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Illegal aliens arrested in targeted operation near Black Duck, MN

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- Border Patrol agents have arrested three illegal aliens in what they call a targeted operation near Black Duck, Minnesota in Beltrami County. The agents are assigned to International Falls, Minnesota. On Wednesday, September 17  the agents…

Geocaching game mistaken for a bomb in Stephen, MN

STEPHEN, Minn. (KVRR) -- What looked like a suspicious package underneath a church picnic table in Stephen, Minnesota turned out to be part of the geocaching game. Marshall County Sheriff's Office called in the bomb squad from Grand Forks this…

Former Sen. Nicole Mitchell sentenced to work release

DETROIT LAKES, Minn. (FOX 9) - Former Minnesota Sen. Nicole Mitchell was sentenced to six months of work release on Tuesday for her burglary conviction after she broke into her stepmother's home in Detroit Lakes. A jury found Mitchell guilty…

Perham, MN man accused of prostitution solicitation

OTTER TAIL CO., Minn. (KVRR)-- A 55-year-old Perham, Minnesota man is facing prostitution solicitation charges after deputies say he asked for sexual favors from a massage therapist. Otter Tail County Sheriff's Office says Larry McClendon Jr. contacted a New York…

Big Acts Announced For WE Fest "Get Your Kicks In '26"

DETROIT LAKES, Minn. (KVRR) -- WE Fest in Detroit Lakes has landed some big country music stars to "Get Your Kicks In '26"! Thomas Rhett, Lainey Wilson and Brooks & Dunn will be the headliners August 5-8 next summer.…

Swing Barrel Brewing Celebrates Oktoberfest

MOORHEAD, MN (KVRR) - The changing seasons can bring out a variety of seasonal products - including beer! Swing Barrel Brewing Company in Moorhead held an Oktoberfest party on Saturday, unveiling two new Fall brews for the occasion. There were…

Farm in the Dell Hosts First Fall Festival Day

MOORHEAD, MN - A fall-themed event out in Moorhead helped raise money and awareness for a local nonprofit. Farm in the Dell of the Red River Valley held their first Fall Festival day. There was a farmer's market, barrel rides,…

Minnesota man charged with 16 counts of animal crushing

CARVER, Minn (KVRR/FOX9) -- A Carver, Minnesota man, just southwest of Minneapolis, is facing federal charges for allegedly creating graphic videos of animal torture and death for pay-per-view YouTube channels. 32-year-old Bryan Edison has been federally indicted on 16 counts…

Pet Connection: Meet Buttercup

FARGO -- His name is Buttercup, and yes, he's a boy, and he's not named after the flower. Instead, Buttercup, a four- or -five-month-old kitten, was first discovered all alone, only five weeks old, hiding…

7-Year Old Hurt in Bike/Truck Crash

MOORHEAD -- A seven-year old child is hurt and a driver is cited after a bike/truck crash Wednesday on the city's south side. Moorhead police say it happened at around 4:54 PM in the 4100 block of 14th Street South.…

Student arrested after bringing firearm to Moorhead school

Moorhead, Minn. (KVRR) -- School officials are investigating and a Moorhead Public School student is in police custody this morning after someone discovered a firearm as the student was leaving the alternative learning center Wednesday, according to a letter sent…

Quilting for Ukrainian Refugees

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) - In a massive room at the Olivet Lutheran Church on South University Drive, dedicated quilters churn out about 250 creations a…

Local Law Enforcement Discusses AI Usage in Policing

MOORHEAD, MN (KVRR) - Local law enforcement leaders are sharing how they're adapting to the use of artificial intelligence in policing. Assistant Police Chief Bill Ahlfeldt and crime analyst Cameron Jenson of Moorhead Police Department and Sgt. Joe Crawford of…