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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…

UPDATE: Tribal police seek person of interest after fatal stabbing outside bar in Mahnomen, MN

December 14, 2025

TJ Nelson,

MAHNOMEN, Minn. (KVRR 8PM Update) — A 24-year-old man is dead after a stabbing last night outside King’s Corner Bar in Mahnomen. Life-saving efforts on scene were unsuccessful. The victim’s name has not been released. White Earth Police has identified a person of interest in the case as 23-year-old Dayami Clark from the Naytahwaush area. A monetary reward is being…

Man Dies by Apparent Suicide at Fryin’ Pan in Wahpeton

The Wahpeton Police Department says no other people were injured and there is no threat to the public.

December 14, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

WAHPETON, N.D. (KVRR) – Many questions still linger after a report from the Wahpeton Police Department regarding an incident at the Fryin’ Pan Family Restaurant early in the morning of December 14. WPD says that Richland County Dispatch received a 911 call at 1:30 A.M. on that day. When the Richland County Sheriff’s Office and WPD arrived at 1008 Dakota…