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Man Arrested for Attempted Murder of Family Member in Wahpeton

WAHPETON, N.D. (KVRR) --  A man is arrested in Wahpeton for attempted murder after shooting a family member Saturday afternoon. Police arrested 34-year-old Shawn Lane at an apartment in north Wahpeton. The victim was found with a single gunshot wound…

Murder suspect back in Moorhead after arrest in California

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) - A Moorhead homicide suspect who was arrested in California has been transported to the Clay County Jail. Fifty-seven year-old Robert Icanberry is being held for second-degree murder and aggravated assault in the death of 60-year-old Terry…

Gov. Walz signs largest infrastructure bill in state history

ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR) -- Governor Tim Walz signs a $2.6 billion infrastructure bill into law. It's the largest one in state history. The money will to repairing roads and bridges, creating jobs, and investing in infrastructure across Minnesota. Over…

Train derailment cleanup continues near Lancaster, Minnesota

LANCASTER, Minn. (KVRR) - Officials say a train carrying hazardous materials derailed near Lancaster, Minnesota Wednesday. There were no injuries reported, and no immediate signs of leaks but the derailment forced Highway 59 to close. Officials say the site work…

LIVE: Pride of the Prairie Zoo Exhibit Opens

FARGO -- The newest jewel in the crown of the Red River Zoo is open after years of planning and effort. The new "Pride of the Prairie" exhibit is officially open to the public.…

Accused ruby slippers thief pleads not guilty

DULUTH, Minn. (KVRR-KFGO) – Terry Jon Martin, the man accused of stealing a pair of the iconic ruby red slippers worn by Judy Garland in The Wizard of Oz, made his first appearance in federal court Thursday morning and pled…

Restored Phelps Mill reopens in Otter Tail County

OTTER TAIL COUNTY, Minn. (KVRR) -- The Phelps Mill is finally back open, and just in time for the upcoming festival. This mill was closed while they worked to restore the foundation, which had been eroded over the years. "Yeah,…

Train derails in Kittson County, Minnesota

KITTSON COUNTY, Minn. (KVRR) -- There is a trail derailment in Kittson County in northwestern Minnesota. Highway 59 is closed between Lancaster and Lake Bronson. According to the Minnesota Department of Transportation, there is a detour in place for traffic.…

Cannabis law attorney speaks on new Minnesota law

ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR) -- Minnesota Governor Tim Walz makes it official by signing a bill to legalize recreational marijuana for adults 21 and older. "The adult use marijuana market is gonna create hundreds if…

Uncle Eddie's is home to 100 ft. gum ball machine

FERGUS FALLS, Minn. (KVRR) -- Uncle Eddie's in Fergus Falls is more than an ice cream parlor. It's also home to a new 100 foot gum ball machine. Kurt Frustol of Uncle Eddie's on Lincoln Avenue says they built the…

Multiple Memorial Day services held across Moorhead

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) -- In Moorhead, a memorial day service is held at Prairie Home Cemetery. Veterans held a ceremony with taps and fired shots in honor of those who have died. While families watched from nearby, they could see…

Fosston teen seriously injured in crash involving tractor

CLEARWATER COUNTY, Minn. (KVRR) -- A Fosston teen suffered life threatening injuries after the vehicle he was in crashed with a tractor. According to the Minnesota crash report, the crash happened just before 11 a.m. on Highway 2 in Clearwater County.…

Beltrami Co. Asks For Help Locating Woman Missing Since February

BELTRAMI CO., Minn. (KVRR) -- Beltrami County Sheriff's Office and Bemidji Police Department are requesting help to locate a missing woman. They say 32-year-old Chessna Lalgie, also known as Samara McLean, was reported missing by family. Lalgie has not communicated…