Minnesota News

Swimmer's Itch appearing in lakes across the region

DETROIT LAKES, Minn. (KVRR) -- Every summer across the nation, lake lovers have to contend with swimmers' itch—an annoying rash caused by parasites in warm water. “You know we’re out swimming in these usually shallow…

Nearly 900 pounds of meth seized in Minneapolis drug bust

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (KVRR/FOX 9) -- A massive drug bust in south Minneapolis leads authorities to nearly 900 pounds of meth. Two men are facing charges, 46-year-old Joel Casas-Santiago, of Minneapolis, and 44-year-old Guillermo Mercado Chaparro, of Chicago. It started on…

Warrant issued for suspect in Moorhead drive-by shooting

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR-KFGO) – A nationwide arrest warrant has been issued for a 17-year-old boy in a drive-by shooting in Moorhead last month. Police have submitted initial investigative reports to the Clay County Attorney’s Office that list nine felonies including…

United Way kicks off School Supply Drive

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) -- While summer is in full swing, the United Way is already working to make sure students are ready to go back to school. They kicked off their annual school supply drive…

Drag Races to Celebrate the Fourth in Glyndon

GLYNDON, Minn. (KVRR) - The roar of engines was a constant presence the Fourth of July weekend at Interstate Raceway off 70th Street Southwest. This is the first drag strip in the state of Minnesota,…

13-Year-Old Dies in Firework Accident

NAYTAHWAUSH, MN (KVRR) - A 13-year-old boy has died after a firework accident in Mahnomen County. The Mahnomen County Sheriff's Office says that they responded to a distress call at a residence in Naytahwaush a little after 11:00 P.M. on…

Tubers Rescued in Wright County, Minnesota

ST. MICHAEL, MN (KVRR/KFGO) - The Wright County Sheriff’s Office says that despite eight people flipping their tubes during a river outing near St. Michael, Minnesota on July 4, nobody was hurt. Sheriff’s Deputies found a man and boy hanging…