Minnesota News

Minnesota Zoo caring for orphaned sea otters from Alaska

APPLE VALLEY, Minn. (KVRR) - The Minnesota Zoo has welcomed two orphaned sea otter pups from Alaska. The pups, named Denali and Nuka, were rescued by the Alaska SeaLife Center. They are now receiving 'round the clock care at the…

First Winter Weather Storm is Hitting North Dakota

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- Here in North Dakota some areas are beginning to feel the effects of winter weather. A winter storm is expected to come through tonight and tomorrow night throughout North Dakota. Areas…

Vic's Bar & Grill moving to former Chumley's spot

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) - A longtime downtown Moorhead establishment has announced a new location. Vic's Bar & Grill, a fixture in the Moorhead Center Mall, is moving to the location now occupied by Chumley's on Main Avenue. In a social…

Propane Tank Leak at Solar Gas Yard near Mentor, MN

MENTOR, Minn. (KVRR) -- A propane leak late Monday night forced a home to be evacuated and Highway 2 to be closed for awhile in Mentor, Minnesota. The leak was reported before 11 p.m. at Solar Gas Yard. Polk County…

Man found dead in Thief River Falls house fire

THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minn. (KVRR) -- A Thief River Falls man is dead after a house fire Monday night. First responders were sent to 504 Knight Avenue North just before 6 p.m. The body of 37-year-old Mark Beito was found…

Rochester Doctor Accused of Poisoning Pharmacist Wife to Death

ROCHESTER, Minn. (KVRR/KFGO) -- Police in Rochester have arrested a former Mayo Clinic doctor for the poisoning death of his wife. 30-year-old Dr. Connor Bowman was arrested during a traffic stop in Rochester. Bowman is accused of killing his 32-year-old…

Moorhead man charged with multiple felony tax crimes

ST. PAUL, Minn. (KFGO) – A Moorhead man has been charged with five felonies for not filing state sales and use tax returns, and another four felony counts of failing to file individual income tax returns. The complaint, filed in…