ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR) – Former Minnesota Gov. Jesse Ventura, who rarely endorses political candidates, is endorsing Gov. Tim Walz’s reelection bid. “As an independent statesman, I don’t believe in the major political parties. Since leaving office, I’ve rarely endorsed a candidate for office in Minnesota, of any political persuasion,” Ventura said. “But this election is too important. That’s why…
Former President Donald Trump has endorsed Republican Dr. Scott Jensen for Minnesota’s governor. Trump said in a social media post that Minnesota won’t have “any more fiery takeovers of police precincts” if Jensen is elected. It’s a reference to a Minneapolis police station burned by protesters during riots following the killing of George Floyd under Democratic Gov. Tim Walz’s watch….
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) – Federal authorities say an investigation into the theft this summer of several semitrailers loaded with frozen beef from Nebraska has led to arrests and uncovered a multimillion-dollar theft ring targeting meatpacking plants in six Midwestern states. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security reported Tuesday that the discovery of the Miami-based theft ring began in June when…
PERHAM, Minn. (KVRR-KDLM) – A ransomware attack on Tuesday left thousands of Minnesota customers without internet, phone and TV services. Arvig says about 60,000 customers across the state were affected. The company says service was disrupted service for more than three hours. “This attack failed due to the extra layers of protection implemented by Arvig’s cybersecurity team,” according to the…
FERGUS FALLS, Minn. (KVRR) — Someone is very happy in Fergus Falls or the surrounding area after buying a North 5 ticket. That ticket is now worth $84,685 after Monday night’s drawing. Minnesota Lottery says the winning ticket was purchased from Lakeway Express in Fergus Falls. If you bought one there, you might want to check your numbers. Categories: Local…
MINNESOTA (KVRR) — Thirty-five troopers are sworn in after successfully completing the 65th Training Academy for the Minnesota State Patrol. The graduating class has a mix of people from a traditional law enforcement background to those with a military, healthcare, real estate, sales and finance backgrounds. Representing our region is Garrett Erickson of Menahga, Mason Turman of Moorhead and Bailey…
MINNEAPOLIS (KVRR) — Xcel Energy is warning new and existing customers of another scam. People contacting Xcel by phone may find a number online that connects them to scammers instead of the company. Once connected, the scammer can collect Social Security numbers, credit card numbers, and money upfront for services. The customer may not even realize something is wrong, because…
MAHNOMEN, Minn. (KVRR) — A Mahnomen man is now charged with attempted murder after a stabbing last week. The victim told authorities that Elias Thompson Jr. is the one who stabbed him in the back at a home near Mahnomen. A witness backed up the victim’s account. The victim was flown to a Fargo hospital with a punctured lung. Officers…
WALKER, Minn. (KVRR) — A young boy is dead after falling out of a tree in rural Walker, Minnesota last Thursday afternoon. Deputies and first responders were called to a residence on Midway Circle, Turtle Lake Township and found a 10-year-old boy had fallen. He was taken by ambulance to a nearby landing zone for a medical helicopter while life-saving…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR-KFGO) – After a lengthy conversation, the Moorhead City Council approved the first reading of a proposed ordinance on regulations for businesses selling THC-infused edibles. Earlier this month, the city council postponed the first reading in order to examine what other cities statewide are charging for their license fees. Originally, the draft had recommended a $125 licensing fee….
