Minnesota News

AG Keith Ellison Sues Trump Administration Over Anti-Trans Executive Orders

ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR) — Minnesota’s Attorney General Keith Ellison files a lawsuit against the Trump Administration for repeated threats to cut federal funding to Minnesota schools if the state does not follow Trump’s attempts to deny civil rights of transgender people. Ellison alleges two of Trump’s executive orders targeting transgender children and adults violate U.S. Constitution and Title IX….

One Year After Alleged Detroit Lakes Burglary, Sen. Mitchell Faces New Conflict of Interest Complaint

ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR) — Sen. Steve Drazkowski of Mazeppa, Minnesota has filed a conflict of interest complaint against fellow Sen. Nicole Mitchell of Woodbury. The Republican says the Democrat Mitchell voted on a matter that directly impacted her income and continued employment. Mitchell took part in a Senate vote on January 27 to uphold a ruling by the presiding…

LIVE: Swing Into Spring with Sanford’s Fight Against Cancer

FARGO (KVRR) – It’s time to bring your backswing and tee up for a great cause. The third annual Swing Training event is back in the metro Wednesday morning. It’s all to kick off Roger Maris All-Star Week  this summer to help Sanford raise funds for cancer treatment and research. Roger Maris Jr. is the son of Fargo native and…

White Earth Nation reveals plans for casino & resort near Moorhead

The plans call for 90,000-110,000 square feet of gaming space, 900-1,200 slot machines and 10-12 table games 

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Representatives of White Earth Nation, operators of Shooting Star Casinos in Mahnomen and Bagley, spell out their plans for a casino and resort to be built on a plot of land near Moorhead. They unveiled plans for a tribal gaming facility during a meeting with Clay County Commission. The tribe purchased about 280 acres near the…

Shamrock Shake Donation Hits $160,000 for Ronald McDonald House Charities

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Lovers of Shamrock Shakes have a new reason to celebrate McDonald’s annual tradition. Twenty-five cents from each shake sold between February 10 and March 23 is being donated. The total is a whopping $160,000. The money is going to the nine Ronald McDonald House Charities in North Dakota and Minnesota. It was raised by McDonald’s North…

Former State Sen. Eichorn Enters Plea in Federal Court After Getting Caught In Sex Sting

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — A former Minnesota state senator who was caught in a police sting operation pleaded not guilty Monday to a federal charge of attempted enticement of a minor for prostitution. Justin Eichorn entered his plea in a brief appearance before Magistrate Judge Shannon Elkins. The judge granted his request for more time for his attorneys to review the…

Update: Driver in Stolen Vehicle Tied To Burglary Arrested After Chase in Clay County

Cole MeadowsMOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – A driver in a stolen vehicle is arrested after a brief afternoon pursuit east of Moorhead. Sheriff Mark Empting says deputies and Minnesota State Patrol were tracking a stolen car that was wanted for a burglary in Anoka, Minnesota. The driver spotted a deputy near mile marker 12 on I-94 and accelerated. Two sets of…

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins To Visit Fargo, Wheatland & Moorhead On Tuesday

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins is coming to North Dakota to hear directly from producers. Rollins will participate in a roundtable discussion at NDSU on Tuesday morning. She was invited by Sen. John Hoeven who serves as chairman of the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee. Hoeven says they will talk with local agriculture producers, commodity groups, ag researchers…

Man Caught Inside Horace Business Overnight, Faces Burglary And Other Charges

HORACE, N.D. (KVRR) — A security camera at a business in Horace catches a burglar in the act overnight and the owner calls authorities. Cass County Sheriff’s deputies arrived around 3 a.m. along with a K9 unit from West Fargo and they located and arrested 38-year-old Timothy Lowseth of West Fargo. Following an initial investigation at the business in the…