ROSEVILLE, Minn. (KVRR) — A winning Gopher 5 lottery ticket sold in Baxter, Minnesota is a record-breaker. It was purchased at Orton’s Baxter Holiday for the June 26 Gopher 5 drawing and is worth $2,045,590. The previous record was $2,032,201 for a ticket sold at Steve’s Corner in St. James in 2005. That prize was claimed by a group of…
WILKIN CO., Minn. (KVRR/KFGO) — Wilkin County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of a man 11 miles northeast of Breckenridge. The man was found pinned in a vehicle Wednesday afternoon. The car was on its side when deputies got to the scene at about 3:30. The man’s body was taken to Ramsey County Medical Examiner’s Office in St. Paul….
FARGO — They certainly have their hands full at 4 Luv of Dog rescue, and so do the folks from the Morning Show. A litter of 7 terrier puppies was born at the pound 8 weeks ago, and after some tender care in the hands of 4 Luv’s Erin Buzick, they’re ready as of this coming weekend to go to…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — An investigation into the international trafficking of meth, fentanyl, and heroin into North Dakota, Minnesota and other states results in the indictment of nine people. United States Attorney for North Dakota Mac Schneider says the defendants have been indicted for drug trafficking and money laundering. The ring leader and six co-conspirators have been arrested and made…
Dave Bishop (KBRF) FERGUS FALLS, Minn. (KVRR) — Fergus Falls Police say the driver involved a fatal motorcycle crash is 22-year-old Jacob Helms. Helms crashed into a semi trailer at Lincoln Avenue and I-94 shortly before noon Tuesday. Witnesses tell police Helms was headed west on Lincoln Avenue when he collided with the rear end of the semi’s trailer. The…
FARGO — Between the snow in the long winters, and the rain when it warms up, bike skills for folks around here can tend to get a little…. rusty. But they’re rounding up some help for you and your family tonight in West Fargo. The Bike Safety Rodeo has free bike tune-ups, a bike wash station, and an obstacle course….
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Five people were charged on Wednesday for trying to bribe a juror in one of the country’s largest pandemic aid fraud cases with a bag of $120,000 in cash, the U.S. Attorney’s Office and the FBI announced Wednesday. The bribe attempt, which Assistant U.S. Attorney Joe Thompson previously called “an attack on our criminal justice system,” brought…
ST. PAUL (KVRR) — Saying “we are not out of the woods yet”, Gov. Tim Walz and Sen. Amy Klobuchar give an update on flooding in the state. Walz and Klobuchar were joined by the ag commissioner and public safety commissioner for an aerial tour of flooding. One of the hardest hit areas is Waterville in Le Sueur County where…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — It’s only the beginning of summer but United Way of Cass-Clay is already gearing up for the start of school. It’s annual school supply drive kicks off. You can pick up anything from backpacks, binders and folders to pens, pencils and markers. Supplies can be dropped off at Enclave, First International Bank and Trust, any Marvin…
Dave Bishop (KBRF) FERGUS FALLS, Minn. (KVRR) — A motorcycle driver is dead after crashing into a semi trailer in Fergus Falls. Police say it happened at Lincoln Avenue and I-94 shortly before noon. Witnesses tell police the victim was headed west on Lincoln Avenue and collided with the rear end of the semi’s trailer. The area was closed off…
