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Man killed by officer in Olivia was 32-year-old father

OLIVIA, Minn. - Friends and family have identified the man who was fatally shot by a police officer over the weekend in western Minnesota. A cousin, Jessica Laro, identified him as 32-year-old Ricardo Torres Jr. He was shot in alley…

Southern Minnesota officer shoots and kills armed individual

MINNEAPOLIS – An officer in Olivia, Minnesota shot and killed a person the police department said was armed during an “altercation” in an alley early Sunday morning. According to the department, the “armed individual” confronted the officer. The person was…

U.S. Supreme Court backs Minnesota Amish in septic tank fight

MINNEAPOLIS - The U.S. Supreme Court has sided with an Amish group in Minnesota that's fighting efforts to compel them to install septic systems. The case pits families with the traditionalist Swartzentruber Amish in southeastern Minnesota against Fillmore County. Minnesota…

Lindquist to run for U.S. House in Minnesota District 7

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) - A Moorhead man perhaps best known for performing the National Anthem at major sporting events across the nation is running for Congress. Mark J. Lindquist says he plans to seek the Democratic nomination to represent Minnesota's…

Mayo Clinic sued in alleged snooping of nude patient photos

ROCHESTER, Minn. - Mayo Clinic faces lawsuits from three female patients who say a former surgery resident viewed nude photographs of them in their medical records. The lawsuits claim 28-year-old Ahmad Alsughayer had no reason to go into the patients'…

Tips to stay safe on the water

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- With warmer temperatures many people may be looking to cool down in a pool or lake. North Dakota Game and Fish department is reminding people of the safety precautions to…

Minnesota lawmakers pass bill that limits no-knock warrants

MINNEAPOLIS - The Minnesota Senate has joined the state House in approving a modest set of police accountability measures as part of a broader public safety budget bill. The Senate approved it 45-21 early Wednesday following a 75-59 vote Tuesday…

Six arrested in Beltrami County human trafficking sting

ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR) - The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension says six people were arrested during a human trafficking operation in Beltrami County. The BCA led the operation with assistance from the Tribes United Against Sex Trafficking (TRUST) Task…

Minnesota bracing for extended drought, wildfire conditions

MINNEAPOLIS - Minnesota authorities are bracing for an extended wildfire season, saying the typical summer reprieve is looking more and more unlikely. Wildfires are typically at their worst in the spring and fall, slowing down in the summer when trees…

Fargo attorney reacts to Chauvin sentence

FARGO (KVRR) - A prominent Fargo defense attorney says Derek Chauvin's 22-and-a-half-year sentence is a bit more than he expected. Mark Friese of the Vogel Law Firm says the sentence imposed on Chauvin is longer than the overwhelming majority of…

BREAKING NEWS: Chauvin gets 22-1/2 years

(MINNEAPOLIS) - Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer convicted of murder in the death of George Floyd, has been sentenced to 22-1/2 years in prison. The 45-year-old Chauvin faced up to 40 years in prison.  Several legal experts predicted…

New housing development in Barnesville offers incentives

BARNESVILLE, Minn. (KVRR) -- The city of Barnesville is welcoming people to move there by offering incentives to home buyers. "We've kicked off our 'Choose Barnesville' campaign and we're so excited," City of Barnesville Economic…

Eviction orders against water protectors rescinded

THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minn. (KVRR) - The Minn. Dept. of Transportation and the Dept. of Public Safety have rescinded an eviction order for the Red Lake Treaty Camp, south of Thief River Falls. Protesters say despite order, the Pennington County…

93 Minnesota law enforcement agencies used drones in 2020

ST. PAUL, Minn. - A new report shows a growing number of law enforcement agencies are using drones to help with search and rescue efforts, investigations and for public safety in Minnesota. The legislative report says 93 agencies statewide either…

Biden: 'We have a deal' on infrastructure plan

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden announced on Thursday that “we have a deal,” signaling a bipartisan agreement on a $953 billion infrastructure plan that would achieve his top legislative priority and validate his efforts to reach across the political…

Pet Connection: Meet Bowie

Bowie the German Shepherd is as strikingly handsome as late rock star David Bowie. He's a cuddler, a good canine citizen on walks, a great player of tug of war and an intrepid explorer of…

Expert predicts Derek Chauvin won't get maximum sentence Friday

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - Friday, former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin will be sentenced. The hearing will include the reading of victim impact statements from not only family, but everyday Minnesotans. The Minnesota Attorney General's Office has asked the public…