ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — A Florida man charged with human smuggling after four migrants were found dead last year near the Canadian border has pleaded not guilty to the federal charges. Court records show that Steve Shand, of Deltona, Florida, entered the plea Friday in a hearing for his arraignment held via video conference. Federal authorities arrested Shand in…
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — A Red Flag warning is out for west central and northwest Minnesota and set to expire at 9 p.m. The National Weather Service in Grand Forks issued the warning for strong wind and low relative humidity. A Fire Weather Watch is in effect from Sunday afternoon through Sunday evening. A combination of strong winds, low…
BELTRAMI CO., Minn. (KVRR) — Beltrami County Sheriff’s Office and Bemidji Police Department are requesting help to locate a missing woman. They say 32-year-old Chessna Lalgie, also known as Samara McLean, was reported missing by family. Lalgie has not communicated with them since February. She is 5’4″ and 105 pounds with brown hair and hazel eyes. If you have seen…
WEST FARGO — Hundreds of bratwursts are satisfying folks with an appetite for a good cause. It’s part of a fundraiser for Golden Drive for Homeless Kids. The West Fargo Hornbacher’s location hosted the event. Golden Drive is a local nonprofit that works to raise awareness of homeless children in the Fargo-Moorhead area. All donations go to local homeless shelters,…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR) — Governor Tim Walz vetoes a bill to mandate higher pay and job security for Lyft and Uber drivers in Minnesota. He says they deserve fair wages and safer working conditions but does not think the legislation was ready to become law. Walz says he’s committed to finding solutions that balance the interests of all parties,…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — It’s that time of year for one of the biggest conventions in the F-M region for all you sci-fi, fantasy and anime fans. CoreCon 13 is back at the Holiday Inn in south Fargo featuring e-gaming, tabletop games, guest comedians, artists and more all weekend! When it started in 2009, only hundreds attended the con but…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – There has been an update on a devastating event that occurred earlier this week in South Fargo. After a press conference, police confirmed the victim to be 16-year-old James Moore of West Fargo. During the press conference FPD Chief Dave Zibolski spoke and he said “We’re working with the states attorney’s office in terms of charges and…
DETROIT LAKES, Minn. (KVRR) – It’s about to get very difficult to travel on Highway 34 between Detroit Lakes and Osage. A major road construction project is set to begin on June 5. The Minnesota Department of Transportation says travelers along the heavily-used highway can expect detours, lane closures, delays, flaggers and pilot cars. Portions of Highway 34 will be…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Tasha Schuh, the author of “The Power of Path” came to Concordia College in Moorhead to speak on the importance of removing the stigma of speaking out about mental health and the significance of community support. She drew upon personal experience involving a tragic fall when she worked in theatre as a high schooler. Schuh fell…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — As hundreds of people cheered on the lawn around him, Minnesota Democratic Gov. Tim Walz signed a document to symbolize the passage of his $72 billion “One Minnesota Budget” at a celebratory ceremony on the front steps of the State Capitol Wednesday morning. Earlier that day, Walz signed twelve bills into laws that are part…
