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Minnesota BCA investigating officer-involved shooting at Frazee Truck Stop

FRAZEE, Minn. (KVRR/KFGO) – An officer-involved shooting at the Frazee Truck Stop in Otter Tail County is under investigation. The shooting happened after a domestic call in Becker County north of Detroit Lakes Wednesday. The Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office says around 5:30 p.m., Becker County deputies responded to a home where the caller said a man entered, physically assaulted…

Thief River Falls, MN man stopped for welfare check, dies in head-on crash with semi near Mahnomen

MAHNOMEN, CO., Minn. (KVRR) — A Thief River Falls, Minnesota man is dead after swerving into the path of an oncoming semi near Mahnomen. Norman County Sheriff’s deputies say 33-year-old Jerry Redden fled from them this afternoon after they stopped him for a welfare check on a suicidal male. The pursuit entered Mahnomen County on Highway 200 and then north…

From the FM metro to the oceans: Junior Aquarist Program

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR)  — “It’s so cool!!! It feels so cool,” sounds the voices of a group of a dozen or so elementary-schoolers crowded around a single net borne aloft by a camp instructor who’s just snagged a flappy, floppy, but still-reasonably-cooperative Atlantic stingray in the basement of the biosciences department. They’re petting the small animal gently — adhering to…

Protesters Gather Outside Fishbach’s Office After ‘Yes’ Vote on Bill

The demonstration largely focused on potential cuts to Medicaid, but also mentioned the ways it will hurt society as a whole.

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Labor union members and other concerned citizens began their protest outside Rep. Michelle Fischbach’s Moorhead office at about 12:30 on July 9. Fishbach was one of four Congressional members representing Minnesota who voted yes on President Trump’s budget bill. Protesters came from all points on the political spectrum – like Jessica Cain, who voted for Trump…

43 Years of Sweetening Survivors’ Lives: Cherries for Charity

FARGO — Summers in the region are pretty sweet for a lot of us. And there’s a way going on tonight, and through next Tuesday, that you can show support for local survivors of sexual and domestic violence, with some of summer’s sweetest treats. The annual “Cherries for Charity” is going on right now in all eight metro-area Hornbacher’s supermarkets…

Nearly 900 pounds of meth seized in Minneapolis drug bust

Courtesy: Ramsey County Sheriff’s OfficeMINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (KVRR/FOX 9) — A massive drug bust in south Minneapolis leads authorities to nearly 900 pounds of meth. Two men are facing charges, 46-year-old Joel Casas-Santiago, of Minneapolis, and 44-year-old Guillermo Mercado Chaparro, of Chicago. It started on July 2 when an undercover officer purchased one pound of meth from Chaparro. According to the…

New fair food creations coming to Minnesota State Fair this summer

Birthday Cake Cookie Dough on a StickMinnesota State FairFALCON HEIGHTS, Minn. (KVRR/FOX 9) — It’s fair season and the Great Minnesota Get-Together wants to get you excited by showing off its newest food items for 2025. Look out for Chicken Fried Bacon Fries, Hot Honey Jalapeno Popper Donut and Pizza Cheese Curd Tacos. How about this next one? A hamburger…

Warrant issued for suspect in Moorhead drive-by shooting

Moorhead drive-by shooting 6/19/2025MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR-KFGO) – A nationwide arrest warrant has been issued for a 17-year-old boy in a drive-by shooting in Moorhead last month. Police have submitted initial investigative reports to the Clay County Attorney’s Office that list nine felonies including murder with intent, murder drive-by shooting, assault and dangerous weapons charges. Under Minnesota law, prosecutors can charge…