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Dilworth Police Chief has been on medical leave since May

DILWORTH, Minn. (KVRR) — Dilworth Police say Chief Ty Sharpe has been on medical leave for the last three months, according to City Administrator Peyton Mastera. The city will not say whether or not the reason for his leave is related to an injury on the job. Since then, Investigator Hunter Rawson has assumed the role of acting Chief since…

UPDATE: Names Released After Woman Calls Becker County Authorities to Report She Hit Someone

BECKER CO., Minn. (KVRR) — Becker County authorities identify the person hit by a vehicle in Lake Park Township early Sunday morning as 29-year-old Hunter Standfield of Dilworth. They say the driver of the vehicle, 32-year-old Samantha Qualley of Lake Park, called around 4 a.m. to report that she thought she hit someone laying in the middle of County Highway…

Mobile Food Pantry To Make The Rounds Friday In West Central Minnesota

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Great Plains Food Bank Mobile Food Pantry is making the rounds again this week. The trucks with fresh vegetables, boxed goods and bakery items will be stopping in Ulen, Hawley, Barnesville, Glyndon, Dilworth and Moorhead on Friday, February 17. There is no re-registration required and those in need will receive food at no cost. Here are…

Paul Marquart confirmed by Senate as Minnesota Revenue Commissioner

ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR) – Former DFL State Representative Paul Marquart of Dilworth is unanimously confirmed by the Senate to become Minnesota’s Revenue Commissioner. He was appointed by Governor Tim Walz December 21st and began serving January 2nd. “In just my short time as commissioner, I’ve seen firsthand the dedication and integrity of the employees in this agency, and I…

Rep. Marquart of Dilworth Appointed Commissioner of Revenue for Minnesota

ST. PAUL (KVRR) — A local outgoing member of the Minnesota House of Representatives is appointed Commissioner of Revenue. Gov. Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan announcing they have picked Paul Marquart for the job. He is one of six new members announced to the Walz-Flanagan Cabinet. Marquart served 18 years on the House Taxes Committee, including four years…

Scott Payne named new Dilworth Fire Chief

DILWORTH, Minn. (KFGO) – The Dilworth City Council approved the hiring of Scott Payne as the city’s new fire chief as longtime fire chief Mark Empting steps down. Payne takes over the position on Thursday. Empting, who is Clay County Sheriff, was honored for his work as fire chief at Monday night’s city council meeting. Mayor Chad Olson said Empting…