Minnesota News

Spuds Take 10/23 Chris Heise High School Play of the Week

Spudtacular Pitch and Catch Earns HS POTW

MOORHEAD, MN– The votes have been counted and the winner is in. The Moorhead Spuds are this week’s winner of the Chris Heise High School Play of the Week.  Jett Feeney tossed beautiful ball to Reign Battle for an 84-yard touchdown in the Spuds game against Alexandria. Feeney showed off the arm strength and Battle showed off the speed. Congrats…

Rochester Doctor Accused of Poisoning Pharmacist Wife to Death

ROCHESTER, Minn. (KVRR/KFGO) — Police in Rochester have arrested a former Mayo Clinic doctor for the poisoning death of his wife. 30-year-old Dr. Connor Bowman was arrested during a traffic stop in Rochester. Bowman is accused of killing his 32-year-old wife, Betty, by using a combination of medications. She was a pharmacist. The investigation began in August when the medical…

Riverkeepers hosts 13th annual “Celebrate our Red” fundraiser

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Riverkeepers hosts its 13th annual Celebrate our Red fundraiser. The event included raffle, an hors d’oeuvres buffet, and beverages. There was also a silent auction which was filled with experiences instead of items. Some of these experiences are spearfishing and cat fishing trips as well as a hike with a naturalist. Riverkeepers say they will use…

Moorhead man charged with multiple felony tax crimes

ST. PAUL, Minn. (KFGO) – A Moorhead man has been charged with five felonies for not filing state sales and use tax returns, and another four felony counts of failing to file individual income tax returns. The complaint, filed in Ramsey County, said Jason Reinke owns Extreme Motorsports and sells new and used parts for jet skis, ATVs, motorcycles, and…

Junkyard Brewing sets opening day for West Fargo location

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Junkyard Brewing’s West Fargo location will officially open next Wednesday, Oct. 25. Owner Michelle Juhnke says it’s taken months of preparation to make the 1970’s bank building look and feel like a comfortable and enjoyable place to gather. The taproom features two patios, three bars, and plenty of seating. The bank’s vault door will remain to…