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Protests Continue in Moorhead

The action was originally planned to express disapproval over the Trump administration's actions in Venezuela, but took on a different tone after the killing of Renee Good in Minneapolis.

January 10, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

MOORHEAD, MN (KVRR) – One day after a similar protest took over 24th Avenue South in Moorhead, thousands crowded the Veterans Memorial Bridge linking North Dakota and Minnesota to express their displeasure over the actions of ICE agents in Minneapolis. This protest, hosted by Red River United Indivisible, began around 1:00 P.M. and featured signs mourning the passing of 37-year-old…

Former Law Enforcement Officials React To Federal Government's Move To Shut Minnesota Bca Out Of Shooting Investigation

Former law enforcement officials say traditional protocols are not being followed in ICE shooting probe

Both retired officials say they depended on cooperation with federal agencies to investigate sensitive cases and disregarding the resources of the Minnesota BCA is unprecedented

January 8, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Former Fargo Police Department Detective Lieutenant Joel Vettel is no stranger to typical procedure when it comes to how law enforcement handles an officer-involved shooting. “We’ve had protocols in place that are very specific on how we handle these types of situations. They’re proven to work. Deviating from those for any reason – there has to…

BCA identifies man, deputy in fatal use-of-force incident in Clearwater County

November 18, 2025

Alison Voorhees,

Courtesy, Darin Steindl, Farmers IndependentST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR) — The Minnesota BCA identifies the man who died during a use-of-force incident in Clearwater County as Dennis Hoie, 75, of Bagley. On November 13, Clearwater County Deputy Noah Hallman recognized Hoie at a local gas station for having a felony warrant for his arrest. He fled authorities and a pursuit started….

Bemidji teen mom and child missing

October 20, 2025

Alison Voorhees,

UPDATE: The Bemidji Police Department has canceled the missing person alert for Laura and Kylo Wright. They have been found safe. BEMIDJI, Minn. (KVRR) — The Bemidji Police Department is asking for help finding a teen mom and her young child. Police and the Minnesota BCA have put out alerts on 17-year-old Laura Wright and her infant child Kylo…

Twin Cities man charged with threatening to kill federal judges, their children, pets

September 9, 2025

KVRR Staff,

MINNEAPOLIS (KVRR-KFGO) – A Twin Cities man who was convicted in 2019 of threatening to kill a federal judge is charged with threatening to kill the same judge again. Wayzata Police officers arrested 72-year-old Bob Ivers last week after an investigation by that department, the FBI, the Minnesota BCA, and the U.S. Marshal’s Service. The Justice Department says the investigation…

BCA identifies victims and officers involved in deadly shooting in Moorhead on August 11

August 17, 2025

TJ Nelson,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Minnesota BCA has identified those involved in an officer-involved shooting in Moorhead on Monday night. 42-year-old Nathan Heiberg and 41-year-old Lucas Heiberg were killed. The officers who fired their weapons and are on critical incident leave are: Michael Anderson, Kyle Seehusen and Tyler Seehusen. All are with Fargo Police and are members of Red River Valley…

Officer-Involved Shooting in Walker, Minnesota Leaves Man Hospitalized

The suspect was shot in the arm, then transported to a Bemidji hospital for non-life-threatening injuries.

August 9, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

WALKER, MN (KVRR) – Law enforcement says that a police officer in Walker, Minnesota was forced to shoot a suspect in the arm after her charged at the officer while wielding a knife. Police in Walker received several calls around 6:30 P.M. on August 8 describing a man wearing only boxer shorts and behaving strangely. The calls alleged that he…

Bemidji man charged with seven felony counts for officer-involved shooting at Frazee rest area

July 15, 2025

Alison Voorhees,

Todd BurrisOTTER TAIL COUNTY, Minn. (KVRR) — A Bemidji man involved in an officer-involved shooting at a Frazee rest area last week is charged with seven felony counts. Todd Burris, 36, was released from the hospital before being booked into the Otter Tail County Jail. Burris is charged with two counts of first-degree attempted murder of a peace officer, two…

BCA identifies officers involved in shooting at Frazee Rest Area

July 14, 2025

TJ Nelson,

BECKER CO., Minn. (KVRR) — The officers involved in the shooting of a chase suspect last week at the Frazee Rest Area have been identified by Minnesota BCA. They say Becker County Sheriff’s Lt. Luke Sweere and Detroit Lakes Police Officer Philip Vaughn both fired their weapons at 36-year-old Todd Burris of Bemidji. Sweere has 26 years of law enforcement…

Minnesota BCA investigating officer-involved shooting at Frazee Truck Stop

July 10, 2025

KVRR Staff,

FRAZEE, Minn. (KVRR/KFGO) – An officer-involved shooting at the Frazee Truck Stop in Otter Tail County is under investigation. The shooting happened after a domestic call in Becker County north of Detroit Lakes Wednesday. The Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office says around 5:30 p.m., Becker County deputies responded to a home where the caller said a man entered, physically assaulted…