Full Interview: Former Rodriguez Juror Speaks Out
One of the 12-person jury who convicted and sentenced sex offender Alfonso Rodriguez Jr. to death back in 2006 is speaking out. Luke Lillehaugen served on the jury through the entirety of the…
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The latest: Federal judge tosses Alfonso Rodriguez death sentence
FARGO (KVRR) - A federal judge has thrown out the death sentence for a man convicted in the 2003 slaying of a North Dakota college student, saying new evidence shows that the medical examiner was “guessing” on the stand…
Rodriguez juror shocked, confused with order that throws out death penalty
FARGO (KVRR) - A jury member who handed down Alfonso Rodriguez's death penalty sentence says he disagrees with the judge who overturned the death penalty. Luke Lillehaugen was one of 12 jurors who unanimously…
Judge rejects Minneapolis ballot language on policing
MINNEAPOLIS - A judge has struck down ballot language that aimed to replace the Minneapolis Police Department with a new agency, saying the wording was misleading and unworkable. Judge Jamie Anderson issued the order Tuesday just ahead of a deadline…
Man found dead following 911 call in Beltrami County
TURTLE RIVER TOWNSHIP, Minn. (KVRR) - Police are investigating a suspected homicide in Beltrami County. The sheriff's office responded around 3:30 Sunday afternoon after a man said he was shot at a home in Turtle River Township. When deputies arrived,…
Driver found dead in crash near Erhard, Minnesota
ERHARD, Minn. -- A man is dead after crashing his vehicle into a tree in Otter Tail County over the weekend. The sheriff's office responded to the crash east of Erhard, Minnesota after 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon. A pickup was…
LIVE: New Series Premieres This Week Examining Rural/Urban Divide In MN
A new documentary series premiering this weekend examines the divide between rural and urban living. Cory Hepola is a host at WCCO Radio in the Twin Cities. He's also a Perham, Minnesota native…
Will the end of federal unemployment benefits help local businesses find workers?
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Federal pandemic-related unemployment benefits are ending Monday. This comes as business owners across the Red River Valley continue to struggle with finding new workers. "I know every restaurant out there is…
Minnesota State Fair On Track For Worst Attendance Since 1960s
FALCON HEIGHTS, Minn. -- Minnesota State Fair drew its largest crowd of the 2021 festival on Saturday with nearly 154,000 people passing through the gates. But that number is still well below average. Since 1991, the second Saturday of the…
Alert Issued Out of Stearns County For Children Who May Be In Danger
STEARNS CO., Minn. -- Stearns County Sheriff's Office issued an alert on Saturday searching for a family including four children who may be in danger. They say 2-year-old Delilah, 3-year-old Briella, and 8-year-olds Landon and Carter, are traveling with their…
Dalton Man Jailed After Shooting At Officers During Standoff on Friday
OTTER TAIL CO., Minn. -- A 38-year-old Dalton, Minnesota man is being held in the Otter Tail County Jail after firing at officers during an hour and 15 minute long standoff southwest of the town. Deputies say Derrick Sundeen rolled…
Yellow jackets wasp population on the rise
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- If you're planning on spending time outdoors over Labor Day weekend make sure to bring some insect repellent as an increased number of wasps in the area could ruin your holiday…
Otter Tail County man dies from bee stings
ERHARD, Minn. (KVRR/KFGO) - A rural Erhard, Minn. man died after he was attacked by a swarm of bees. The Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office says the man died Monday. The 68-year-old man was stung by bees or hornets five or…
Otter Tail Power to sell stake in North Dakota coal plant
FERGUS FALLS, Minn. - A Fergus Falls-based company plans to end its investment in a coal-fired plant it operates in North Dakota as part of its push to add more sources of renewable energy. Otter Tail Power Co. plans to…
Moorhead Police investigate shooting
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) --Moorhead police are investigating a shooting that occurred yesterday evening in a Moorhead neighborhood. At 10:30 on Wednesday evening officials from the Moorhead Police department responded to the Romkey Park neighborhood on the 1100 block of 19th…
People traveling over Labor Day could face obstacles
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) --With Labor Day weekend just around the corner, you may have to think twice before heading out the door. AAA spokesperson says although Labor day is the least busiest of the summer holidays the number of people…
Pet Connection: Meet Bandit
If you're looking for a boy who can steal your heart, boy do we have the deal for you this morning. Meet Bandit, the Catahoula leopard dog. Homeward Animal Shelter's Heather Klefstad introduces us…
Overnight Shooting Near Romkey Park In Moorhead
MOORHEAD, Minn. - Moorhead Police are investigating a shooting overnight near Romkey Park. Officers responded to the 1100 block of 19th Street South around 10:30 Wednesday night for reports of shots fired. Officers identified the parking lot where the shooting…
Moorhead City Council members take on Hope, Inc. athletes in adaptive softball
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) - Moorhead City Council members are taking a break from City Hall to spend some time on the softball field instead. They joined Hope, Inc. athletes for a game of adaptive softball…
Fargo Amazon warehouse on schedule, career day set for Sept. 15
FARGO (KVRR) - As Amazon prepares to open its Fargo Fulfillment Center in the coming weeks, the company is looking for workers here and across the country. The company will host its third annual Amazon Career Day on September 15.…
Attorney questions competency of Moorhead man accused of intentionally causing fatal crash
WATERTOWN, S.D. (KVRR/KWAT) - A Moorhead, Minn. man charged with killing a Watertown, S.D. woman in a traffic crash nearly two years ago made a court appearance Wednesday. Eighteen year-old Gage Stevenson is charged with First Degree Murder in the death…
Bishop orders mask mandate in Crookston Diocese Schools
CROOKSTON, Minn. (KVRR/KNOX) - Effective immediately, a mask mandate is effective in Catholic schools in the Diocese of Crookston. Bishop Richard Pates, apostolic administrator of the diocese, says masks will be mandated for K-8 students, teachers, staff and visitors. "Our…
'We just want a choice.' Parents opposed to mask mandates in schools gather in Fargo
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) - Parents and grandparents opposed to mask mandates in schools came together Tuesday evening in Fargo. They gathered at a private event titled "Show Faces For Freedom" and say they should…
Delta Variant has hospitals reaching capacity as COVID-19 cases soar
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- Health officials are yet again warning of the severity of COVID-19 as cases across Cass and Clay counties continue to rise. "Given the urgency of our current situation we felt…
One Juvenile Dead, 4 Hurt After Rollover Crash Near Naytahwaush
MAHNOMEN CO., Minn. -- A rollover crash near Naytahwaush, Minnesota leaves one juvenile dead and four others with serious injuries. It happened around 8:30 Monday night on County Road 4. Authorities say the driver was turning when the vehicle left…
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