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Chauvin pleads guilty to federal charges in Floyd’s death, prosecutors recommend 25 years in prison

Derek ChauvinST. PAUL, Minn. – Federal prosecutors are recommending a sentence of up to 25 years in prison for Derek Chauvin, who pleaded guilty Wednesday to federal civil rights charges in the death of George Floyd. The former Minneapolis police officer’s plea means he will not face a federal trial in January. Chauvin was convicted this spring of state murder…

Father, son rescued from drifting ice on Red Lake

courtesy, Red Lake Police Dept.  RED LAKE, Minn. (KVRR) – Two fishermen were rescued after they became trapped on a piece of drifting ice on Red Lake, in northwestern Minnesota. The Red Lake Police Dept. says 62-year-old David Berrard of Red Lake and his son, 44-year-old Wilfred Berrard, of Blaine, Minn., were safely brought to shore by first responders Tuesday…

Ulen-Hitterdal superintendent charged with trespassing at school in Karlstad

Ryan BaronKARLSTAD, Minn. (KVRR) – The Superintendent of Ulen-Hitterdal Public Schools has been charged with trespassing on school property in Karlstad, Minn. Court documents say 39-year-old Ryan Baron illegally entered Tri County School in Karlstad on Oct. 21. According to the citation, Baron was inside the school at approximately 1:00 a.m. The citation says Baron admitted he was inside the…

Police ask for help in identifying Moorhead KFC burglar

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Police have released surveillance photos of a recent burglary at the KFC at 719 Main Ave. in Moorhead. On December 8, someone broke into the restaurant at approximately 5:30 am. Entry was gained by opening a window.  Capt. Deric Swenson says the burglar was able to access the till and remove an undisclosed amount of cash. The…

LIVE: Holiday Fun at the Fargo Theatre

It's the jewel of downtown Fargo, and it's full of heartwarming fun for the whole family.

It’s a big month for the Fargo Theatre and holiday entertainment. The Fargo Theatre is once again giving us the chance to see the beloved holiday classic “White Christmas” on the big screen. It’s just one of the many shows happening there during the holidays, including “The Muppet Christmas Carol” and first-run movies like “Being the Ricardos.” You can also…

Live coverage: Day 5 of Kim Potter trial

The former police officer is charged in connection with the death of Daunte Wright

MINNEAPOLIS (KVRR) – Live coverage continues in day 5 of testimony in the Kim Potter trial.   Categories: Minnesota News Tags: daunte wright, Kim Potter, manslaughter, trial

Moorhead School Board changes quarantine & masking rules

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – The Moorhead School Board votes to replace in-school close contact quarantine for students with testing and make masking inside buildings optional. The quarantine changes begins January 3 for the high school, career academy and preschools, Jan. 17 for middle schools and Jan. 31 for elementary schools. Masks become optional for preschools on Jan. 3, the high…

Women surprise Detroit Lakes Holiday Inn server with $1,580 tip

courtesy KDLM/Beth PriddayDETROIT LAKES (KVRR/KDLM) – A group of Lakes Area women surprised a Detroit Lakes server with a generous tip Monday. Eighteen women pitched in to surprise Darla Walker, a server at the Holiday Inn in Detroit Lakes. Beth Pridday, who gathered the group said the women each pitched in around $100 and after breakfast they were able to…

Crash involving Mapleton fire chief seriously injured other driver

Kayla Cross has been placed on leave in Moorhead where she is also a battalion fire chief

Kayla CrossWEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – A West Fargo police report says a crash last month that led to a drunken driving-related charge against Mapleton Fire Chief Kayla Cross seriously injured a West Fargo woman. Cross was charged with misdemeanor DUI refusal after the Nov. 13 crash.  Cross is also a battalion fire chief in Moorhead, Minnesota. According to the…

Derek Chauvin guilty plea expected in George Floyd federal case

(FOX 9) – Derek Chauvin has notified the federal court in Minnesota of a change of plea to charges that he violated George Floyd’s constitutional rights. A change of plea hearing has been scheduled for Wednesday morning at 9 a.m. at the federal courthouse in St. Paul. The scheduling of the hearing signal that Chauvin intends to plead guilty to the charges. Chauvin…