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Attorney General files wage theft lawsuit against Stearns County dairy farm

January 8, 2024

Alison Voorhees,

ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR) — Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison files a wage theft lawsuit against a dairy farm in Stearns County. The lawsuit names Evergreen Acres Dairy in Paynesville, Evergreen Estates, Morgan Feedlots, and the dairy operations’ owners Keith Schaefer and his daughter Megan Hill. Attorney General Ellison estimates that Evergreen owes its employees at least $3 million in…

Unsealed Warrants Detail Previous Tips, Contents of Home, Car From July 14 ‘Mass Shooting’

January 8, 2024

Emily Welker,

FARGO (KVRR-KFGO) – Previously sealed federal search warrant applications for the residence and garage of the man who ambushed Fargo Police officers last summer, fatally shooting one and seriously injuring two others, provide new detail about the investigation. The documents, unsealed Friday, include the report of an interaction of the Cass County Sheriff’s Office with Mohamad Barakat just weeks prior…

LIVE: PBS Travel Show Heads To North Dakota For Season Premiere

"Travels with Darley" is kicking off season 11 with an episode exploring the Bismarck area

January 8, 2024

Site Staff,

NORTH DAKOTA, (KVRR) – North Dakota is getting some love in the season premiere of a PBS travel show. “Travels with Darley” is kicking off season 11 with an episode exploring the Bismarck area. In the episode, she explores sunflower fields and highlights the region’s art, food and history. Host Darley Newman says this is her second time visiting…

Red Cross seeking donors during emergency blood shortage

January 8, 2024

Jim Monk,

FARGO (KVRR) – The American Red Cross says there is an “emergency blood shortage” as the nation faces the lowest number of people giving blood in 20 years. “One of the things that we want to remind people is that they really can make a life saving difference with the blood they donate on next Tuesday, or next Thursday or a…

Fire Destroys Home In Rural Otter Tail County

Fire destroys a house in rural Parkers Prairie Township in Otter Tail County

January 8, 2024

Site Staff,

OTTER TAIL COUNTY, Minn. (KVRR) – Fire destroys a house in rural Parkers Prairie Township in Otter Tail County. The Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office says deputies responded to the home just after 10:30 Sunday night. Three different fire departments helped get the fire out. No one was injured, but the house is believed to be a total loss. The…

MN DNR offering paid internship opportunities

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is accepting applications to fill 200 paid internships this summer

January 8, 2024

Site Staff,

ST. PAUL, Minn. (KFGO/KVRR) – The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is accepting applications to fill 200 paid internships this summer. The DNR says opportunities throughout the state are in fisheries, forestry, park operations, watercraft inspections, communications, and other areas. DNR interns work 20 to 40 hours per week between May and June, and are paid $19 per hour. For…

South Dakota State repeats as FCS champs with 29th consecutive win, 23-3 over Montana

January 7, 2024

kvrr-apiuser,

From left to right, South Dakota State’s Garret Greenfield, quarterback Mark Gronowski, Jason Freeman and Mason McCormick celebrate with the trophy after their win over Montana at the FCS Championship NCAA college football game Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024, in Frisco, Texas. (AP Photo/Richard W. Rodriguez)FRISCO, Texas (AP) — South Dakota State never bought into all the hype as defending FCS…

Minnesota court interpreters could strike next week

January 7, 2024

KVRR Staff,

ST. PAUL, Minn. – A group of independent contractors who work for the Minnesota court system could stage a walkout next week. Court interpreters around the state are upset that Minnesota has failed to increase their pay relative to inflation. Interpreters will receive a 16% pay increase to $65 per hour on Monday, but they say they should be making…

Dakota Territory Gun Collector Association hosts gun show at Red River Valley Fairgrounds

January 7, 2024

Site Staff,

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A public gun show was hosted at the Red River Valley Fairgrounds this weekend. The Dakota Territory Gun Collectors Association hosted the gun show for its members and the public. This event was complete with guns, antique guns, accessories, decorations, and much more for purchase. The event allowed local business owners to show off their products to…

House Lost and Two Dogs Killed in Fire in Otter Tail County, GoFundMe Started

January 7, 2024

TJ Nelson, Alison Voorhees,

OTTER TAIL CO., Minn. (KVRR) — A house is a total loss and two dogs are dead after a fire in Otter Tail County Saturday night. The sheriff’s office says fire crews were called to the house in rural Star Lake Township around 7:30. The homeowners had returned to find smoke and an orange glow coming from the house. Dent…