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MN State Rep. Kristin Robbins announces run for governor

Rep. Kristin Robbins presents HF14 on the House Floor Feb. 24. (Photo by Michele Jokinen/House Information Services)ST. PAUL, Minn. (Minnesota Reformer) — State Rep. Kristin Robbins, R-Maple Grove, a traditional suburban Republican who has raised her profile in recent months by publicizing fraud in public programs, announced Wednesday she’s running for governor. “Over the last 8 years, (Gov.) Tim Walz…

Life sentence for man convicted of dismembering his mother

Troy Mitteness (Dakota County Jail)HASTINGS, Minn. (KVRR-KFGO) – A Burnsville man has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the murder of his 82-year-old mother. Last week, Troy Mitteness was found guilty of premeditated first-degree murder and intentional second-degree murder in the killing of his mother, Sandra, in June of 2022. He told investigators that…

Many Moorhead residents say that aerial spraying for mosquitoes is desperately needed

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Moorhead residents are taking to social media to share their complaints about the city’s lack of aerial spraying. As the mosquito’s population continues to grow, the people’s patience is wearing thin. “It’s not just a West Nile thing. Some of us just get eaten alive no matter what we do, and it’s hard. It’s hard to…

Minnesota sues TikTok, alleging it preys on young people with addictive algorithms

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison briefs reporters in his office about the lawsuit he filed against social media giant TikTok, alleging it preys on young people with addictive algorithms, at the Minnesota State Capitol in Saint Paul, Minn., Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2025. (AP Photo/Steve Karnowski)ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota on Tuesday joined a wave of states suing TikTok, alleging the…

Golden Drive for Homeless Kids’ Sock Drive Begins Soon

WEST FARGO — It’s time for our community to sock it to homelessness. The nonprofit Golden Drive for Homeless Kids is starting off their sock drive next month and they want your help. They’re asking for donations of socks, underwear, toiletries and other necessities for kids experiencing homelessness. Founder Sue Baron says kids in that circumstance often don’t get their…

Moorhead police arrest juvenile suspect of June drive-by shooting

MOORHEAD — Moorhead Police say they arrested a juvenile wanted for involvement in a drive-by shooting June 19. According to Moorhead police, they pulled over a vehicle in the 500 block of 32nd Ave. S. for an equipment violation. Police say the driver of the vehicle was 18-year-old Azarel Chappell, Jr. of Moorhead. They also identified a 17-year-old juvenile passenger…

Angie Craig Campaigns in Metro, Lakes Country

MOORHEAD — The race to replace Minnesota’s U.S. Senator Tina Smith in Washington is on, and campaigning candidates are already coming to the region to ask for your vote. One of them is U.S. House Representative Angie Craig, who’s served in District Two since 2019. She spent the day touring Fergus Falls and Moorhead reaching out to voters. She said…

People involved in murder-suicide on August 16 in Moorhead are identified

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Ramsey County Medical Examiner’s Office has identified the people involved in a murder-suicide in Moorhead over the weekend. They are 53-year-old Nancy Acosta and 21-year-old Camilo Acosta, both of Moorhead. Police say just before 4 in the morning on August 16, they responded to reports of a shooting at an apartment building in the 1100 block…

BCA identifies victims and officers involved in deadly shooting in Moorhead on August 11

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Minnesota BCA has identified those involved in an officer-involved shooting in Moorhead on Monday night. 42-year-old Nathan Heiberg and 41-year-old Lucas Heiberg were killed. The officers who fired their weapons and are on critical incident leave are: Michael Anderson, Kyle Seehusen and Tyler Seehusen. All are with Fargo Police and are members of Red River Valley…