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Sen. Nicole Mitchell’s trial to begin Monday in Detroit Lakes after several delays

July 13, 2025

KVRR Staff,

Sen. Nicole Mitchell (D) Woodbury, MNDETROIT LAKES, Minn. (KVRR/FOX9) — The burglary trial of Sen. Nicole Mitchell, which was rescheduled after the shooting of the Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses, begins Monday in Detroit Lakes. Mitchell, who represents Woodbury, faces first-degree burglary and possession of burglary tools for allegedly breaking into her stepmother’s home in 2024. Her trial will begin…

Gov. Walz Announces Special Election to Fill Late Speaker Hortman’s Seat

The state representative was killed in her home on June 14.

July 12, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

MINNEAPOLIS, MN (KVRR) – Minnesota Governor Tim Walz issued a writ of special election to fill the vacancy left by the death of former Speaker Melissa Hortman. That announcement was made on Friday, July 11. The special election will be held on Tuesday, Sep. 16, 2025, for District 34B in Anoka and Hennepin Counties. A special primary election for nominations…

Rep. Fishbach Responds to Protest

The protest took place outside her Moorhead office on Wednesday; an official response was issued on Friday.

July 12, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

MOORHEAD, MN (KVRR) – KVRR has obtained a response from Rep. Michelle Fischbach regarding the protest outside her Moorhead office on Wednesday, July 9. At the time of KVRR’s coverage on Wednesday, there was no comment from Fischbach or her staff. However, on Friday, July 11, we received an official statement from the congresswoman. It says, in full: “Over 275,000…

Red River Market Opens for Season

July 11, 2025

Emily Welker,

FARGO — The Red River Market kicks off for the season tomorrow in downtown, but the nonprofit behind it is running into resistance from city leaders when it comes to blocking off downtown streets for their gatherings. Folkways founder Simone Wai says it won’t affect the farmers market, which is now in its second decade and has grown to 80-some…

Dilworth, Cass County Announce Spraying Operations

Cass will begin on Sunday, while Dilworth's spraying is scheduled for Monday evening.

July 11, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

CASS COUNTY, N.D. and DILWORTH, MN (KVRR) – Both the city of Dilworth and Cass County put out releases on Friday, July 11, warning residents of impending mosquito spraying operations. Cass County will begin spraying in Fargo and West Fargo on Sunday, July 13, after 8:00 P.M. They will then move to more rural cities and subdivisions on the evening…

Man Shot at Frazee Rest Stop Identified by Authorities

They say Todd Ole Burris, 36, of Bemidji, is in stable condition at Essentia in Fargo.

July 10, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FRAZEE, Minn. (KVRR) – Authorities say that on July 9, at about 5:30 in the evening, they responded to a domestic assault call in the 20000 block of Becker County Highway 21. The person who placed the emergency call said an adult male had entered a residence, physically assaulted someone, and stole a firearm. Deputies from the Becker County Sheriff’s…

Pet Connection: Meet Kahlua

July 10, 2025

Emily Welker,

FARGO — Kahlua, the queen of kisses, joined the Morning Show with her friend, rescue worker Heather Klefstad of Homeward Animal Shelter, to share a somewhat unusual origin story. Homeward’s rescue workers found Kahlua, a striking four-and-a-half-year-old husky with blue eyes and a sweet and affectionate disposition, in the Fargo pound. When they brought her in, they of course had…

Smoke from Canadian wildfires expected back in the region in the coming days

July 10, 2025

TJ Nelson,

Dense wildfire smoke from Canada moves through Fargo. 6/2/2025 BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — Weather conditions are expected to send smoke from Canadian wildfires back into our region in the coming days. That will impact air quality. Minnesota Pollution Control says heavy smoke may move into northwest Minnesota Friday afternoon behind a cold front. A second wave of widespread moderate smoke…

Paul McCartney will bring his ‘Got Back 2025’ tour to Minneapolis

July 10, 2025

Alison Voorhees,

(KVRR/CNN) — Sir Paul McCartney is going on the road and returning to the stage once again. The rock legend announced a 19-date North American tour that kicks off September 29th in Palm Desert, California. The series of concerts is called his, ‘Got Back 2025’ tour. It’s his first North American tour since 2022. He will perform in Minneapolis on…

Deputy Arrested, Charged with DUI

July 10, 2025

Emily Welker,

Mahnomen, Minn. (KFGO) — A Mahnomen County deputy is facing criminal charges after he was arrested on suspicion of driving while intoxicated and refusing to submit to a chemical test after his arrest Tuesday afternoon near Mahnomen. Two state troopers responded to a call for assistance from a Mahnomen County deputy after determining a pickup had gone into a ditch…