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Seventy Minnesota school districts hold vote on tax levy

DILWORTH, Minn. (KVRR) — Seventy school districts in Minnesota had referendums on the ballot. Asking residents in their district to consider a tax levy for ten years. “I believe it’s important to keep the IEP’s and special needs stuff in the school. The sports and everything is really important to keep the kids active. And to broaden their minds of…

Kittson County releases name of man found shot to death in his home on November 1 in Karlstad, MN

KITTSON CO., Minn. (KVRR) — Kittson County Sheriff Matt Vig has identified the man found shot to death in his home in Karlstad, Minnesota as 57-year-old Kevin Sele. He says Sele’s cause and manner of death are pending further investigation. Vig also says that based on the information so far, investigators do not believe there is an ongoing threat to…

Man arrested in Moorhead for poisoning former roommate in St. Cloud deemed incompetent to stand trial

ST. CLOUD, Minn. (KVRR) — A man arrested in Moorhead in September for poisoning his former roommate in St. Cloud has been deemed incompetent to stand trial. But following the hearing on Monday in Stearns County Court, prosecutors filed an intent to prosecute 35-year-old Stuart Hanmer when he regains competency. The Fridley, Minnesota man is charged with murder in the…

Moorhead Police offering vacation house checks

MOORHEAD (KFGO) – The Moorhead Police Department is offering security checks at homes of people who leave town on vacation, for an extended period of time, or travel south for the winter. Officers and volunteers will conduct the checks at your request. Fill out a request online or call 218-299-5143 and leave a message with your contact information. When preparing for an…

Spotlight on Solos: FM Symphony Orchestra’s “Masterworks 2”

FARGO — It’s about to get cold outside, but this weekend, there’s music to warm your heart. And this time, it celebrates how the strength of each individual musician comes together to make a symphony sound beautiful. The Fargo-Moorhead Symphony Orchestra is performing its “Masterworks 2: Music From Within” this weekend. Symphonies are usually all about teamwork and the collaboration…

Hankinson, ND man jailed for DUI after rollover crash near Dakota Magic Casino

RICHLAND CO., N.D. (KVRR) — A Hankinson, North Dakota man was jailed after rolling his vehicle near Dakota Magic Casino last night. Richland County Sheriff’s Office says 19-year-old Ethan Perales was driving from South Dakota into North Dakota when he lost control of his car while taking a curve. The car went into the north ditch and rolled at least…

Tribe explains why it impounded a plane after an emergency landing in October on Red Lake Reservation

RED LAKE, Minn. (KVRR) — Red Lake Tribal Council says an investigation continues into the emergency landing of a plane on the reservation that was then impounded by the tribe. They say Darrin Smedsmo was piloting the plane that made an emergency landing on Red Lake Reservation on October 15. They also say they are glad Smedsmo is safe and…

No jail time for man accused of running over bicyclist last March in downtown Fargo

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The Hawley, Minnesota man accused of running over a biker in downtown Fargo in March will serve no jail time. 43-year-old Jeremy Jorgenson reached a deal and pleaded guilty to misdemeanor reckless endangerment. The judge gave Jorgenson 360 days of probation and a $325 fine. He was initially charged with one count of duty in accident…