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Jail in Fergus Falls cited for depriving inmate of food and water

March 20, 2024

KVRR Staff,

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Department of Corrections has penalized a county jail for depriving an inmate of food and water for more than two days as punishment after he smeared feces in his cell and refused to clean it up. The department ordered the Otter Tail County Jail in Fergus Falls to transfer all current inmates to…

Fergus Falls Man Found Guilty in Shooting Death of St. Paul Woman

February 18, 2024

KVRR Staff,

ST. PAUL (KVRR/KFGO) — A jury has found a Fergus Falls man guilty in the shooting death of a woman in St. Paul. The verdict was read Friday after nearly 8 hours of deliberations over two days. 44-year-old Matthew Ecker was convicted of second-degree murder in the death of 32-year-old Alexandra Pennig at her apartment in December 2022. He originally…

Murder trial of Fergus Falls man underway in Ramsey County

Matthew Ecker, 44, of Fergus Falls, was charged with second-degree murder in connection with the death of 32-year-old Alexandra Pennig of St. Paul

February 8, 2024

Site Staff,

ST. PAUL, MINN. (KVRR/KFGO) – The murder trial of a Fergus Falls man began Wednesday, February 7. Matthew Ecker, 44, of Fergus Falls, was charged with second-degree murder in connection with the death of 32-year-old Alexandra Pennig of St. Paul. He originally reported she shot herself in the head. Jury selection is underway. Second-degree murder with intent is a felony…

Federal Jury Finds White Earth Man Guilty of Production of Child Porn

February 4, 2024

TJ Nelson,

FERGUS FALLS, Minn. (KVRR) — A White Earth, Minnesota man is found guilty by a federal jury of production of child porn. 34-year-old Ryan Thompson, also known as Ryan Townsend, used a minor in December 2020 to produce pornographic images. The 13-year-old victim used her school-issued laptop to message the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline and told them Thompson had been…

Names Released In Double-Fatal Single-Vehicle Crash Near Barnesville

January 29, 2024

TJ Nelson,

CLAY CO., Minn. (KVRR) — Minnesota State Patrol has released the names of two people killed in a single-vehicle crash early Sunday near Barnesville. 28-year-old Isaac Schultz of Fergus Falls was behind the wheel when the vehicle left Highway 9 and crashed. Schultz was killed along with his passenger, 28-year-old James Mork of Barnesville. Mork was wearing a seatbelt while…

Two People Killed in Single Vehicle Crash Near Barnesville

January 28, 2024

TJ Nelson,

CLAY CO., Minn. (KVRR) — Minnesota State Patrol is investigating a single-vehicle crash that left two people dead. It was reported around 5:30 this morning on Highway 9 near Barnesville in Clay County. The patrol says the car left the highway and crashed near milepost 146. One person was thrown from the vehicle. Information on the 28-year-old male driver from…

Grain Dryer at Elevator Burns Near Downtown Fergus Falls

Fire departments from 6 communities battled a fire at the Farmers Elevator, just southeast of downtown Fergus Falls Sunday night

November 13, 2023

Site Staff,

FERGUS FALLS, Minn. (KVRR-KFGO) – Fire departments from 6 communities battled a fire at the Farmers Elevator, just southeast of downtown Fergus Falls Sunday night. A large grain dryer was engulfed in flames and threatened a wooden elevator. The fire, at 406 East Junius Avenue, was reported around 6:30 p.m. The fire could be seen by responding firefighters and police…

Woman jailed on drug charges after search of her home

September 8, 2023

Site Staff,

FERGUS FALLS, Minn. (KVRR/KFGO) — A Fergus Falls woman is arrested on various drug charges after police began investigating suspicious activity at her home in April. 33-year-old Dilfa Munguia was arrested Tuesday and is being held in the Otter Tail County Jail. The complaint says an investigator noticed cars coming and going from her home. Over two days, about 25…

Motorcyclist Killed in Crash With FedEx Van Near Fergus Falls Identified

July 24, 2023

TJ Nelson,

OTTER TAIL CO., Minn. (KVRR) — A motorcyclist killed in a crash with a FedEx van north of Fergus Falls is identified as 39-year-old Michael Korby of Fergus Falls. Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office says the crash happened Saturday afternoon on Highway 22. The driver of the delivery van, 26-year-old Jacob Walls of West Fargo, turned onto Jewett Lake Road…

LIVE: Local Flavor Thriving In Fergus Falls

Owner Evan Burkdoll took over neighboring restaurants Toast and Union Ave. bar and eatery in downtown Fergus Falls at the start of the year

July 12, 2023

Site Staff,

FERGUS FALLS, Minn. (KVRR) – Local flavor is thriving in Fergus Falls. Owner Evan Burkdoll took over neighboring restaurants Toast and Union Ave. bar and eatery in downtown Fergus Falls at the start of the year. Toast is a Scandinavian-style breakfast and lunch spot. They spent months completely renovating Union Ave. and opened back up 8 weeks ago. They…