Minnesota News

Mark Chesnutt Concert at Shooting Star Canceled Due To Health Issues

Shooting Star Casino/FacebookMAHNOMEN, Minn. (KVRR) — Shooting Star Casino has announced that the Mark Chesnutt concert scheduled for January 12 has been canceled due to health issues. All tickets will be refunded. In a social media post, Chesnutt aluded to “struggling with a battle” he’s fought to overcome for many years on his own. He says after some extreme health…

A man arrested over death of a hockey player whose neck was cut with skate blade is released on bail

LONDON (AP) — A man arrested on suspicion of manslaughter in the death of American hockey player Adam Johnson, whose neck was cut by a skate during a game, was released on bail Wednesday. Johnson, 29, was playing for the Nottingham Panthers against the Sheffield Steelers on Oct. 28 when he was struck by an opponent’s skate blade in the Elite…

Over 500 women raise support help those facing homelessness

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — As we head into the cold, winter months, the importance of helping those facing homelessness becomes more and more crucial. That’s why over 500 women along with the United Way held a silent auction. According to United Way, around 1,000 people in the local community experience homelessness, with 200 of them being children. With the first…

Chuck E. Cheese Getting A Renovation and Its Animatronic Band Is Going Away

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR/CNN) — Chuck E. Cheese is getting rid of its iconic animatronic band at all of its locations except for one. ‘Munch’s Make Believe Band’ will continue performing daily at the Chuck E. Cheese’s fun center in Northridge, California, near Los Angeles. The family entertainment and pizza chain is keeping the band at that location for nostalgic value….

“Reimagine Romkey” project receives $5 million to build new city pool

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — The City of Moorhead is getting a new public swimming pool and Romkey Park is getting a makeover. The Department of the Interior-National Park Service has awarded $5 million to the project. It’s being made possible through the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership program. The current swimming pool was built in 1958 and city leaders say it…

Moorhead Photographer Sentenced for Luring A Minor by Computer

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The Moorhead man who crashed into pedestrian bridge pillars along I-94 in Fargo last December while being wanted for luring a minor, is sentenced in court. On Monday, 52-year-old Robby Njos entered an Alford plea to the charge meaning he doesn’t admit guilt, but admits that there is enough evidence for a conviction. He was sentenced…

County Officials: Possible Meteor In Beltrami County Captured on Video

BELTRAMI CO., Minn. (KVRR) — A possible meteor sighting over Beltrami County. This video was provided to the Beltrami County Emergency Communications Center. That was recorded around 6:40 tonight in the Nymore neighborhood of Bemidji. A very bright white/blue flash over the sky was followed by a loud explosion which was heard across much of southern Beltrami County. Numerous people reported…