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Coyote sightings reported in Breckenridge, MN

BRECKENRIDGE, Minn. (KVRR) — Wilkin County Sheriff’s Office is warning people in Breckenridge about a number of recent coyote sightings in the city. They say there have been reports of coyotes approaching people and pets. There have been a number of sightings near Bois de Sioux Golf Course. The sheriff’s office, Breckenridge police and Minnesota DNR are working with landowners…

Prosecutors turn over 130,000 pages of evidence in the killing of a Minnesota lawmaker

Vance BoelterMINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Attorneys in the case of a man charged with killing a top Minnesota Democratic lawmaker and her husband said Wednesday that prosecutors have turned over a massive amount of evidence to the defense, and that his lawyers need more time to review it. Federal prosecutor Harry Jacobs told the court that investigators have provided substantially all…

Hemp ban in federal funding bill could end Minnesota’s THC edibles and drinks industry

ST. PAUL, Minn. (Minnesota Reformer) — A provision in the federal government’s shutdown-ending spending package would be a massive setback to Minnesota’s hemp-derived THC industry if it were to pass. Although the federal government isn’t likely to start kicking down doors seizing low-dose THC edibles and drinks, a new federal law against hemp-derived THC products would create new logistical hurdles for…

Local veterans gather to honor their service and sacrifice

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Veterans across the country participated in events as the nation salutes their service and sacrifice. “It’s just marvelous the way the country locally, around the United States, honors veterans now compared to, because I lived through some of the other stuff. And it’s wonderful to see businesses, to see individuals, to see organizations do this,” said…

MN Governor candidate Lisa Demuth visits Moorhead with newly announced running mate

Minnesota House Speaker Lisa Demuth alongside her running mate Ryan Wilson. Demuth and Wilson were in Moorhead campaigning for Governor of Minnesota. 11/11/25.MOORHEAD — Minnesota House Speaker Lisa Demuth hits the campaign trail and makes a stop in Moorhead. The Republican appeared along with her running mate, Ryan Wilson, to talk with reporters and answer questions at the airport. Wilson…

Ada, MN woman arrested for drunken driving with kids in the vehicle after I-94 crash

FERGUS FALLS, Minn. (KFGO KBRF) – An Ada, Minnesota woman was arrested for driving under the influence Sunday afternoon after crashing her car with her two children on I-94 east of Fergus Falls. Otter Tail County prosecutors say Fergus Falls Police officers responded to a crash in the median. At the scene, police found Ashley Heitman, 40, in her SUV…

Deputy impersonation scam circulating in Becker County

DETROIT LAKES, Minn. (KVRR-KFGO) – The Becker County Sheriff’s Office is warning people about a phone scam involving a caller impersonating a sheriff’s deputy. The scammer claims the person being called has an outstanding warrant and attempts to collect personal or financial information. Some victims have reported that the scammer leaves a phone number and urges them to call back….

Bill to end government shutdown passes the Senate, heads to House next for final vote

The U.S. Senate on Monday drew closer to ending the U.S. government shutdown after a small group of Senate Democrats and an independent senator broke a 40-day stalemate late Sunday evening and voted with Republicans to move forward with reopening the government, in a move that has angered many in their caucus. The legislative package that appears on track to end the longest government shutdown…

Local non-profit hosts first ever “Lasagna Marathon” to give back to families

FARGO, N.D (KVRR) — A local nonprofit is giving back to the community by making a lot of lasagna. The group will be holding a Thanksgiving Eve Lasagna Marathon and volunteers and donations are needed. On November 26, volunteers will be assembling and delivering more than 60 lasagnas to families in need of a meal over the holiday. “We Are…