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Moorhead tragedy hits home for Minnesota woman

Brundidge lost five family members to CO poisoning in Louisiana after Hurricane Laura

COTTAGE GROVE, Minn. (KVRR) – “When I saw the story in Moorhead where seven people were in the house and there was no forced entry and the police went to check on them, because they hadn’t heard from them, family members hadn’t heard from them. I felt like I was living my situation all over again,” Media Personality Sheletta Brundidge…

How to keep safe from carbon monoxide poisoning

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – With the colder months here and more people heating their houses after months of not using a furnace, it is crucial to have a carbon monoxide detector for the safety of everyone. When examining your detector, make sure you have fresh batteries and test the system to make sure it’s operational. The detectors typically run…

What are symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning?

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning can be similar to the flu. They include a headache, weakness, dizziness and shortness of breath. Sanford Health officials say if multiple people in a household are complaining of those issues, it’s important to see a doctor as soon as possible. They add doctors have caught carbon monoxide poisoning in people…

Judge orders suspended sentence, fine for Hennepin Co. sheriff involved in DWI crash

ALEXANDRIA, Minn. (KVRR) – Hennepin County Sheriff David Hutchinson Monday was given a 90-day suspended sentence, $610 fine and two years’ probation after pleading guilty to a drunk driving-related charge in Douglas County. On Dec. 8, Hutchinson was eastbound on I-94, about five miles east of Alexandria, when the SUV he was driving left the road and rolled over. The…

Jury begins deliberating in Kim Potter trial

  MINNEAPOLIS – The jury has begun deliberating in the manslaughter trial of the suburban Minneapolis police officer who killed motorist Daunte Wright after she says she mistook her gun for her Taser. Kim Potter’s case went to the jury on Monday following closing arguments and instruction from Judge Regina Chu. Potter resigned from the Brooklyn Center police force after…

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Update: Police release names of 7 family members who died in Moorhead home

Noticias Digital says the victims - a mom, dad, three kids, an aunt and a niece - died from suspected "gas poisoning"

GoFundMeMOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Moorhead police have released the names of seven people who were found dead in a Moorhead home Saturday night. The victims are identified as 37-year-old Belin Hernandez, 34-year-old Marleny Pinto, 16-year-old Breylin Hernandez, 7-year-old Mike Hernandez, 5-year-old Marbely Hernandez, 32-year-old Eldor Hernandez Castillo and 19-year-old Mariela Guzman Pinto. Capt. Deric Swenson says the preliminary autopsy has…

Live Coverage: Closing arguments in Kim Potter trial

MINNEAPOLIS – Closing arguments are scheduled today in the manslaughter trial of the former Brooklyn Center, Minnesota police officer who says she meant to use her Taser instead of her gun when she killed Daunte Wright as he tried to drive away from a traffic stop. Kim Potter’s case will go to the jury after Judge Regina Chu gives final…