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Body Recovered in Early Morning Camper Fire

MOORHEAD — The Minnesota state fire marshal is working to figure out the cause of a camper fire in which city fire crews discovered the body of an adult male Moorhead fire and police departments responded with Sanford Ambulance to the call about a pickup fire in the 1900 block of 1st Avenue North at around 6:15 a.m. As fire…

Murder trial of Fergus Falls man underway in Ramsey County

Matthew Ecker, 44, of Fergus Falls, was charged with second-degree murder in connection with the death of 32-year-old Alexandra Pennig of St. Paul

ST. PAUL, MINN. (KVRR/KFGO) – The murder trial of a Fergus Falls man began Wednesday, February 7. Matthew Ecker, 44, of Fergus Falls, was charged with second-degree murder in connection with the death of 32-year-old Alexandra Pennig of St. Paul. He originally reported she shot herself in the head. Jury selection is underway. Second-degree murder with intent is a felony…

Former Rural Fire Chief Running for West Fargo City Commission

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — A former West Fargo Rural Fire Department chief is running for West Fargo City Commission. Rory Jorgensen has lived in the city for over 50 years. He works for Servpro in commercial reconstruction after retiring from rural fire in 2019. He spent 25 years with West Fargo Fire Department. Jorgensen says the city is poised…

Go Farm Connect to Host Group USDA Office Visit and Intro to Federal Farm Assistance

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – A new farmer-advocate group called Go Farm Connect is looking to equip the next generation of farmers for the future. While partnering with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, they plan to bring an introduction to new farmers on farm loans, grants, insurance and disaster assistance. And this isn’t just for English speaking people, as they will…

Minnesota reaches settlement in insulin lawsuit

ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR/CNN) — A lawsuit filed against a major insulin manufacturer in 2018 has been settled by the Minnesota Attorney General’s Office. The victory promises stable prices for Minnesotans living with diabetes. Attorney General Keith Ellison says Minnesotans will be able to purchase insulin for $35 per month for at least the next five years. As part of…

Kitchen Fire Causes Interior Damage to House in Hickson, N.D.

HICKSON, N.D. (KVRR) — A house in Hickson, North Dakota has significant interior damage after a fire. It was reported around 6:40 last night. Fire departments from Horace and Kindred responded. They arrived to find the homeowner standing outside of the house with a fire raging in the kitchen. There were no reported injuries to first responders or the homeowner….