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Two injured in motorcycle crash in Becker County

BECKER COUNTY, Minn. (KVRR) — Two people are injured after a motorcycle crash in Becker County. The sheriff’s office says 58-year-old Curtis Hermanson, of New York Mills, was driving north on County Road 135, south of Two Inlets, Minnesota. When the road turned to gravel at the intersection of 285th Street, Hermanson lost control of his motorcycle. Both Hermanson and…

Southern Minnesota man dies after fish house explosion

DASSEL, Minn. (KVRR-KFGO) – Authorities in Meeker County are investigating a weekend explosion that left a man from Dassel dead. The sheriff’s office says Jeffery Holmquist, 46, was the victim of a gas explosion inside a fish house that caused severe burns to his body. Deputies say Holmquist was airlifted to the Hennepin Healthcare Burn Center Saturday morning, where he…

Moorhead High School culinary program sees huge growth in enrollment

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Students in Moorhead are flocking to the culinary program at the Moorhead High School Career Academy. The ProStart certified program saw their enrollment grow from 33 students last year, to 90 for this school year. They also received a $5,000 grant from the Rachael Ray Foundation and National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation for new equipment, curriculum…

Fargo man spotted driving boat pleads guilty in theft case

Ryan Bohn (Otter Tail Co. Sheriff’s Office)FERGUS FALLS, Minn. (KVRR-KFGO) – A Fargo man accused of burglarizing a lake cabin on West Lost lake northeast of Fergus Falls on Mother’s Day has pleaded guilty. 40-year-old Ryan Bohn was spotted driving by the cabin in a boat on a surveillance camera. The owner of the cabin reported multiple pieces of equipment…

LIVE: Gobble for a Good Cause

FARGO — It’s time to feed your needs. And when you do it, you can also help to feed the needs of families who are struggling to feed themselves. ‘S United Way of Cass-Clay is celebrating 17 years of “Gobble it Up.” Seven dollars gets you a turkey sandwich, chips, a drink and a frozen treat. Even more appetizing —…

Fargo man involved in Fergus Falls police chase pleads guilty to theft

Gavin GladueFERGUS FALLS, Minn. (KVRR-KFGO) – A Fargo man pleaded guilty in Otter Tail County Court Wednesday to theft and fleeing charges. involved in a chase with the Fergus Falls Police Department in August pleaded guilty to all charges on Wednesday. 29-year-old Gavin Gladue was arrested on August 18th. Police say Gladue and 41-year-old Tricia Potratz stole $1,200 worth of…