Minnesota News

Eelpout Festival in Walker, Minnesota Canceled

The ice fishing tournament was scheduled for February 20-23

WALKER, Minn. — A popular ice fishing tournament in Walker, Minnesota has been canceled this year. Organizers of the International Eelpout Festival posted to Facebook to let anglers know of the change. They say it’s because attendance has multiplied over the past few years and with that comes more traffic, trash and safety concerns. The costs to clean up after…

LIVE: Pet Connection: Meet Kent

There's no such thing as a stranger to this cuddly cutie.

If you’re looking to make more friends in the new year, you can’t go wrong with a companion like Kent to make introductions for you. The pit bull cross came in to the KVRR studios for his Pet Connection with an enthusiastic greeting for everyone he met. Kent, like a lot of pit bulls, never met a person he didn’t…

Man Suspected of DWI Arrested in Polk County after Crash

The man was traveling on County Road 113 when his vehicle left the roadway and struck a power pole.

MENTOR, Minn.–The Polk County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man on suspicion of DWI in Mentor shortly after 1:30 a.m. on Wednesday. The 36-year-old man was traveling on County Road 113 when his vehicle left the roadway and struck a power pole. The man was transported to a hospital in Crookston where he was treated for non-life threatening injures.   Categories:…

Moorhead Holding Public Forum to Discuss Wild Turkeys

The Minnesota DNR will be available for questions.

MOORHEAD, Minn.–Moorhead city officials are holding a public forum to gather input for a comprehensive turkey management plan on January 8 at 7 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers. The City says the purpose of the forum is to collect information and hear from stakeholders as to what should be done with the flock of wild turkeys that often…

Montana Man Dies In New Year’s Eve Crash In Wilkin County

He has been identified as 69-year-old David Mccoy

WILKIN CO., Minn. — A Whitehall, Montana man died after colliding head-on with a car on Highway 9 in Wilkin County. He has been identified as 69-year-old David Mccoy. The crash happened around 6 p.m. on New Year’s Eve. The state patrol says Mccoy was heading south in his pickup when he veered into an oncoming car. Five people in…

Man Booked Into Jail On Pending Murder Charge In Roseau County

56-year-old Angelo Borreson was booked into jail Wednesday morning around 10

ROSEAU CO., Minn. — A man is in custody in the Roseau County Jail on a pending charge of murder in the 2nd degree. 56-year-old Angelo Borreson was booked into jail Wednesday morning around 10. His listing says he is being held for murder with intent and not premeditated. The sheriff’s office has yet to release details about the case…

Wake Up and Smell the Beer!

Fargo Brewing Company has a new coffee blend beer for you to get a refreshed start to the New Year.

FARGO, ND – The brewery partnered with Stumbeano’s Coffee Bar, a local coffee bar in Fargo, to bring out their new Morning Grind Coffee Pilsner. The beer is a blend of light German Pilsner and espresso coffee beans. The beer is available for purchase today, and is part of a seasonal tradition that dates back 5 years. “It’s actually a…

Man Arrested In Connection With Moorhead Stabbing

Police were able to immediately locate and arrest 44-year-old Ortis Alderman.

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KFGO) – Moorhead Police Officers were dispatched to a south Moorhead apartment New Years’ Eve on a report of a stabbing. When officers arrived at the apartment at 1901 20th Street South they found a man with a stab wound to the arm. Police were able to immediately locate and arrest 44-year-old Ortis Alderman. He is being held at…

Moorhead Update On Snow Removal

MOORHEAD, MN — Moorhead City Officials released an update on snow removal. City of Moorhead crews have completed at least one pass on roads/alleyways within the City. If your street has been missed, please contact the Public Works Department at 218.299.5422. The second pass to push snow closer to the curb began Monday evening and will continue on the daily…