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Moorhead Police ask for help finding missing man

December 17, 2025

Alison Voorhees,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Moorhead Police ask for help finding a man not seen in over a week. Monitez Henry Jr., 41-years-old, was last seen in 1000 block of 32nd Avenue South on December 9th. He is described as being 5′ 9″ and 165 pounds with brown eyes and black hair. He was last seen wearing a white sweatshirt and…

Federal assistance sought to help retrieve airplane seized by Red Lake Nation

December 17, 2025

Jim Monk,

Transportation Sec. Sean Duffy & Interior Secretary Doug Burgum.FARGO (KVRR) – The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association is asking Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum to help a pilot recover his airplane after it was seized following an emergency landing on the Red Lake Indian Reservation. The AOPA says pilot Darrin Smedsmo was forced to make an emergency…

Clay County gives preliminary pay raises to the sheriff, county attorney and others in 2026

December 16, 2025

TJ Nelson,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Clay County Commissioners have given preliminary approval to a pay raise for Clay County Sheriff Mark Empting. Clay County Attorney Brian Melton and chief assistant county attorneys would also get raises. Empting told the commission that the responsibilities in his position have grown substantially over the past few years, but the compensation hasn’t changed. Empting says…

Clay County Attorney Speaks On Middle School Student Fentanyl Case

Exclusive: Clay County attorney says school fentanyl case is atypical, ‘extremely unfortunate’

Brian Melton spoke with KVRR Local News on the ongoing investigation into how a middle school student obtained 1,500 fentanyl pills

December 16, 2025

Juliana Pelaez,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – A 13-year-old boy at Horizon Middle School was arrested Thursday for first-degree possession of a controlled substance after police say they discovered 1,500 fentanyl pills. Clay County Attorney Brian Melton spoke about the highly unusual case in an exclusive interview with KVRR Local News. “It’s a pretty atypical case to kind of see that kind of…

Gov. Walz signs new executive orders to address gun violence, calls BS on those who say it won’t save lives

December 16, 2025

KVRR Staff,

ST. PAUL (KVRR/FOX9) — Gov. Tim Walz has signed two executive orders in efforts to reduce gun violence and improve public safety across Minnesota. Under the orders, a statewide Safety Council will be created to develop a blueprint to prevent mass violence. The orders will also expand extreme risk protection orders and safe storage education for those with guns at…

Update: Sheriff identifies man who died after workplace accident in Moorhead

December 16, 2025

Alison Voorhees,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – The man who died after a workplace accident in Moorhead has been identified as a 51-year-old Fargo man. Clay County Sheriff Mark Empting says a preliminary investigation indicates Stacy Martin was working with a lift axle on a truck when a temporary weld failed, causing the axle to fall onto his chest and abdominal area. Empting…

Moorhead firefighter announces campaign for MN House District 4A

December 16, 2025

KVRR Staff,

Kevin SalisburyMOORHEAD — Moorhead firefighter Kevin Salisbury has announced his campaign for the Minnesota House District 4A. According to a release sent out by the campaign, Salisbury is a firefighter, union organizer that has served the community for the past 18 years. “I’ve spent my career protecting the citizens of Moorhead, and now I’m ready to serve them in the…

U.S. Labor Dept. to review Minnesota’s unemployment insurance program

December 16, 2025

Jim Monk,

WASHINGTON (KVRR) – A U.S. Department of Labor strike team will travel to Minnesota to conduct a “targeted review” of Minnesota’s Unemployment Insurance Program following recent discoveries of widespread fraud in the state’s benefits programs. A letter to the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development cites concerns that recent reports of fraud, waste, and abuse might compromise the integrity…

Hebron Brick expands into Rochester with acquisition of Cemstone and Twin City Concrete

December 15, 2025

KVRR Staff,

Hebron Brick Supply in Fargo.FARGO — A segment of North Dakota’s oldest manufacturing business is expanding. Hebron Brick Supply is acquiring the assets of Cemstone Concrete Products and Twin City Concrete Products in Rochester, Minnesota. The company’s eighth supply store and showroom will open in January. The other locations are in West Fargo, Bismarck, Grand Forks, Minot, Rapid City, Sioux…

Person of interest arrested for fatal stabbing at Mahnomen, MN bar over the weekend

December 15, 2025

TJ Nelson,

MAHNOMEN, Minn. (KVRR) — A person of interest has been taken into custody for a fatal stabbing over the weekend in Mahnomen. White Earth Tribal Police say Dayami Clark has been taken into custody for the stabbing death of 24-year-old Adam Webster of Mahnomen. The incident happened at King’s Corner Bar on Saturday night. Formal charges will be filed with…