Minnesota News

Boy shot and killed in Moorhead

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Moorhead Police say a boy had been shot near the 900 block of 19th St. S. They say an officer was flagged down on patrol and was told the boy had been shot just after 6p.m. Friday evening. The body was found in an area of trees nearby. First responders tried lifesaving measures but the boy…

Boy identified in fatal Otter Tail boating crash

FRAZEE, Minn. (KVRR/KFGO) — An update as Otter Tail authorities investigate Thursday’s fatal boating accident involving a juvenile on Lake Six. The incident happened just after 4 p.m. when 13-year-old Benjamin Rennie of Andover, Minnesota, and another boy were riding on an inner tube being pulled behind a boat that was driven by an employee of Camp Cherith. Police say…

Red Lake Nation announces ‘major’ drug bust at casino

THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minn. (KVRR/KFGO) — Red Lake Nation has announced what it calls a major drug bust at a Thief River Falls casino. According to a statement from the Red Lake Nation, a multi-agency operation resulted in “the seizure of a substantial quantity of illegal drugs” at Seven Clans Casino. The casino is operated by the Red Lake Band…

Teen recording artist Annabelle helps raise awareness for Gigi’s Playhouse

  FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — It was a fun night at Gigi’s Playhouse filled with music and entertainment. Gigi’s Playhouse is proud to be North Dakota’s first Down Syndrome Achievement Center which happens to be located right here in Fargo.  They have impacted over 200 families in our community by offering free educational and therapeutic programs to individuals with Down…

Person is Hit and Killed by a boat on Lake Six in Otter Tail County

OTTER TAIL CO., Minn. (KVRR) — Otter Tail County authorities are investigating a fatal boating accident. A person was hit by a boat on Lake Six just after 4 o’clock Thursday afternoon in Hobart Township southwest of Frazee. Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office was sent to the scene and says the individual had life-threatening injuries. Life-saving measures were attempted at…

Veteran says VA tried to ‘ruin’ him for opposing cemetery outhouse project

JASON HICKS WAS UNDER FEDERAL INVESTIGATION FOR ALLEGED WEAPONS VIOLATIONS

FARGO (KVRR) – The commander of the Fargo Memorial Honor Guard was the target of a federal investigation, accused of bringing his service weapon to the Fargo National Cemetery without cause. “I spoke out against the VA and a project they were doing and they came after me, full-fledged.” Jason Hicks says it all began after he started speaking out…