VIRGINIA, Minn. – Authorities say a Minnesota man stole a squad car that was left parked with the engine running outside a courthouse in Virginia and led police on a chase before he was caught. The 21-year-old Hibbing man took off in the car about 10:30 p.m. outside the St. Louis County Courthouse. The sheriff’s office was able to locate…
Melissa Desjarlait & Nicole McAloneyMOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Moorhead police say a call from a concerned citizen led to the arrest of two people involved in the theft of a catalytic converter. Police say at around 2:30 a.m. Tuesday, officers were dispatched to the 400 block of 18 Street South for a report of suspicious activity. The caller said they…
MINNEAPOLIS – Three former Minneapolis police officers charged with violating George Floyd’s civil rights are asking that their federal trials be separated from the trial of Derek Chauvin, who has already been convicted on state murder charges. Attorneys for J. Kueng and Tou Thao said in court filings Tuesday that their clients would be unfairly prejudiced if they went to…
FARGO (KVRR) – Fargo-Cass Public Health has revised its COVID-19 recommendations and is now recommending that regardless of vaccination status, face coverings be worn in indoor public settings. Health officials say Cass County has been designated as having a “substantial COVID-19 transmission rate.” In counties with a substantial or high transmission rate, The CDC has recommended residents to wear masks…
Jacob DanielsonFARGO (KVRR) – A Cass County deputy has been placed on administrative leave after being arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence. Sheriff’s spokesman Sgt. Tim Briggeman says around 6:00 p.m. Monday, Sheriff Jesse Jahner was notified by Fargo police that they had responded to a crash involving a Cass County deputy. The crash occurred at Custom Express…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Is your family in need of school supplies? United Way can help. Throughout the week the non-profit will be handing out 6,000 backpacks and school supplies to families in need with children attending K-12 schools in Cass or Clay County Scheels Arena is sponsoring the 23rd year giveaway which will be in a drive-thru format. Families…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – One of Fargo’s busiest streets is under construction and has narrowed the street down to one lane. “This pavement is getting to be 20 years old and this is a way to kind of give it a facelift,” Fargo Engineering Project Manager Jeremy Enquist said. Crews started work on phase one of the 13th Avenue South…
WEST FARGO, N.D. — West Fargo is following the lead of Fargo and Moorhead by implementing water restrictions. Starting tomorrow the city will enact mandatory but non-enforceable odd/even outdoor water use restrictions. There are no restrictions on essential water uses such as shower, laundry or toilet usage. The city is entering Phase 2 of its drought response. Categories: Local News,…
PENNINGTON CO., Minn. — A Pennington County woman was stabbed multiple times and left to bleed to death by her jealous husband, according to a warrant filed Friday as the search for the suspect continues. Eric Reinbold is wanted on murder charges in the death of his wife Lissette at their home near Oklee. According to the criminal complaint, she…
MINNEAPOLIS (KVRR) – Target has updated its policy on face coverings. The Minnesota-based retailer says effective Aug.3, face coverings will be required for employees. Target says based on the latest CDC guidelines, masks will be strongly recommended for guests in areas with substantial or high risk of transmission, as defined by the CDC. “We’ll follow all local mandates, as we have…
