Minnesota News

Warren, MN woman arrested for running suspected DMT lab

WARREN, Minn. (KVRR) -- A Warren, Minnesota woman is arrested for having a suspected DMT lab. Authorities say it is a Schedule I hallucinogen and the manufacturing process is extremely flammable. Pine to Prairie Drug Task Force assisted probation…

Ethics complaints filed against three Minnesota House members

ST. PAUL (KVRR/FOX9) -- Minnesota House DFL members have filed ethics complaints against Republican Reps. Elliott Engen and Walter Hudson after Engen's drunk driving arrest last month. Hudson was a passenger in the vehicle. DFL Rep. Sam Sencer-Mura and House…

DNR Officer Rescued After Dangerous Fall

PLAINVIEW, Minn. (KVRR-KFGO) – A Department of Natural Resources officer is expected to make a full recovery after being rescued from the Whitewater Wildlife Management Area. The Minnesota State Patrol says officer Annette…

Weekend snowfall sets record for Fargo-Moorhead

FARGO (KVRR-KFGO) – The official snowfall measurement for Fargo on Saturday was a record-setting 9.6 inches. National Weather Service lead forecaster Timothy Lynch in Grand Forks says the total is a new single-day record for April 4. The previous record…

Health Experts Warn of "Heart Attack Snow"

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) - While many around the country might be shocked at heavy snowfall in April, it's pretty much business as usual for those in Fargo-Moorhead. Also commonplace…

Pet Connection: Meet Elvira

FERTILE, Minn. -- If you ever wondered just how dedicated the animal rescue workers of our region are, this week's Pet Connection is the perfect example. Smiley's Rescue founder Sid Williams spent Thursday morning braving…

Local writer brings weekly column to KFGO

FARGO (KVRR) - One of three former columnists recently laid off by Forum Communications Co. will write a weekly column for Fargo radio station KFGO-AM. Jim Shaw says he's looking forward to the opportunity. "My emotions are all over the…

Ruby’s Pantry abruptly ends food distribution in Moorhead

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR-KFGO) – A non-profit food ministry based in Minnesota is ending operations, effective immediately. Ruby’s Pantry made the announcement on Tuesday saying, “Over the past several months, we have been thoughtfully realigning the work, structure, and focus of…

ICE in Minnesota: Data shows majority arrested had no record

MINNEAPOLIS (KVRR/FOX9) -- More than 3,700 immigrants were arrested by ICE in Minnesota during Operation Metro Surge. That's according to agency data obtained by the Deportation Data Project through a Freedom of Information Act request. It doesn't contain the names…