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Legionnaires’ disease linked to Minnesota hotel

ALBERT LEA, Minn. State health officials say they’re investigating cases of Legionnaires’ disease linked to Albert Lea hotel. They say early evidence suggests the source of the respiratory disease may be the spa at the at the Ramada by Wyndham. Minnesota Department of Health investigators have identified two lab-confirmed cases among individuals from unrelated groups who spent time in the…

Accused Moorhead mosque vandal pleads guilty

Moorhead, Minn. (KVRR) – A man accused of vandalizing the Moorhead Fargo Islamic Center has pleaded guilty. Twenty-two-year-old Benjamin Enderle has agreed to plead guilty to one count of felony harassment.  Enderle is accused of spray painting  “Death to Islam” and “Go to Hell” at the Moorhead Fargo Islamic Center. According to court documents, Enderle admitted to police that he…

Parents of Moorhead Teens Killed in 2015 Crash on I-94 Filing Civil Rights Lawsuit

MOORHEAD, Minn. — The parents of two Moorhead teens killed in a tragic crash on I-94 while heading to a basketball tournament in June 2015, are filing a civil rights lawsuit in U.S. District Court in Minnesota. Ray and Kathie Kvalvog’s lawsuit is against the Minnesota State Patrol, Park Christian School, former Park Christian head varsity basketball coach Josh Lee…

$10,000 Reward Offered In Search for Pennington Co. Homicide Suspect

PENNINGTON CO., Minn — A reward is now being offered in the search for a homicide suspect in Pennington County, Minnesota. The sheriff’s office says 44-year-old Eric Reinbold is wanted as the primary suspect in the death of his wife, Lissette Reinbold, in rural Pennington County on Friday. A $10,000 reward is being offered for information leading to Reinbold’s capture…

Minnesota rescue urges people to contact city officials about loose rabbits in Moorhead

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – A Minnesota-based animal rescue is asking people to stop contacting it regarding the loose rabbits in Moorhead. In a Facebook post, Rabbit Rescue of Minnesota says it’s well aware of the problem, but that “There is not a rescue in that has the resources, funds or the room to accommodate all of these poor little victims…

Search for Pennington Co. murder suspect

PENNINGTON COUNTY, Minn. (KVRR) – A man who spent time in federal prison after pipe bombs were found at his hunting cabin near Oklee, Minnesota is wanted for a rural Pennington County murder. A federal warrant is out for 44 year old Eric Reinbold who’s considered armed and dangerous. In 2018 a federal jury found him guilty on explosive charges….

Lawmaker stopped for no license plate claims he was profiled

ST. PAUL, Minn. – An outspoken Minnesota lawmaker who was ticketed for a driver’s license violation is alleging he was racially profiled. The citation says State Rep. John Thompson of St. Paul, who is Black, presented a Wisconsin license during a traffic stop in St. Paul Sunday. A Department of Public Safety spokesman told the St. Paul Pioneer Press that…

Ellison wants to change ‘trauma’ wording in Chauvin memo

MINNEAPOLIS – Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has asked the judge who handled former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin’s murder trial to rewrite his sentencing order to delete suggestions that child witnesses did not suffer trauma. Ellison stressed that he’s not seeking any change in Chauvin’s 22 1/2- year sentence. Ellison is asking Judge Peter Cahill to remove suggestions that…

Eventide Fairmont in Moorhead to relocate 50 people

A pipe leak and extensive water damage led to the final decision.

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — A recent pipe leak at Eventide Fairmont senior living community has the facility discontinuing its services. Extensive water damage led to the final decision by the CEO who says the plan to move was already in the works. A total of 50 people who’ve called the place home will be relocated to other facilities over the…