Minnesota News

Midwest economy index falls, but confidence rises

OMAHA, Neb. - A new monthly survey of business leaders in nine Midwest and Plains states shows the region's economy remains healthy, and overall confidence in the economy over the next six months has improved. But about half of supply…

Detroit Lakes woman arrested during burglary near Mapleton

MAPLETON, N.D. (KVRR) - A Detroit Lakes, Minnesota woman is jailed in Fargo in connection with a burglary at a rural building near Mapleton. The Cass County Sheriff's Office says shortly before 5 p.m. Wednesday, a deputy was patrolling west…

Gunshots reported in Moorhead

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) - Moorhead police are investigating gunshots fired Wednesday night in the 1200 block of 27th Ave. S. Officers located evidence, which confirmed that gunshots had been fired.  There were no injuries. No arrest has been made and…

6th juror seated for Potter trial in Daunte Wright's death

MINNEAPOLIS - Prosecutors and attorneys for the suburban Minneapolis police officer charged in Daunte Wright’s shooting death have seated two more jurors for her trial, including a woman who said she owns a handgun and a stun gun. Kim Potter…

Man who was missing for days found dead inside air duct

DENT, Minn. (KVRR) - A 40-year-old rural Dent, Minnesota man was found dead in the air duct of his house. The Otter Tail County Sheriff's Office received a call from a family member Monday morning after they went to check on…

Update: Potter to testify at trial in Daunte Wright death

MINNEAPOLIS - An attorney for the suburban Minneapolis police officer who shot and killed Daunte Wright says the former officer will testify at her trial. Attorney Paul Engh said Tuesday that Kim Potter will speak directly to jurors about the…

CDC expands COVID-19 booster recommendations

WASHINGTON (KVRR) -  The CDC is strengthening its recommendation on booster doses for people 18 and older. On Monday, the agency said everyone ages 18 and older should get a booster shot.  The boosters should be given 6 months after…

RDO's Caters Taters raises $88,000

FARGO (KVRR) - The annual RDO Caters Taters fundraiser collected $88,000 this year. Proceeds from the event will be given to Bio Girls.  The Fargo-based charity focuses on building the self-esteem of girls from 6-12 with community service, mentoring and physical…

Carjacking suspect fatally shot by police in Mounds View

MOUNDS VIEW, Minn. - Police in a Minneapolis suburb say an armed carjacking suspect was fatally shot by officers who encountered him in a liquor store. Authorities say police responded to a call of shots fired in Mounds View Sunday…

President Joe Biden To Visit Minnesota on Tuesday

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The White House announces that President Joe Biden will visit Rosemount, Minnesota on Tuesday. Biden will be in the state discussing the new Infrastructure Bill. The location of the visit hasn't been released yet.

U.S. bans travel from South Africa due to COVID-19 variant

WASHINGTON  - Beginning Monday, the United States will ban travel from South Africa and 7 other African nations by non-US citizens following the discovery of a COVID-19 variant. Officials have named the variant “omicron." A World Health Organization panel has…