severe bruising, including two brain bleeds. The facility was given until June 9 to…

Moorhead’s South Park wading pool will stay closed

Annual Doggy DipMOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — The wading pool at South Park near Ellen Hopkins School won’t be opening for the summer. The City of Moorhead Parks and Recreation Department says the pool is beyond reasonable repair due to persistent leaks and failing concrete and needs to be demolished. The Park Advisory Board will review long-range planning for aquatics in…

Drowning rescue on Little Detroit Lakes

UPDATE: Authorities have identified the victim as Sterling Buchholz, 24, of Fargo. His condition is still unknown.   DETROIT LAKES, Minn. (KFGO/KVRR) – The Becker County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch received a report on Saturday at 3:26 PM that a 24-year-old man had been swimming from shore and had gone under the water in the area of Zorbaz, or the 400…

Minnesota Vikings 4th round rookie Khyree Jackson dead after crash in Maryland

MARYLAND (KVRR) – According to the Dr. Henry A. Wise Athletic Dept. in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, Khyree Jackson has died. Jackson was a fourth round pick for the Minnesota Vikings in the 2024 NFL Draft. The Minnesota Vikings posted on X about the passing of Jackson in an overnight car crash. The athletic dept. acknowledged that two other former players,…

Pickup Destroyed By Fire On I-94 Near Red River Bridge in Fargo, No Injuries

Courtesy: Debra Kraft/FacebookFARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A Dodge Ram pickup is destroyed by fire on I-94 near Red River Bridge and the University Drive exit. Highway Patrol says 67-year-old Merreo Stewart of Davenport noticed smoke coming from the vehicle and pulled over around 1:30 this afternoon. Stewart and a passenger were able to get out before the pickup was engulfed…