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Autopsies are in for Two People Found Dead in a Running Vehicle in Thief River Falls

Alexander Gonzalez and Kenia Vasquez BlandonTHIEF RIVER FALLS, Minn. (KVRR) — The autopsies are in for two people found dead in a running vehicle in Thief River Falls on January 22. It was determined that both 28-year-old Kenia Vasquez Blandon and 27-year-old Alexander Gonzalez died from carbon monoxide poisoning. Authorities say there were no signs of foul play. They were…

Fargo City Commissioner John Strand To Seek Third and Final Term

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — Fargo City Commissioner John Strand is seeking a third term. Strand says he tries to be a voice for the people who aren’t represented, and that’s why he’s seeking another term. Due to term limits, it would be his last term on the commission if re-elected. Strand previously served eight years on the Fargo School Board….

Mapleton, North Dakota mayor arrested, charged in crash that seriously injured passenger

Andrew DraegerDETROIT LAKES, Minn. (KVRR) – The mayor of Mapleton, North Dakota has been arrested following a crash that severely injured a passenger in a truck he was driving on Sunday near Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. Thirty-five-year-old Andrew Draeger is charged with two counts of felony criminal vehicular operation. Court documents say Becker County deputies responded to a crash Sunday afternoon…

Names Released After Man Arrested On Suspicion Of Killing His Brother

Authorities release the name of a man who is booked in jail this morning on suspicion of murdering his brother in Elbow Lake Minnesota

GRANT COUNTY, Minn. (KVRR) Authorities release the name of a man who is booked in jail this morning on suspicion of murdering his brother in Elbow Lake Minnesota. 30-year-old Conner Grytdahl is in the Wilkin County Jail on suspicion of 2nd degree unintentional murder. The Grant County Sheriff says formal charges are expected in the coming days. Grant County Sheriff’s…

William Byron wins rain-delayed Daytona 500

Race was postponed from Sunday due to rain

William Byron celebrates in Victory Lane and winning the NASCAR Daytona 500 auto race at Daytona International Speedway, Monday, Feb. 19, 2024, in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — The goal was obvious to William Byron: put the No. 24 Chevrolet in victory lane in the 2024 Daytona 500 to launch Hendrick Motorsports’ 40th anniversary season….

Eriksson Ek, Kaprizov score hat tricks, Wild get record-filled 10-7 victory over Canucks

Wild Set Franchise Mark For Goals In A Game

Minnesota Wild center Joel Eriksson Ek, middle, reacts as members of the Vancouver Canucks and Minnesota Wild compete for the puck in front of the net during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Monday, Feb. 19, 2024, in St. Paul, Minn. (AP Photo/Matt Krohn)ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Joel Eriksson Ek and Kirill Kaprizov each had hat tricks…

Fire Forces Residents Out Of Apartment Complex In Grand Forks

Firefighters responded to the building on the 2300 block of 27th Avenue South at around 9:20 Monday night

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) – A fire displaces people living in a Grand Forks apartment building. Firefighters responded to the building on the 2300 block of 27th Avenue South at around 9:20 Monday night. They found heavy fire and smoke on the third floor. They got the fire out and contained most of the damage to the central part of…

Driver Faces DUI, Other Charges After Wrong Way Chase Down I-29

North Dakota Highway Patrol got reports of a driver going southbound in the northbound lanes just after 11:00 Monday night

CASS COUNTY, N.D. (KVRR) — Authorities had to use a PIT maneuver to stop a driver going the wrong way on I-29 around 11 o’clock Monday night. They were able to stop 30-year-old Trevor Christensen of Dilworth about two miles south of Grandin. Christensen drove southbound in the northbound lanes from Trail County into Cass County, prompting numerous 911 calls….

UPDATE: Shooter Identified in Burnsville Incident That Left Two Officers & 1 Firefighter Dead

BURNSVILLE, Minn. (FOX 9/AP) – Multiple law enforcement sources have confirmed to FOX 9 the name of the gunman who opened fire Sunday morning in Burnsville, killing three first responders. Sources tell FOX 9 that Shannon Cortez Gooden, 38, was the gunman in Sunday’s shooting who was later found dead. The BCA also identified the man and did not say how he died….