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Detroit Lakes man dies in central Minnesota crash

STEARNS COUNTY, Minn. (KVRR) — A Detroit Lakes man dies after crashing his vehicle in central Minnesota. The Stearns County Sheriff’s Office says the crash was reported around 1:30 a.m. Sunday on a county road near Sauk Centre. The driver, 24-year-old Collin Flynn, rolled an SUV several times. The sheriff’s office says he was found lying unresponsive on the road…

Man Arrested for Attempted Murder of Family Member in Wahpeton

WAHPETON, N.D. (KVRR) —  A man is arrested in Wahpeton for attempted murder after shooting a family member Saturday afternoon. Police arrested 34-year-old Shawn Lane at an apartment in north Wahpeton. The victim was found with a single gunshot wound to his chest on the ground outside the apartment building. He was taken to the hospital in Breckenridge before being…

Sandy’s Donuts, The Salvation Army celebrate National Donut Day by giving back

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — It’s National Donut Day and this year Sandy’s Donuts partnered with the Salvation Army to give back to the community on this fun day. The organization continues it’s tradition honoring veterans and frontline workers by giving free donuts to everyone at Sandy’s downtown location. The Salvation Army then delivered donuts to local first responders and community…

Murder suspect back in Moorhead after arrest in California

Robert IcanberryMOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – A Moorhead homicide suspect who was arrested in California has been transported to the Clay County Jail. Fifty-seven year-old Robert Icanberry is being held for second-degree murder and aggravated assault in the death of 60-year-old Terry Klevgaard. Clay County Sheriff Mark Empting says Icanberry was booked into the jail shortly after 1:00 a.m. Friday. He…

Breaking down the differences between meteorological and astronomical summer

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The warm weather to end May was all but fitting for the start of meteorological summer, which runs from June 1st to August 31st. Astronomical summer is marked by the summer solstice, which is on June 21st this year and goes until September 23rd. Astronomical and meteorological summer span different time frames since astronomical summer’s length…

Gov. Walz signs largest infrastructure bill in state history

ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR) — Governor Tim Walz signs a $2.6 billion infrastructure bill into law. It’s the largest one in state history. The money will to repairing roads and bridges, creating jobs, and investing in infrastructure across Minnesota. Over $500 million will go to water projects in the state. He signed the bill along the Mississippi River near the…

Burgum sends 100 more national guard troops to southern border

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) – Gov. Doug Burgum says he plans to deploy approximately 100 North Dakota National Guard members to Texas to help secure the border. It’s in support of Operation Lone Star. Earlier in May, Texas Governor Greg Abbott asked states to send available resources to the border. Burgum says, “If the White House won’t address this crisis, governors will,…

Train derailment cleanup continues near Lancaster, Minnesota

Lancaster, Minn. derailment (CNN)LANCASTER, Minn. (KVRR) – Officials say a train carrying hazardous materials derailed near Lancaster, Minnesota Wednesday. There were no injuries reported, and no immediate signs of leaks but the derailment forced Highway 59 to close. Officials say the site work could take two to three days. The Canadian Pacific train consisted of 25 cars, including some tank…

LIVE: Pride of the Prairie Zoo Exhibit Opens

FARGO — The newest jewel in the crown of the Red River Zoo is open after years of planning and effort. The new “Pride of the Prairie” exhibit is officially open to the public. It highlights some of the most important species of the American plains, including prairie dogs, tiger salamanders, and the black-footed ferret, thought until recently to be…