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Minnesota led the nation in farm bankruptcies in the first quarter, and farmers are anxious

Minnesota led the nation in farm bankruptcies for the first quarter of 2026. Farm bankruptcies are climbing nationwide, with Midwest farmers hit particularly hard. (Photo illustration by Nicole Neri/Minnesota Reformer)ST. PAUL, Minn. (Minnesota Reformer) — Minnesota led the country in farm bankruptcies during the first quarter of 2026, continuing last year’s steady nationwide climb that was particularly steep for Midwest farmers. Eight Minnesota…

North Mankato Police ID 17-year-old killed in shooting

NORTH MANKATO, Minn. – Authorities are identifying the 17-year-old boy who died of a gunshot wound following a car crash in North Mankato. Officers say Tyson Michael Goodsell died in the hospital. Police were called to a vehicle crashing into a town house late Saturday night when they found Goodsell unresponsive with a gunshot wound. Investigators are asking anyone with…

Borgen enters race for mayor in Moorhead

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Lisa Borgen, a former prosecutor, judge and current member of the Moorhead City Council is running for mayor. “Our city is a thriving, safe, diverse community that is on the grow. I support responsible economic development, sustainable growth, fiscal responsibility, and delivering high-quality city services that benefit all Moorhead residents,” according to a statement on Borgen’s…

Train hauling grain products derails near Ogema, MN

Courtesy: Sis Scheler / FacebookOGEMA, Minn. (KVRR) — The cause of a train derailment near Ogema, Minnesota is under investigation. White Earth Tribal Police says the derailment on Monday temporarily blocked County Road 18. An early investigation confirmed that were no hazardous materials in the rail cars that derailed, they were loaded with grain products. Around twenty train cars derailed….

Hundreds of people take part in Memorial Day observances in ND and MN

North Dakota Veterans CemeteryFARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Hundreds of people turned out for North Dakota’s largest Memorial Day event at North Dakota Veterans Cemetery. It is located about 6 miles south of Mandan on Highway 1806. The ceremony was held in the noon hour under the blazing sun and included music, speeches and a motorcycle honor run. Brigadier General Mitch…

Law enforcement asked to investigate threatening email sent to M State employees

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Law enforcement has been asked to look into a threatening email that has been sent to some employees of Minnesota State Community and Technical College. A message was sent out by MState just before noon alerting staff that they are working with law enforcement to determine credibility of the message. Details of what was in the…