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Partial roof collapse at Duluth mall

DULTUH, Minn. (KVRR) — A roof partially collapses at Miller Hill Mall in Duluth. It was reported around 9 a.m. near Applebee’s in the mall. Crews are still trying to determine what caused this to happen. The mall’s general manager says that workers on the roof attempted to remove snow from areas, but they had not yet gotten to that…

LIVE: St. Patrick’s Day Preps with Beer & Fish

We're getting corny on the Morning Show.

If you’re hoping for a traditional corned beef and cabbage meal on St. Patrick’s Day, better plan to line up early. Restaurateur Bert Myers, who owns Dempsey’s Irish Pub as well as Beer & Fish and both Wurst Bier Halls, says his corned beef sells out fast every year. They start serving at about 11 a.m., and it’s usually gone…

Feds withdraw death penalty for Rodriguez, prosecutor calls decision ‘a grave affront to justice’

FARGO (KVRR) – Federal prosecutors will no longer seek the death penalty against Alfonso Rodriguez, Jr, the man convicted in the kidnapping and death of Dru Sjodin. U.S. Attorney Mac Schneider says Attorney General Merrick Garland has directed him to withdraw the notice of intent to seek a sentence of death in the case. “My thoughts today are with Dru…

BBB: DGF Advances to Semifinals in 8AA Section Tournament

REBELS ROLL THROUGH EAST GRAND FORKS TO TAKE ON BARNESVILLE ON WEDNESDAY FOR A TRIP TO THE SECTION CHAMPIONSHIP ON THE LINE.

GLYNDON, MN — The 3) DGF Rebels and 6) East Grand Forks Green Wave battled in the first half of tonight’s Section 8AA quarterfinal. The Rebels took just a 3 point lead into the break. The second half was dominated by the Rebels as they will move on to the semifinals to take on 7) Barnesville. Tip off will be…

Ten More People Charged In “Feeding Our Future” Pandemic Fraud in Minnesota

ST. PAUL — Ten more people are charged in the $250 million “Feeding Our Future” fraud scheme in Minnesota. Nearly all of the defendants are from the Twin Cities metro. There are now 60 people tied to the Minneapolis-St. Paul nonprofit that are facing charges. The money was meant to feed low-income kids during the pandemic. U.S. Attorney Andrew Lugar…

Woman Pleads Guilty To Running Upper Midwest Drug Enterprise From Mexico

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A St. Cloud woman pleads guilty in Fargo to leading a dangerous drug distribution enterprise from Mexico. 30-year-old Macalla Knott pled guilty to Conspiracy to Distribute Controlled Substances, Money Laundering Conspiracy and Continuing Criminal Enterprise. She admitted to supervising, managing, and leading more than five people in the enterprise while living in Mexico since March 2020. Prosecutors say…

Moorhead Police ask for help after weekend ‘shots fired’ call

The suspect vehicle has been identified as a gray Nissan Altima with North Dakota plates.

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Moorhead Police are looking for help after a weekend call about shots fired. Shortly before 2 a.m. Saturday morning, officers were dispatched to multiple shots fired in the 1500 block of 11th Street North. Witnesses say someone in a vehicle started firing a gun out the window as they were driving away. Officers found over twenty…

Fargo, Crookston bishops say okay for Catholics to eat corned beef on St. Patrick’s Day, but not in Bismarck

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Catholics aren’t typically supposed to eat meat on Fridays during Lent. But Friday March 17, they’ll be getting a break, depending on where they live. The bishops of the Fargo Diocese and the Crookston Diocese are dispensing with the order this year so Catholics can celebrate a traditional St. Patrick’s Day with corned beef and cabbage….