Minnesota News

3 People Arrested For Aggravated Robbery at Travel Mart in Moorhead

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Three people are in custody for an attempted aggravated robbery at Travel Mart in north Moorhead. Police arrested 28-year-old Emmanuel Reynoza, who has no permanent address, for assault and aggravated robbery; 25-year-old Kyla Belgarde of Fargo for aiding and abetting; and 33-year-old Isaac Granados of Chicago for possession of drugs. Around 3:30 Thursday afternoon, the victim…

Marvin To Expand In Fargo, Add 300 Jobs

FARGO, N.D. (AP/KVRR) — Marvin, the Minnesota-based widow and door maker, plans to build a 127,000-square-foot manufacturing facility and a 148,000-square-foot distribution center in Fargo. The expansion is expected create 300 new jobs. Warroad, Minnesota-based Marvin first opened a factory in Fargo 25 years ago. It now has six facilities in the area that employ 1,700 people. The company also…

Residents fighting plan to remove trees along scenic Becker County byway

Highway 34. Becker County, Minn.DETROIT LAKES, Minn. (KVRR/KDLM) – Residents opposed to a plan to eliminate several miles of trees for a highway improvement project in Becker County voiced their concerns during a virtual public meeting. The Minnesota Dept. of Transportation plans to clear portions of trees along the Lakes Country Scenic Byway on Highway 34 as part of a…

Several people detained after report of shots fired in Moorhead

Police say they believe a shot was fired at one person in an apartment, but they were not hit.

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – People in South Moorhead apartments are ordered to shelter in place, and others are evacuated, after a shooting. Police responded to the 3000 block of 18th Street South around 8:50 this morning. A man says he was shot at, but wasn’t hurt. Authorities say the suspect’s apartment was found in the same complex the shooting happened…

First Responders Funeral Procession for Fallen Firefighter Tim Kath

Courtesy: Whitney Demarais / Joseph Vertin and Sons Funeral HomeLIDGERWOOD, N.D. (KVRR) — A funeral procession is held for fallen firefighter 42-year-old Tim Kath of Nashua, Minnesota as services are held in Lidgerwood, North Dakota. Kath died on New Year’s Eve at Sanford in Fargo after getting COVID-19. National Fallen Firefighters Foundation classifies his death as a Line of Duty…

Sex crimes fugitive wanted in Moorhead for nearly 22 years arrested in Mexico

UPDATE – The FBI says Curtis Brovold was flown to Minneapolis Thursday night and has been transferred to Clay County authorities’ custody.   CANCUN, Mexico (KVRR) – Nearly 22 years ago Curtis Brovold was charged for allegedly having sex with a 14-year-old girl at a local hotel, but didn’t show up to his court hearing in Moorhead. The law caught…

Minneapolis, St. Paul requiring proof of COVID vaccination for restaurants, bars

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – Minneapolis and St. Paul officials provided an update on each cities’ response to addressing the recent increase in COVID-19 cases during a virtual press conference Wednesday. Mayors Jacob Frey and Melvin Carter announced their respective cities would institute a proof of vaccination or negative test taken within 72 hours for “customers at all places people eat…

Trial scheduled in fatal health clinic shooting

BUFFALO, Minn. – A jury trial has been scheduled for a Minnesota man accused of walking into a medical clinic and opening fire, killing one staff member and wounding four others last year. Gregory Ulrich will stand trial beginning May 16 on charges of murder, attempted murder and other counts in the Feb. 9 shooting at the Allina Health Clinic…

Human remains belong to man missing since 1970

CAMBRIDGE, Minn. – Sheriff’s officials say human remains found buried in Isanti County in 2003 have finally been identified as a 22-year-old man missing since 1970. According to the Isanti County Sheriff’s Office, investigators have long believed Donald Rindahl was a homicide victim, but his death has been classified as undetermined. The skeletal remains were discovered in August 2003 near…

Marquart leaving legislature after 22 years

DILWORTH, Minn. (KVRR) – Longtime Democratic State Rep. Paul Marquart of Dilworth says he’s decided not to run for reelection. The former Dilworth mayor served 11 terms in the Minnesota House.  He was first elected to the legislature in 2000. “At 65, it’s time to try new things and to spend more time with my family and those fun grandchildren,”…