Minnesota News

ND Drift burning rubber on the track

GLYNDON, Minn. (KVRR) – Out at the Interstate Raceway in Glyndon, numerous drivers took to the track to show off their skills in the art of drifting. ND Drift puts on multiple shows throughout the summer, with each year getting bigger and bigger. And those cars are loud, as they make the turns, burning through rubber and causing smoke to…

Wings and Wheels car show gives back to F-M area veterans

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The F-M community enjoying a car show while supporting its veterans at the Fargo Air Museum. The museum teams up with Twisted Royalty for Wings and Wheels in its fourth year behind the event. In previous years, the organization has raised hundreds of thousands for ALS research, addiction awareness and St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. This year,…

Thousands enjoy beautiful weather for first Red River Market of summer

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The 9th season of the Red River Market officially began Saturday in Fargo, and thousands took advantage of the flawless weather downtown. Every year, the market takes place every Saturday right near Broadway Square. Around 100 vendors came by on opening day. You name it and the market has it; from food and pantry items to…

Former Warren lawyer Odegaard enters Alford plea in ex-wife’s death

WARREN, Minn. (KVRR/KFGO) — A former lawyer from Warren has pleaded guilty to the murder of his former wife last August. Anders Odegaard, 32, submitted an Alford plea Thursday in Marshall County District Court, pleading guilty to second-degree murder without intent in committing a felony. Under an Alford plea, a defendant maintains innocence without risking a trial. Odegaard initially pleaded…

Minnesota representative pleads guilty to drunk driving

BAGLEY, Minn. (KVRR/KFGO) Minnesota Republican Representative Matt Grossell pleads guilty to a fourth-degree DWI charge in Clearwater County District Court. Grossell, a retired Clearwater County sheriff’s deputy and former Blackduck police chief, was cited on February 11 for DWI after he stopped for speeding in Gonvick. According to an incident report, Grossell submitted to a blood alcohol test that showed…

Attempted murder suspect at large since May arrested in East Grand Forks

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) – An attempted murder suspect from Grand Forks at large since May is in custody. According to Grand Forks Police, 25-year-old Omar Martinez was apprehended Thursday evening by the U.S. Marshals High Plains Fugitive Task Force, but few details have been released. “Mr. Martinez was apprehended in East Grand Forks, Minnesota,” Lt. Andrew Stein said. “By…

LIVE: Fast Rides, Furry 4H Friends, and Fairway Fun

The Red River Valley Fair is open and the Morning Show is ready to play.

It’s the ten-day stretch of games, rides, food, fun and 4H some people in the region look forward to all year long. It’s the Red River Valley Fair, and it’s not just a chance to catch carnival rides, hear concerts by Flo Rida, Lynyrd Skynrd, and Dan ‘N’ Shay while chowing down on all the fried food your tummy can…