Minnesota News

Young Victim of Suspicious Death in Moorhead Is Identified

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Police in Moorhead identify the young child who died under suspicious circumstances as 3-year-old Eastyn Deronjic. The boy was taken to Sanford early Monday after he was found not breathing at 1502 Belsly Boulevard South in Moorhead. He was later pronounced dead. Police say the boy and his younger sibling had been staying at the address…

Pet Connection: Meet Fajitas

She's a snack all right.

FARGO — Fajitas might start off a little cooler than her namesake dish, but once you give her a minute to warm up, she can serve all the cuddles you want. She came to Pet Connection by way of Homeward Animal Shelter, who got her from the pound, according to Homeward’s Heather Klefstad. They think she’s about a year old,…

Colon cancer awareness month: Stool-sample testing is an option

FARGO (KVRR) – It is Colon Cancer Awareness month and medical providers want to remind people over 45 that it is important to get yourself checked. But there are other ways to have that done outside of a colonoscopy. “Convenience at doing it in your home allows us to reach more people successfully with the screening. The more people we…

Ceremonial Groundbreaking Saturday as 11th Street Underpass Project Begins in Moorhead

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — A ceremonial groundbreaking is planned for Saturday for the largest public transportation project in Moorhead’s history. It took years to plan, design and fund the 11th Street Underpass Project. Crews are getting into place and initial closures and detours are expected to begin on Monday. First Avenue will close between 10th Street and 12th Street, and…

Moorhead assisted living facility fined, ordered to correct violations after woman suffers fall injuries

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR-KFGO) – A Moorhead assisted living facility has been fined and must make corrective actions after a resident fell multiple times and suffered severe bruising, including two brain bleeds. According to a report from the Minnesota Department of Health, inspectors began investigating Farmstead Care of Moorhead after a resident was admitted to an intensive care unit. Hospital staff…

Minnesota DNR says algae likely caused large fish kill on Lake Traverse

BROWNS VALLEY, Minn. (KVRR-KWAT) – The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is investigating a significant fish kill on Lake Traverse on the South Dakota-Minnesota border. Fisheries Supervisor Chris Domeier says the fish kill was reported March 14th. The DNR fish health lab concluded the likely cause of the kill was from what’s called gas bubble disease. The mild winter, sunny…