Minnesota News

Farm Rescue shifts to help farmers affected by coronavirus

FARGO (KVRR) - A North Dakota-based volunteer organization that helps farmers when they are injured or otherwise impaired says it has helped a number of Midwest farmers who were sidelined by the coronavirus. Since 2005, Farm Rescue has helped more…

Trinity Lutheran hosts drive-thru Giving Tree

MOORHEAD, Minn. -- This holiday season, Trinity Lutheran is living up to its motto of being a light to the community. Despite COVID restrictions, Pastor Nick Peterson says he wanted to make sure members could…

Nonprofit hosts annual holiday community tree lighting

HAWLEY, Minn -- It's finally beginning to look a lot like Christmas for one community in Minnesota. The Hawley Women of Today nonprofit organization is kicking off the holiday season by spreading some Christmas cheer with their fourth annual community…

Moorhead Police investigate shooting

MOORHEAD, MN– Police are investigating a shooting that likely involved several people. It isn’t believed that anyone was hurt and no arrests have been made. Police responded to an apartment building in the 2400 block of 4th Ave. N for…

Minnesota exceeds 100 single-day virus deaths for first time

ST. PAUL, Minn. - The Minnesota Department of Health reported 101 additional COVID-19 deaths on Friday, marking the first time the state has climbed over 100 deaths in a day. Health officials reported more than 5,700 new infections on Friday, and…

Homicide under investigation in Beltrami County

BEMIDJI, Minn. (KVRR) - The Beltrami County Sheriff's office is investigating the death of man who was shot in Ten Lakes Township. The shooting was reported at 9:46 p.m. Tuesday.  Investigators say the shooting appears to be a "targeted incident." …

State board certifies Joe Biden as winner in Minnesota

ST. PAUL, Minn. - Minnesota’s state canvassing board has unanimously certified the state’s election results. It's an ordinarily routine task that drew closer attention due to President Trump’s efforts to delay it in key states. The board agreed 5-0 that…

Walz, GOP, push for quick aid for hard-hit businesses

ST. PAUL, Minn. - Democratic Gov. Tim Walz and Minnesota House Republicans have unveiled separate relief proposals for small businesses that have been hit the hardest by new restrictions to curb the coronavirus. They're expressing hope that lawmakers can pass…

Minnesota armed robbery suspect captured in Devils Lake

DEVILS LAKE, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) - A man wanted by the FBI in an armed robbery earlier this month in Becker County, Minn. has been arrested in Devils Lake. Police say they received information based on cell phone data that 32-year-old…

Project focuses on missing, murdered Indigenous peoples

OKLAHOMA CITY - Minnesota and five other states will participate in pilot projects to better coordinate investigative efforts surrounding cases of missing or murdered Indigenous peoples. Federal prosecutors announced the project, along with Principal Chiefs Chuck Hoskin, Jr. of the…

One person dead in Lake Park, Minnesota crash

LAKE PARK, Minn. (KVRR/KFGO) - One person was killed in a crash involving a pickup and a semi on Highway 10 in Becker County. The State Patrol says the crash happened at about 3:30 p.m. Monday in Lake Park. The…

Fire leaves significant damage to home in rural Glyndon

NEAR GLYNDON, Minn. - The Minnesota State Fire Marshal's Office is investigating the cause of a house fire in rural Glyndon. Fire departments from Glyndon, Dilworth, and Hawley responded shortly after 10:00 Sunday night.…

Corps of Engineers approves key Line 3 permit

MINNEAPOLIS - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has approved one of the last remaining permits for Enbridge Energy’s planned Line 3 crude oil pipeline replacement across northern Minnesota. All that remains now is for the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency…

Moorhead Man Accused of Assaulting Two Women

MOORHEAD, Minn. -- A Moorhead man is accused of assaulting two women with a knife and other items in their apartment. It was reported Thursday night around 7:15 in the 1900 block of 18th Avenue South. Police determined 20-year-old Ashton…

Vikings place Thielen on Reserve/Covid-19 List

EAGAN, Minn. - Straight off the Vikings' heartbreaking 31-28 loss to the Cowboys, Minnesota announced wide receiver Adam Thielen has been placed on the Reserve/Covid-19 list. On its website, the Vikings say "The reserve/COVID-19 list category was created for a…

WATCH: MN Governor Walz update on COVID-19 prevention

ST. PAUL, MN -- Governor Tim Walz will join Minnesota IT Services (MNIT) Commissioner Tarek Tomes and Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) Infectious Disease Director Kris Ehresmann to unveil a new technology available to Minnesotans to help slow the…

Grant will fund addition to Moorhead trail system

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) - The City of Moorhead will receive a $661,000 grant for construction of a new trail connecting Woodlawn Park and Gooseberry Mound Park. The Midtown Trail will include 0.83 miles off-road and 0.45 miles of on-street trails.…

Glyndon house fire under investigation

CLAY COUNTY, MINN.  – Fire departments from Glyndon, Dilworth, and Hawley responded to a fire Sunday shortly after 10 p.m. at a home at 2007 170th Street North in rural Glyndon. Smoke and flames were coming from the house as…