Minnesota News

Churches United Frees up Space at Dorothy Day Food Pantry

The organization is only saying right now they need the room for something big and exciting.

MOORHEAD, MN (KVRR) – The Dorothy Day Food Pantry in Moorhead is set to undergo a major transformation – and to make that change, they had to make some room. The pantry, owned by Churches United, held a “Warehouse Wipeout” event on Sunday. They threw open the doors, and just about everything was up for grabs, including shelving, appliances, and…

Attempted murder suspect arrested in Moorhead

The Fargo Police Department says Lena Deoliviera was taken into custody without incident.

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — A woman suspected of attempted murder in Fargo has been arrested in Moorhead. Police took 23-year-old Lena Deoliveira into custody today without incident. Fargo Police responded to an assault early Friday near the 700 block of College Street North. They found a man with significant injuries and through an investigation identified Deoliveira of Moorhead as the…

Trump administration investigates Medicaid spending on immigrants in Minnesota and other Democratic states

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The Trump administration is launching Medicaid spending probes in Minnesota and at least five other Democratic-led states that provide comprehensive health coverage to poor and disabled immigrants living in the U.S. without permanent legal status. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services is scouring payments covering health care for immigrants without legal status to ensure there…

VisionBank to be renamed ‘Bravera’

FARGO (KVRR) – VisionBank, which operates three branches in Fargo, is changing its name to Bravera. VisionBank was acquired by Bravera Holdings Corp in March. The name change is effective Oct. 6. The company says Bravera “will maintain the high level of service that VisionBank’s customers have come to expect.” Bravera has 32 locations in North Dakota, Minnesota and Montana….

Moorhead’s Historic Dairy Queen raises over $47,000 for Sanford Children’s Hospital

The money was gathered during the month of July, which culminated in Miracle Treat Day on July 31.

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – The numbers are in from Miracle Treat Day at the Historic Moorhead Dairy Queen. During the month of July, the Dairy Queen raised money for the Sanford Children’s Hospital, with the main celebration coming at the end of the month on July 31. Dairy Queen owners Diane and Troy DeLeon issued a release today, thanking the…

Moorhead man accused of deadly poisoning of roommate in St. Cloud

ST. CLOUD, Minn. (KVRR) — A Moorhead man has been arrested for allegedly poisoning a St. Cloud man in June. Police arrested 35-year-old Stuart Hanmer for homicide in connection with the death of 33-year-old Cody Ernst. Doctors discovered thallium, a highly toxic heavy metal, in his system at levels so high, it had to be ingested. Police believe Hanmer intentionally…

Pet Connection: Meet Onyx and Mystic

FARGO — These two are the last of a litter of seven that had a rocky start in life, and as you can see from their cuddly and compliant behavior, they’re determined to get themselves a pair of furever homes. Mystic (the tortoiseshell female) and Onyx (the black male) were born to a mom who came in to Far North…

$100,000 lottery winner in Fargo, $1 Million in MN as jackpot climbs ahead of Saturday drawing

FARGO, N.D (KVRR) — Another Powerball drawing has come and gone with no jackpot winner. But there are a few big winners in Minnesota and North Dakota. A ticket sold at Speedway in Inver Grove Heights is worth $1 million. One sold at Don’s Car Wash on 52nd Avenue South in Fargo is worth $100,000. That player purchased the Power…

UPDATE: Moorhead domestic dispute and attempted burglary suspect found hiding in a vehicle’s trunk

UPDATE: A domestic disturbance and attempted burglary suspect who set off a shelter-in-place overnight in Moorhead has been caught. In the noon hour, police were called to the 2800 block of Village Green Drive after a man was seen entering their neighbor’s vehicle. Officers arrived and found 21-year-old Krayshawn Tyler concealed in the trunk. He was taken into custody on…

Missing man found dead in Clay County

ROLLAG, Minn. (KVRR/KFGO) – The search is over for a Pelican Rapids, Minnesota man who was reported missing by the Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office. Clay County Sheriff Mark Empting says Richard Evenson was found dead southeast of Rollag on Monday. He’s not releasing any further details. Otter Tail County says there were no signs of a crime in Evenson’s…