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Clay County Investigating Deadly Crash Near Fergus Falls Involving Woman In A Pursuit

April 29, 2025

KVRR Staff,

OTTER TAIL CO.,Minn. (KVRR/KFGO) — Clay County Sheriff Mark Empting says a woman involved in a pursuit died when she crashed into the back of a semi near Fergus Falls. He says the chase with the St. Francis, Minnesota woman began in Grant County in western Minnesota on Monday. The crash happened on I-94 southeast of Fergus Falls last night…

Bail Set For Man Arrested By SWAT After Making Threats in Rural Fergus Falls

March 24, 2025

TJ Nelson,

FERGUS FALLS, Minn. (KVRR) — Bail is set at $500 cash with conditions for a rural Fergus Falls man who is accused of threatening to shoot a person in the face. 33-year-old Donavan Bolden is charged with threats of violence and domestic assault in the Friday night incident that involved the SWAT team. Court records indicate Bolden punched the television…

Tough Economy To Blame For Closure of Family Store in Fergus Falls After 60 Years

March 19, 2025

TJ Nelson,

FERGUS FALLS, Minn. (KVRR) — The Salvation Army Family Store in Fergus Falls is closing after over 60 years in business. In a social media post, they point to a tough economy and increased competition as reasons for their financial struggles. They say it is unsustainable to keep the thrift store open. Family Store will be closing for good on…

Senators Want Answers About Possible Closure of U.S. Courthouse in Fergus Falls, Fargo Building Also Makes List

The Federal Building and Post Office in Fargo are also on the U.S. General Services Administration list.

March 4, 2025

TJ Nelson, KVRR Staff,

FERGUS FALLS, Minn. (KVRR/KFGO) — Public safety concerns are being raised over the reported closure and sale of the Edward J. Devitt U.S. Courthouse and Federal Building in Fergus Falls. Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith say the closure could undermine public safety and access to justice in Western Minnesota. They have sent a letter to the General Services Administration…

Otter Tail County Women Charged With Wrongfully Receiving Assistance

January 14, 2025

KVRR Staff,

OTTER TAIL CO., Minn. (KVRR/KFGO) — Two women in Otter Tail County are accused of fraud and charged with wrongfully receiving assistance. Court documents show 26-year-old Kara Gondringer of Fergus Falls failed to update her income for medical assistance since moving to the county in February. A fraud investigator determined she received over $3,000 more than allowed. 30-year-old Bailey Freel…

11 Dogs Set for Fresh Start After Otter Tail County Rescue

The animals were removed from the backyard of a property that had been known to house dogs in unsanitary conditions.

November 29, 2024

Gabriel Ostler,

FERGUS FALLS, MN – The 7 cocker spaniels, senior Pomeranian, and 3 poodles that were scooped up by the Humane Society of Otter Tail County on November 11th hardly even resembled dogs at the time. “You know, you do look at them and go, ‘Wow, there’s a dog under all that matting,’” said Jaclyn Keenan, the shelter manager. The dogs…

Group Home Caregiver charged with assault of vulnerable adult in Fergus Falls

November 21, 2024

KVRR Staff,

FERGUS FALLS, Minn. (KFGO/Fergus Falls Journal) – An Alexandria woman made her first appearance in Otter Tail County District Court on Nov. 20, after beating a group home client under her care. Ashley Simons, 23, has been charged with the fourth degree assault of a vulnerable adult at a group home in Fergus Falls. Court documents say that on Nov….

Human Smuggler Testifies in Fergus Falls About Illegal Operation

November 20, 2024

kvrr-apiuser,

This combination image shows left to right; undated photo released by the Sherburne County Sheriff’s Office shows Harshkumar Patel in Elk River, Minn., and undated photo released by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement shows Steve Shand. (AP Photo)FERGUS FALLS, Minn. (AP) — A man convicted of human smuggling testified Tuesday that he shuttled more than 500 Indian migrants across…

Jury Selection Begins in Fergus Falls For Border Human Smuggling Case

November 18, 2024

Juliana Pelaez,

FERGUS FALLS, Minn. (KVRR) — It was a packed house at the courthouse full of people waiting for the jury selection. The case, for two men accused of being part of a criminal network that stretched around the world. Federal prosecutors say Harshkumar Ramanlal Patel and Steve Shand were part of an operation that scouted clients in India arranging visas,…

Informational Meetings Planned Before Merger Vote Between West Central Ag Services and CHS

November 18, 2024

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, ND. (KVRR) — Informational meetings will be held this week as West Central Ag Services moves forward on a merger with CHS. West Central is a northwestern Minnesota cooperative while CHS is a diversified global agribusiness co-op owned by farmers and member cooperatives across the country. A vote on a revised proposal from CHS worth $225 million will take…