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Robert Plant is Bringing Tour to Bluestem

He'll be accompanied by the Sensational Space Shifters and Lillie Mae

May 7, 2019

Site Staff,

Robert Plant during Taping for 1988 MTV New Year’s Eve Party in Los Angeles, California, United States. (Photo by Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic, Inc)MOORHEAD, Minn. — One of the greatest voices in rock is coming to Bluestem. Legendary Led Zeppelin frontman Robert Plant will be accompanied by the Sensational Space Shifters and special guest Lillie Mae. They’re scheduled to perform Wednesday, September 25….

Fergus Falls Man Sentenced to Four Years in Prison for Death of Child

Walter Wynhoff pleaded guilty to manslaughter

May 7, 2019

Site Staff,

Bobbie Bishop and Walter WynhoffFERGUS FALLS, Minn. — A judge has sentenced a Fergus Falls man to four years in prison for the death of a 6–year–old boy in his care. In a plea agreement with the Otter Tail County attorney’s office, 45–year–old Walter Wynhoff pleaded guilty to manslaughter for physically abusing and eventually killing Justis Burland. Wynhoff and his girlfriend,…

Moorhead Police Identify Robbery Suspect

Police are searching for 51-year-old Robert Evans

May 7, 2019

Alison Voorhees,

MOORHEAD, Minn. — Moorhead police identify the suspect in a Gate City Bank robbery. They say this man, 51-year-old Robert Evans, went into the Azool Hornbacher’s, went up to the bank teller and gave the employee a note demanding money. It happened last Wednesday shortly after 5:30 pm. Evans has outstanding warrants out of West Virginia. Police don’t believe he…

VP Mike Pence Coming To Glyndon, MN Thursday

May 7, 2019

KVRR Staff,

GLYNDON, Minn. – (AP) White House officials say Vice President Mike Pence plans to visit Minnesota to talk with farmers and steelworkers about the status of a trade deal with Mexico and Canada. Pence is scheduled to begin his day Thursday at R & J Johnson Farms in Glyndon. Officials say he will tour the facility and talk to producers…

Classes canceled after officer-involved shooting outside school in Douglas County, MN

May 7, 2019

KVRR Staff,

KENSINGTON, Minn. (FOX 9) – An elementary school in the west central Minnesota town of Kensington is closed Tuesday following an overnight officer-involved shooting near the school property. The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office has asked the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension to investigate the shooting, which happened just before 1 a.m. Tuesday, May 7. According to the sheriff’s office, three Douglas…

Man Dies After Being Electrocuted in Becker County

May 6, 2019

TJ Nelson,

NEAR FRAZEE, Minn. – The Becker County Sheriff’s Office says 25-year-old Dillon Wilson was electrocuted Monday morning in rural Frazee. Friends performed CPR on Wilson but he was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities say a long pole he was using while finishing a cement pouring job touched an overhead power line Categories: Local News, Minnesota News Tags: Becker County,…

Riverzen Providing “Plants to Patients” at RRV Women’s Clinic With Help From Herbs

The salon and art studio has been getting involved with plants for patients since is began in 2012

May 6, 2019

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — A Moorhead salon and art studio tries to spread a little cheer at the Red River Women’s Clinic with a little help from herbs. Riverzen will sell the plants through May 17. All the proceeds will go to Plants for Patients, an organization giving planted pots and handwritten notes to people who need a little extra kindness. All…

State Representative Was Drunk And Unable To Answer Questions Before Trespassing Arrest

State Rep. Matt Grossell of Clearbrook, Minnesota was arrested for trespassing at a St. Paul hospital

May 6, 2019

TJ Nelson,

ST. PAUL, MN — We are learning new information about the arrest of a Minnesota legislator in St. Paul early Saturday morning. State Rep. Matt Grossell of Clearbrook was arrested for trespassing at a St. Paul hospital after a drunken night at a downtown hotel according to police. They say Grossell was drunk and pushed security guards at the Best Western…

Young Boy Dies In Hot SUV In St. Paul, Father Was Working At Grillfest

Kristopher Taylor of Apple Valley is charged with second-degree manslaughter

May 6, 2019

TJ Nelson,

ST. PAUL, MN — A 4-year-old is dead after his father left him in a hot SUV for hours while he worked the Grillfest event at CHS Field in St. Paul on Saturday. 26-year-old Kristopher Taylor of Apple Valley is charged with second-degree manslaughter. Authorities say Taylor left the window open a crack and gave the boy a hand-held video game…

Police: Man Involved in Moorhead Standoff Sunday Used Fake Gun

this is the second one within the week

May 6, 2019

KVRR Staff,

UPDATE: A Moorhead man is facing several charges after assaulting a woman and a brief standoff with police on Sunday. 52-year-old Terry York is accused of felony domestic assault and false imprisonment. Moorhead Police called Red River SWAT to assist in the standoff Sunday morning at the Terrace on the Green apartment complex. Someone called 911 to report that a woman…