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Man found dead in Thief River Falls house fire

No foul play is suspected

THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minn. (KVRR) — A Thief River Falls man is dead after a house fire Monday night. First responders were sent to 504 Knight Avenue North just before 6 p.m. The body of 37-year-old Mark Beito was found inside the house as crews were putting out the fire. The cause of the fire remains under investigation and the…

LIVE: A Ghoul Morning With A Strange Scavenger

These Halloween birdies will haunt you with how helpful they are.

FARGO — With his eerie, skull-like face, huge nostrils that let you see clear through one side of his face to the other, and strange, featherless head, you’d think Steve the turkey vulture would send schoolkids screaming out the door every time he drops by an area classroom. Instead, says Chahinkapa Zoo curator Tom Schmaltz, the kids love him. “They’re…

UPDATE: Minnesota Rep. Tom Emmer Drops Out of Race for House speaker

Rep. Tom Emmer  WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Tom Emmer abruptly abandoned his bid to become House speaker Tuesday, withdrawing hours after winning the internal party nomination once it became clear he would not have enough support from GOP colleagues for the gavel. The House GOP whip, Emmer reversed course after Donald Trump objected to his nomination and hardliners in the…

Arrest Warrant Issued For Non-Compliant Sex Offender

Fargo Police say a 36-year-old moderate-risk sex offender has become non-compliant and his whereabouts are not known

FARGO (KFGO/KVR) – Fargo Police say a 36-year-old moderate-risk sex offender has become non-compliant and his whereabouts are not known. An arrest warrant has been issued for Weston Calvert. Calvert was convicted in 2017 of luring a minor by computer in Ward County District Court in Minot. Anyone with information on Calvert should not approach or attempt to apprehend him….

Special Session Begins And Gov. Burgum Asks for More Income Tax Relief

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) – A special session of the North Dakota Legislature is underway to fix a budget bill problem and Gov. Doug Burgum wants an additional $91 million in income tax relief. He is also asking for increased spending on infrastructure and destination grants. The session was called due to the state Supreme Court finding the Office of Management…