Minnesota News

Fire Destroys Storage Building, Camper Trailers

Fire Broke Out Monday Morning Near Barnesville

CLAY COUNTY, Minn. – A steel building filled with camper trailers burns Monday morning southeast of Barnesville in Clay County. Barnesville Fire Chief Michael Stetz says the a 40-by-80 foot steel building was fully engulfed in flames and the roof had fallen in when firefighters arrived on the scene. A Clay County deputy reported the fire around 2:30 a.m. Monday….

Doctors Face Violence Over Opioids, Underscored By Clinic Shooting

Doctors say they’re facing increasing threats of violence for refusing to prescribe opioids or trying to wean patients off the addictive painkillers. The issue was underscored by this weeks shooting at a Buffalo, Minnesota clinic that left one person dead and four injured. Authorities say 67-year-old Gregory Ulrich was angry about his medical treatment and had threatened a similar mass…

Political Science Expert Breaks Down Former President Trump’s Acquittal

Trump stands as the only president in U.S. history to be impeached twice in the House and acquitted by the Senate.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — As former president Trump is acquitted of charges in causing insurrection at the U.S. capitol. A Political science expert breaks down what’s next for the country. “You had a president that two times activated the party in the majority of the house, the Democratic party that they felt compelled by his actions to go through impeachment…

25th annual Polar Fest Plunge brings in Josh Duhamel as Proxy Plunger

Actor Josh Duhamel takes the plunge in support of Boys & Girls Club of Detroit Lakes

DETROIT LAKES, Minn. (KVRR) — To celebrate 25 years of the Polar Fest Plunge tradition, one celebrity with ties to North Dakota is bearing the cold to help raise funds for the Boys & Girls Club of Detroit Lakes. Normally, the event is open to the public where people gather around a frozen lake to watch plungers jump into an…

Walz relaxes more coronavirus restrictions

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Gov. Tim Walz said he would relax several restrictions in place due to the coronavirus as cases continue to drop, including raising the maximum occupancy in bars, restaurants private events and celebrations. Starting Saturday, top capacity at bars and restaurants and indoor entertainment venues will rise to 250 people, with up to 50 people allowed at…

Appeals Court won’t delay ex-cop’s trial in Floyd’s death

MINNEAPOLIS – The Minnesota Court of Appeals has dismissed prosecutors’ request to delay the trial of a former Minneapolis police officer charged in the death of George Floyd. Derek Chauvin is scheduled to go to trial on murder and manslaughter charges on March 8. The appeals court also dismissed the state’s request to hold a joint trial for Chauvin and…

Man given 5 years for firebombing in George Floyd aftermath

Dakota Co. SheriffMINNEAPOLIS – A suburban Minneapolis man has been sentenced to five years in prison for firebombing a Dakota County courthouse in the riots that followed the death of George Floyd last year. Twenty-five-year-old Garrett Ziegler, of Long Lake, pleaded guilty in federal court Thursday to aiding and abetting arson. He was also sentenced to three years of supervised…

Chauvin wanted to plead guilty to 3rd-degree murder

MINNEAPOLIS – Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was prepared to plead guilty to third-degree murder in George Floyd’s death before then-Attorney General William Barr personally blocked the plea deal last year. Two law enforcement officials with direct knowledge of the talks say the deal would have averted any potential federal charges, including a civil rights offense. It was part of…

Minnesota-based Hormel to acquire Planters

AUSTIN, Minn. (KVRR) – Minnesota-based Hormel Foods has an agreement to purchase Planters from Kraft Heinz for $3.35 billion. The deal include brands such as Planters, NUT-rition, Corn Nuts, Skippy and Wholly Guacamole. The sale is expected to close later this year and is subject to regulatory approval. Categories: Local News, Minnesota News Tags: Hormel, planters, sale

One In Custody After Overnight Shooting In Moorhead

Shooting Reported In 900 Block Of 18th Street. S.

MOORHEAD, Minn. – Moorhead Police have a man in custody Thursday morning after an overnight shooting. Officers responded to the 900 block of 18th Street South just after 10 p.m. for reports of gunshots. Officers found the apartment complex where the shooting happened. They then found 24-year-old Dexter Fox and detained him. Police also found the gun they think was…