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Moorhead Police request public’s help with homicide investigation

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MOORHEAD, Minn.–The Moorhead Police Department is asking the public to assist them with the Richard Stephen homicide investigation. Richard Stephen and his girlfriend were assaulted at 1615 20th Street South on June 3. The assault was not reported until early Thursday morning when Stephen became unresponsive and later died at a local hospital. Stephen’s girlfriend, Jessica Meier, told police three…

Churches United to host meeting to discuss Silver Lining Apartments June 18

The meeting will begin at 7 p.m.

MOORHEAD, Minn.–Churches United is partnering with the City of Moorhead to host an informational meeting about the upcoming Silver Linings Apartments project. Silver Linings Apartments will serve seniors 55 and older and include various support housing amenities including a 24-hour front desk support, community rooms, onsite case management, health outreach office, food pantry, library, computer rooms and walking paths. During…

WATCH LIVE: Governor Walz to discuss police accountability and Minnesota’s economic recovery at 3 p.m.

ST. PAUL, Minn.–Gov. Tim Walz is holding a press conference to discuss police accountability and Minnesota’s economic recovery on Wednesday. The press conference is expected to begin at 3 p.m. Walz will be joined by Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan. KVRR will stream the press conference on KVRR.com and our Facebook page. Categories: Minnesota News Tags: economy, GOV. TIM WALZ, police…

Dilworth Police seek help locating runaway girl

McKenzie was last seen on Monday when she left her home at approximately 6 p.m.

DILWORTH, Minn.–The Dilworth Police Department is seeking help locating 16-year-old Jaylin McKenzie. McKenzie was last seen on Monday when she left her home at approximately 6 p.m. Police say McKenzie made contact with her family and said she did not want to be found, but due to health issues that require medication, she is considered at risk. McKenzie’s cellphone was…

Ex-Minneapolis police officer Chauvin was in talks to plead guilty before arrest

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9)–Just four days after the death of George Floyd, and the day before former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin was arrested, federal and state prosecutors were negotiating a possible plea deal with Chauvin, the FOX 9 Investigators have learned. Sources familiar with the scuttled negotiations say it would have been a “universal deal” that would have included state…

Detroit Lakes man sentenced to 11 years in prison for distributing meth on White Earth Reservation

DETROIT LAKES, Minn.–A Detroit Lakes man has been sentenced to 11 years in prison for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine. Thirty-eight-year-old Eric Ryan Bergstrom pleaded guilty in December 2019 and was sentenced in St. Paul on Tuesday. Court documents say law enforcement learned of Bergstrom’s intent to deliver meth to the White Earth Reservation and installed a tracking device…

Governor Tim Walz orders moment of silence for George Floyd

The moment of silence will begin at 11 a.m.

ST. PAUL, Minn.–Gov. Tim Walz is asking Minnesotans to spend eight minutes and 46 seconds in silence to honor George Floyd on Tuesday. The moment of silence will begin at 11 a.m. to mark the start of Floyd’s funeral service in Texas. Walz said, “The world watched in horror as George Floyd’s humanity was taken away from him. We will…

Clay County Public Health stresses importance of continuing to wear masks

CLAY COUNTY, Minn. — As more restrictions get lifted and people adjust to a new norm, those at Clay County Public Health say it’s important to remain cautious of the coronavirus. Clay County Public Health Nurse Cheryl Sapp says continuing to wear a mask in public is the best line of defense against COVID-19. It’s also just as important to…

Severe Thunderstorms Rip Up Trees, Tear Off Roofs, and Knock Out Power

According to the National Weather Service, wind gusts from the thunderstorms reached up to 80 miles per hour knocking over trees and ripping off roofs.

FARGO, ND – As the region woke up, public works and power crews had a lot on their plate. According to the National Weather Service, wind gusts from the thunderstorms reached up to 80 miles per hour knocking over trees and ripping off roofs Sunday. Xcel Energy says storms in the Fargo and Grand Forks areas caused significant damage to…