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Walz loosens Minnesota’s COVID-19 restrictions

INDOOR DINING CAN RESUME JAN. 11

January 6, 2021

Jim Monk,

ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR) – Gov. Tim Walz has announced several changes to a long list of coronavirus-related executive orders. The loosened restrictions will go into effect Jan. 11. “The situation in Minnesota is undeniably better than it was last month,” Walz said. “We have reasons to be optimistic, and Minnesotans’ sacrifice and commitment to their communities helped change the…

Fire deaths increased in Minnesota in 2020

January 6, 2021

Jim Monk,

MINNEAPOLIS – Careless smoking was the leading cause of fatal fires in Minnesota in 2020. Fifty-three people died in fires last year, a 13% increase over 2019. The Minnesota Department of Public Safety says seven deaths last year were attributed to careless smoking, the fifth consecutive year it led to fatal fires. Six victims died in fires that were attributed…

Fire destroys second floor apartment in Moorhead

January 6, 2021

Jim Monk,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR/KFGO) – Fire has gutted a second floor apartment at 1916 18th Avenue South in Moorhead. Assistant Fire Chief Benton Hicks says a building alarm came in just before 2:00 a.m.Wednesday. While firefighters were en route, it was upgraded to a working fire. When crews arrived, there was heavy smoke visible from the apartment building which is on…

“End of an Era” as Former Maple Inn Comes Down In Polk County

January 5, 2021

TJ Nelson,

MENTOR, Minn. — A bit of history is coming down in Polk County to make way for new lakefront lots. Crews are working to knock down the old Maple Inn near Mentor, Minnesota. Tammy Larson sharing video of the demolition on social media. The building had a long and rich history and was once a 16-room bed and breakfast on…

Cass County Sheriff’s Office wants help in search for missing teens

Ethan Duval and Diamond Funk may be heading to the east coast

January 5, 2021

Alison Voorhees,

CASS COUNTY, N.D. (KVRR) — The Cass County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help finding 15 year-old Ethan Duval. Ethan currently suffers from anxiety and depression and was last seen in Kindred yesterday afternoon around 2:30 p.m. Ethan is 6’1″ and 150 pounds with brown eyes and brown hair. It’s longer on the top and shorter on the sides. He…

Minnesota trooper assaulted after Brooklyn Center crash

January 5, 2021

Jim Monk,

BROOKLYN CENTER, Minn. (AP) – A Minnesota state trooper who was attacked by a driver at the scene of a crash in Brooklyn Center managed to subdue the suspect with the help of a Taser and a passing motorist. The attack happened around 8:30 p.m. Sunday after the trooper stopped to investigate a single vehicle crash. The suspect, a 38-year-old…

Sheriff says Clay County’s new bodycams are success

January 5, 2021

Jim Monk,

Clay Co. Sheriff Mark Empting with new bodycam MOORHEAD (KVRR/KFGO) – The Clay County Sheriff’s Office is one of the latest area law enforcement agencies to obtain body cameras. Sheriff Mark Empting says 22 officer-worn cameras were ordered last fall at a cost of $44,500 and have been in use for about a month. Empting says deputies seem to like…

Man accused of pointing gun over lack of masks at fitness club

January 5, 2021

Jim Monk,

MAPLEWOOD, Minn. – A Twin Cities-area man accused of pointing a gun at a fitness club manager after complaining that members were exercising without masks was charged with assault with a dangerous weapon. Sixty-four-year-old Michael Florhaug was arrested following the incident Thursday at LA Fitness in Maplewood. Prosecutors say assistant manager Mike Olson, who thought Florhaug was going to shoot…

Minnesota minimum wage increase could pose risks for businesses

"Where we are in the pandemic I would think that any mandated increases probably aren't the best way to go."

January 4, 2021

Aaron Walling,

MINNESOTA — As minimum wage increases take effect in Minnesota, businesses could face some tough challenges. “Businesses are feeling the pressure obviously from COVID. Also, a really tight labor market, so the ability to attract, retain and develop employees has been challenging for business and so business of all sizes are having very different effects from the mandate,” Fargo Moorhead…

European grocery store opens in downtown Moorhead

The owner decided to open in Moorhead because he says there's not a store like this in our area.

January 4, 2021

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MOORHEAD, Minn. – If you’ve always wanted to experience European culture, you might not have to go too far to do it. Taste of Europe opened its doors last month at 106 5th Street South. The store has a variety of food items coming from countries like Russia, Germany and Italy. You’ll be able to find everything from meats and…