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Federal Charges Added Against Kidnapping And Sexual Assault Suspect

The convicted felon had a 12-gauge shotgun during the crime

December 20, 2018

TJ Nelson,

FERGUS FALLS, MN — A federal indictment has charged 39-year-old Anthony Randklev of Pelican Rapids with illegally possessing a firearm. The charge is the result of a July 22 incident in which Randklev is already charged with kidnapping and sexually assaulting a rural Fergus Falls woman. The convicted felon had a 12-gauge shotgun during the crime. He faces a mandatory minimum…

Milwaukee Man Gets 25 Years In Prison For Ties To Local Overdoses

Jovan Harris was sentenced on multiple federal drug charges

December 20, 2018

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, ND — A Wisconsin man is sentenced to 25 years in prison for drug crimes tied to overdoses in the metro, including one fatality in Moorhead. 28-year-old Jovan Harris of Milwaukee was sentenced on multiple federal drug charges, including possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance resulting in death and serious bodily injury. The heroin came from Milwaukee. As…

President Trump Signs Massive Nearly $900 Billion Farm Bill

Senator John Hoeven says the bill maintains strong crop and sugar policies

December 20, 2018

TJ Nelson,

WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Trump was joined by the vice president and congressional leaders, including Congressman Collin Peterson, as he signed the new farm bill. The nearly $900 billion bill will fund key farm safety net programs for the next five years without making significant changes to the SNAP program which serves nearly 40 million low-income Americans. Senator John Hoeven says…

If You Are 18+ You Can Help Save Lives This Holiday Season

KVRR And Vitalant Have Teamed Up For A "Holiday Blood Drive"

December 20, 2018

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, ND — KVRR and Vitalant are teaming up to encourage you to give the gift of life this holiday season. Our Holiday Blood Drive is going on now through New Year’s Eve. We talked with Jamie Moen, a donor recruitment representative with Vitalant. He says donating is a simple process that anyone of any age can do from 18 and…

LIVE: Pet Connection: Meet Martini

Pour this diva a drink and settle in for some fun.

December 20, 2018

Emily Welker,

Martini is sort of like the Naomi Campbell of cats: gorgeous, fiesty, and full of personality. The little diva first joined Diamond in the Ruff volunteer Jennifer Arano as a little kitten, and at about a year old, she’s still got that kitten energy and spirit. She’s liable to help you with your laundry by stealing your socks, or shred…

Moorhead Mayor Del Rae Williams Holds Final Coffee With the Mayor

She's held sessions every month since she took office in 2014

December 19, 2018

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — People get one last chance to get coffee with Mayor Del Rae Williams before she leaves office. Williams held her final “Coffee with the Mayor.” She has been holding the sessions since she took office in 2014 on the third Wednesday every month. Williams will leave office at the end of the month. She did not run for…

And the Winner of the Salvation Army Kettle Challenge Is…

All three teams raised over $74,000 combined

December 19, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — Local law enforcement, firefighters and realtors all went up against each other in the Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Challenge. After ringing these bells for hundred of hours over the course of three days, the winner is the realtors for collecting over $29,000. “Our strategy is to have kettle matches. Having several businesses and individuals match at our kettle…

Fergus Falls Man Lost Nearly $8,000 In Sweepstakes Scam

Police say the man received a letter telling him that he'd won a prize

December 19, 2018

TJ Nelson,

FERGUS FALLS, MN — We have yet another warning about scams. A Fergus Falls man has lost nearly $8,000 in a sweepstakes scam. Police say the man received a letter telling him that he’d won a prize, but needed to pay a fee in order to collect the money. He sent the money and later realized that he’d been taken. Remember…

Golden Ball Swiped From Top Of Como Park Conservatory Found Wrapped In Christmas Stocking

Security footage showed five people on a path near the conservatory at about 2 a.m. Sunday

December 19, 2018

TJ Nelson,

ST. PAUL, MN — A golden ball swiped from the top of the conservatory at St. Paul’s Como Park has been found, gift wrapped in a giant Christmas stocking. Security footage showed five people on a path near the conservatory at about 2 a.m. Sunday. About 15 minutes later, two youth reappear on camera and one of them is carrying the…

Three People Hurt After Crashing At Intersection In Douglas County

The sheriff's office says the crash happened Tuesday night on Lake Victoria Road

December 19, 2018

TJ Nelson,

DOUGLAS COUNTY, MN — Three people were rushed to hospitals after crashing at an intersection in Douglas County. The sheriff’s office says the crash happened Tuesday night on Lake Victoria Road. 27-year-old Jacob Haan of Alexandria was thrown from his vehicle and taken to the hospital in Alexandria. Two people in the other vehicle, 54-year-old Steven Stixrud and 58-year-old Lori Stixrud…